I am a professional drummer in the Los Angeles, California area devoting my musical time between performance and teaching.  I have several years of experience performing in a wide variety of styles including but not limited to rock, funk, fusion, pop, jazz, big band swing, Klezmer, Armenian, Greek, Middle Eastern, folk, punk, metal, contemporary Christian music and post fusion smooth jazz.  I am a very quick study and have been known to transcribe the drum parts on the flight over...and then play the gig!

As a drum instructor, I specialize in the development of a solid foundation in technique.  In these classes you can learn: great hand and feet technique, music reading skills, a huge variety of musical styles, the ability to transcribe drum parts, and improvement of your timing and speed.  Contact me if you're interested in a series of drum lessons or a one-time consultation lesson at: andy@andythedrummer.com

Faculty Concert Band at the U.S. Armed Forces School of Music

Percussion - Kevin Laird, Tony Cucci, Mark Adams, Andy Vermiglio, Kim Holl, Trumpet - Andy Omdahl, Tom Graper, Trombone - Bob Goodwin, Art Nebel, Bass - Sam Cameron