DAN'S MENTORS

Dan has a growing list of mentors who shared their passion and knowledge with him. In honor of the great teachers who continue to help, motivate, and support Dan, take a look and see where all this knowledge comes from. Here are their names and links to their websites. Enjoy!!

Buddy Deppenschmidt, Jazz Legend , played for many Jazz Greats including Charlie Byrd. He teaches out of Bucks County Pa. Buddy started the boss nova craze of the 1960's with his Latin jazz rhythms.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Deppenschmidt  

Tommy Igoe, Author, drummer, and teacher, this guy does and plays it all. One of the top performers and teachers in the world!

http://www.tommyigoe.com/newsite/

Dom Famularo, Known as Drumming's Global Ambassador and voted #2 best private drum instructor in the world  of 2016, Dom  is  the nicest guy I've ever met. He is truly a special man.

 http://domfamularo.com/ 

Scott Williams, Author, Teacher, Player, wonderful guy with a great facility. 

http://drumworksprod.com/

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 Kevin Soffera, drummer, producer, sound engineer, played for Breaking Benjamin and Seether. Wonderful guy, great teacher.

http://www.kevinsoffera.com/

John SanFilippo, my very first teacher, great guy with a crazy awesome sense of humor. He is the Owner of the California Drum Shop in Bethlehem PA.

https://www.californiadrumshop.com/

Dan with mentors Dom Famularo(left) and Buddy Deppenschmidt(right)