I've been playing drums since 1985, guitar since 1989 and producing the drum lesson podcast drumcast.tv since 2006.

I've played with many bands over the years, including:

• Rejoice praise band - Sioux Falls, SD
• The Dei Trippers - Sioux Falls, SD
• Free On Bond - Sioux Falls, SD
• Shaydz - Sioux Falls, SD
• Flood Romeo - Sioux Falls, SD
• Rockwells - Sioux Falls, SD
• Joyful Noise praise band - Sioux Falls, SD
• Wake Up Call praise band - Sioux Falls, SD
• Gloria Dei praise band - Sioux Falls, SD
• Holy Cross praise band - Sioux Falls, SD
• Third Verse - Sioux Falls, SD
• Ninepatch praise band - Sioux Falls, SD
• Faith United praise band - Brandon, SD
• Church at the Gate praise band - Sioux Falls, SD
• Doug Allen and Chicago Mob - Chicago, IL
• Dirty Wet Dirt - Ames, IA
• Floodplane - Ames, IA
• Saints Dixieland Band - Marion, IA

My approach to music is based on constant refinement of both the basics and more advanced techniques. I believe it's important to approach music and our skills with humility, realizing there will always be something more to learn and experience. That’s one of the things that makes it fun! It's my hope that if you study music, you will encounter many things that inspire you. And I hope you can use your gifts and talents to inspire others, too!

God bless,
Darren Matthes

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My drums, mics and recording Gear

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