“I first met Pat at high school drum camp in 10th grade. I had played in middle school and my freshman year but wouldn’t call myself a percussionist at that time. I was just coasting along with everyone else and discovered I really didn’t know how to read music! I started taking regular lessons with Pat and he helped me with drum corps leadership and people skills as well as becoming a well rounded percussionist. I went on to be corps leader, play in All-State band, and took 1st place at state in both rudimental snare drum and timpani solos my senior year. I highly recommend Pat to students of all ages.