Ernie is a seasoned professional drummer with a 17-year musical journey. He's graced prestigious venues like Sunset Marquis, NiteLight, and the renowned Break Room 86, collaborating with COASTCITY, a 2x Grammy-nominated artist-production duo. With an Associate degree in Music Performance and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Ernie's versatility shines in various musical ensembles.
His dedication shines as he finds joy in drumming within a spiritual context, serving worship teams for over 15 years. Throughout his years of playing, he's had the pleasure of sharing his talents with various churches, including Saddleback Lake Forest, Crossroads Church, Fountain of Life Center, Epic Church, Christ Church of the Valley, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, CrossPoint Church, New Life Community Church, Regenerate Church, Reliance Community Church, The Crossing Church, Inland Hills Church, Magnolia Church, and The Bridge.
Ernie has also had the opportunity to travel numerous times and collaborate in worship events throughout Northern California, connecting with both Neighborhood Church and Compass Church.
Ernie loves a variety of music: Pop, Rock, Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop, and CCM. He specializes in teaching all of these genres. The best thing he loves about teaching is seeing his students' faces light up when they finally nail that drum groove or fill they’ve been struggling with—it’s definitely a rewarding experience. Ernie’s primary goal is to equip his students with the tools that will help them become creative, disciplined, and, most importantly, have fun with the process of learning how to play drums.