Performance & Instruction

For over 30 years Ken has specialized in teaching rock, double bass, jazz, latin, and odd meters on the drum set. A strong foundation of the basics and theory are a focus in his instruction. He annually presents drum clinics, recitals, and hosts his own drum camps.

Ken is the author of six books including Drum Set Unlimited, Melodic Solo Encounters for Drum Set, The Creative Rock Drummer Vol. I & II, Bass Busters (Double Bass Method), and Sticking method for Today’s Drummer.

His articles have appeared in Modern Drummer Magazine, For Drum Instructors Only and Creative Drummer Magazine.

He has studied with noted composer and author William Schinstine and Armand Santerelli. He also studied at Drummer’s Collective in New York and participated in percussion and jazz clinics at the University of Miami from 1970 to 1975. He performs and records regularly with a variety of Rock, Jazz, Irish bands in the Philadelphia area.