Kyle Schweikhard and Drum sync's Profile

Kyle Schweikhard is a Independent Drummer/Percussionist/Educator/Clinician. He is sought after by artists and bands a like while being the leading drum educator in the Central Coast of California.
Kyle started as a self-taught drummer, learning through middle school and high school jazz and concert bands. Even at a young age Kyle received numerous awards for his music accomplishments : Marine Corps "Semper Fidelis" for Music Excellence Award, Bank Of America Achievement Award in the Field of Fine Arts, and Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. Kyle then received his Associates Degree with an emphasis in music at Cuesta Community College. Following college he refined his technical skills by studying at Musicians Institute where he earned his Journeyman and Professional Certificate in Percussion. He has studied under LA's finest musicians and comes highly recommended by Fred Dinkins(The Emotions), Jeff Bowders(Rebecca St.James, Paul Gilbert), David Leach(Ben Harper, DMB), Ed Roscetti, Sammy J. Watson, Chuck Silverman, Gary Hess, and Rob Carson. Kyle has shared the stage with artist such as Joe Parcaro, Big Head Todd & The monsters, Jin Blossoms, Dan Dyer and others on various stages like Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina. He has played with WBR( World Beat Rhythms), The Johnny Starlings, Bluz Dogz, Lakes Band, Christa Schweikhard, Zzah, Sleepy Guitar Johnson and has played and toured with numerous other groups including Kevin Hahn Band, Justin Fox Band, Liv, and FLY40.
Kyle expanded his professional drum career by creating his drum company, Drum Sync, www.drumsync.com. Drum Sync was designed for the drummer, and for educational, entertainment, ministry purposes. Kyle is the founder and teacher of Drum Sync Academy and teaches private individual lessons at Drumsync facility/studio in San Luis Obispo, CA and offering online lessons(coming soon). Kyle’s Drum Sync goes to businesses to provide a fun, morale building experience for the workplace with events and interactive workshops. Kyle has reached out to the worship drummers at churches with clinics and workshops.
When Kyle is not recording out of his studio for various artists, he does session work from LA up to the Central Coast but not limited too. If he is not on stage, he is still in the spotlight going to elementary schools, private grammar schools or other educational institutes sharing his passion for drums. He is endorsed with Vater Percussion, Zildjian Cymbals, Remo, and more. Kyle can be contacted www.drumsync.com or www.myspace.com/kyleschweikhard

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