Teaching Artist (Drums)
Thomas started playing drums at age 13 in junior high band and continued his education after high school at Phoenix College studying with Cleve Huff and ASU, where he studied jazz performance with Dr. Mark Sunkett and Dom Moio. An active performer for over 35 years and teacher for over 25 years, Thomas has traveled to over 20 countries and performed and recorded as a Drummer, percussionist , and guitarist for dozens of bands whose styles span from heavy metal to polka to churches, as well as performing over 20 musicals. Thomas is currently performing with his wife Sheri in The Frequency Principle where he plays guitar, drums, percussion and co-writes music.
This upcoming school year, I’m looking forward to learning from and sharing music with my students. I grew up listening to rock and metal bands like Styx, Iron Maiden, Big Country, and Metallica. Some of my favorite songwriters are Sarah Mclachlan and Dave Mathews- and every drummer from listed bands as well.
The last concert I saw was the Toadies and Rev. Horton Heat.
