Gear Presently Used In Phil's Harmonic Orchestra:

Things To Shake:

 

• LP - Soft Shake, Shake-It-2, Gangala Bells, Cricket-2, Snocker, Monk Bell, Sleigh Bells, Raw Hide And Mexican Maracas, Afuche/Cabasa, Rainstick, Waterfall, Chick-Itas, Chajcha Shaker, Jingle stick.
• Toca: Two Eggs
• Diato: One Egg
• Nature Company: Bird Call
• Rhythm Tech: Canz- Smokey Blue, 9" Studio Shaker, Three Tambourines (Two Mounted)
• Shakka: Shaker
• Raul: Low Snocker

Things To Hit:

 

• Pintech: TC Series Trigger Cymbals - One 10" Splash, One 14" Crash, One 16" Crash, One 12" Dingbat, Nimrod
• Paiste: One 16" Fast Crash, One Crotale (G6)
• Sabian: One 16" HH Thin Crash, One 10" B Pro Splash
• LP: Bell Tree, Triangle, Two Mambo Cowbells, Traditional Clave, Agogo, Piccolo Block, Three Wood Blocks.
• Spectra Sound: Wind Chimes
• Danmar: Castanettes
• DW : Pedal 5000
• S&S: Stealth Trigger 7000
• Roland: PD-80,PD7 Pad
• Tiger Gong w/ Roland TSC-10 Trigger

The Lumberyard:

 

• Regal Tip: Nylon 5a, Flares, Jazz
• Pro-Mark: Hot Rods, Lightning Rods, Broom Sticks
• Vic Firth: SD4 Combo, SD6 Swizzle, T2 Cartwheel, Marimba Mallets, Alex Acuna Conquistador, M11 Bell Tree, Gong Mallet
• Zildjian: Luis Conte Timbale
• Rhythm Tech: 2 Triangle Strikers
• Mainline: 5a
• Veri-Sonic: Red

Stands And Supporting Accessories:

 

• Gibraltar: GPR 1000
• LP: Percussion Table
• Roland: TD7 Rack
• Pearl: 2 Cymbal Stands
• Tama: 2 Titan Boom Cymbal Stands
• Bostac: Toy Box
• SKB: Rack Case
• Pro-Mark: Stick Depot
• 7-Assorted Mounted Boom And Upright Cymbal Stands
• 5-Mount Percussion Bar

Sounds And Such:

 

• Roland: TD 10 V-Session,SPD-20, SPD-11
• Korg: 0/1 work station
• TOA: 4 Channel Mixer
• Rolls: Mini Mix
• Audio Technica: Two AT4031 Microphones
• Quick-Lock: Two Boom Stands
• Sony: Headphones
  

School Related Band Experience Includes:

 

1. Symphonic
2. Jazz (big band, combo and vocal)
3. Marching Band
4. Choir
5. Percussion Ensemble
6. Jazz Theory, Composition / Arranging And Piano.

Styles:

Rock, Jazz Combo and Big Band, Fusion, Latin, World Beat, New Age,Top Forty, Country, Folk, 50's Rock, Progressive & Psychedelic

 

Percussion Instructors:

 

• Chris Borton
• Tom Hiyashi
• Dave Brady
• Dave Garibaldi
• Michael Brandeburg
• Kim Atkinson
• Rick Cutler

Musical Influences:

 

• Early on (70'S &80'S): Neil Peart, Tommy Aldridge, Rod Morgenstein & The Dregs, Airto, Steve Gadd, Dave Garibaldi, Steve Smith, Jean Luc Ponty, Tom Scott, Jeff Lorber.
• Presently (80's, 90's & Now): Billy Ward, Akiro Jimbo, Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Simon Phillips, Luis Conte, Steve Reid, Kalani, Mickey Hart, Steve Smith, Sara Hickman,Thomas Dolby, The Yellowjackets, Mike Stern, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Pink Floyd, Eric Johnson, Patrick O'Hearn, Kate Bush, Level 42, World EntertainmentWar, Jeff Queen, Nick Angelis, The Concord Blue Devils And Anything With Steve Bailey On It.

   

Recommended Viewing:

 

1. Peter Gabriel ---Secret World
2. Pink Floyd -------Delicate Sound Of Thunder, Pulse
3. Sting ---------------BringOn The Night
4. Steve Bailey -------Fretless Bass
5. Dave Weckl --------Everything You Can Find On Video
6. Billy Ward ---------Big Time
7. Akiro Jimbo -------Pulse, Independence
8. Luis Conte ---------The Studio Percussionist
9. Blast! ---------------Drum Corps in England
10. Paul McCartney-Back In The U.S.

Music Philosophy:

Some read sheet music like reciting a written speech, while others Improv a free association of random thoughts. There is no wrong approach as long as what you play complements the music. As a young musician, don't be afraid to imitate your influences. A toddler learns to use words they hear from everyone around them. Eventually, they form their own opinions and develop a unique personality. Just as you will discover your own voice in time.

Styles of music and versatility on your instrument are like subjects studied in your elementary through high school education. The more you explore new subjects, the more versatile you will become. Once you get to the point when you think you have developed a solid foundation within your playing, it may be time to specialize in one given area but variety is certainly the spice of life. If you can play most every style and play it well you will be surprised how many more calls you will get.

Favorite Quotes:

"We have been given the tasks of keeping our minds, our ears, and our hearts open in order to more clearly tune in with nature's pulse." modern drummer

"Your vision will become clear when you look into your heart.Who looks outside dreams,Who looks inside awakens." carl jung

"The amateur practices until they get it right. The professional practices until they can't get it wrong." drums411.com

"Be impeccable with your word. Don't make assumptions. Don't take anything personally. Always do your best." don miguel ruiz

Current Projects:

• Writing and Recording with PHO.
• Playing Wineries and Festivals with John Reese
• Percussion Teacher for Sonoma County Elemtary Schools
• Performing at Festivals and Intimate Settings with Joanne Rand