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About Me

Thank you for visiting my myspace page, home of the Joyful Noise Drummer! I began playing drums nearly 30 years ago, and learned through a series of private lessons beginning with my teacher Dan Keene, and progressing through the public school system from elementary school, junior high, and finally finding myself as Drum Captain at my high school in Hammond, LA.
After school, I have continued to play in numerous groups as well as during my military career. Now however I find myself in a position to spread my love of drumming to aspiring drummers on the beginner to intermediate level.
I am an endorsed educator for Vic Firth Drumsticks and a member of their Education Team as well as a member of the Professional Drum Teachers Guild. Visit Vic Firth at www.vicfirth.com and The Guild at www.professionaldrumteachersguild.com
If you live nearby and are interested in drum lessons, please don't hesitate to contact me! I'm also available for school or youth speaking engagements for a number of subjects using drums as an outreach! Plus, I'm always available for performance or session work. Need a nice supporting drum part for that gospel song you like? Get in touch!
In the mean time, you can come and take part in my friend, Dan Britt's Official Online Drum Forum where I am the moderator! You can find the forum at: www.thedrumcity.com and you may also feel free to visit the other cool drummers and bands on my friends list!
Wish to experience a Joyful Noise?
Catch Chris performing at these locations!

--Date to be Determined,Live Oak Baptist Church Childrens Group
--May 8th. Performing with the Livingston Parish Children's Choir for their Spring Concert. 7pm at Live Oak United Methodist Church in Watson, La.
--May 16th. Drummers for Jesus 1st Anniversary Celebration. 2pm at Covenant Community Church in Greenwell Springs, La.
--Coming Soon! An interview with Chris at www.christiandrummers.net !
--Nearly every Sunday evening, unless otherwise noted, Chris will perform at Covenant Community Church's Sunday evening service.
Stay tuned for other upcoming performances!!
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

First and foremost, I'm looking forward to meeting my Savior someday. There are numerous drummers however that I would love to meet in person: Neil Peart of course, Gregg Bissonette, Ian Paice, Tito Puente (R.I.P.), Micky Hart, Nick Mason, Buddy Rich (R.I.P.), Nico McBrain, Aaron Spears, Zoro, Steve Smith, Steve Gadd and Chad Smith just to name a few!

My Blog

Vic Firth Education Team

Recently, I was added to the roster of the Vic Firth Education Team!! I wanted to take a moment and let it all sink in because this is a very proud moment for me!  Hmmmmm... okay it has sunk in n...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:10:00 GMT

Professional Drum Teachers Guild

I wanted to announce that I have been accepted into the Professional Drum Teachers Guild.  My thanks to Marty Fullard for this wonderful opportunity! You can visit the website at:  www.profe...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:31:00 GMT

College

After many years, hard work, numerous tests, LOTS of transferred credits, and an all out will to get it done... I have finally finished my Bachelor's Degree... Cum Laude at that! To say the least, I'm...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:04:00 GMT

HHS Drumline

Lately, I have had the chance to visit my old band director Joanne Weatherly at Hammond High School and also work with the drumline there.  I have to say it has been a huge thrill!  Just ret...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:59:00 GMT

Dan Britts Online Drum Forum

Dan Britt has a new online drummer's forum that I am very excited about!  Not only is it a chance to network with other drummers, even famous or well known drummers; but I have been chosen as a m...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:25:00 GMT