I found the SCA in 2004 by way of a Ren Faire experience. My interest in fencing led me to develop a late period Spanish persona. However, after going to a few camping events and joining in the bardic circles, I began to develop an alter ego. Spanish swordsman by day, Middle Eastern musician by night.

I am currently a complete beginner who can mimic basic rhythms and serve as a good "heartbeat" drummer alongside a more experienced lead drummer. My current drumming goal is to memorize what those basic rhythms actually are (baladi, etc.) and how to play them correctly. I also want to learn how to properly "fill" rhythms, improvise, and solo. I want to become proficient enough that I can someday serve as the lead drummer to a new crop of beginners. I believe the beautiful and talented dancers around our campfires deserve so much more than just one long and nauseatingly unchanging drone of imprecise "drunken drumming", which is what they all too often get.