Erick F

I was born in Venezuela, where Latin culture was woven into everything — from the food to the rhythms that filled the air. My journey with music began in sixth grade when I got my first drum set, but it was the marching band and indoor percussion scenes that truly shaped my early influences. I pursued both throughout my school years and was honored to make the Texas All-State Band as early as seventh grade — an experience that exposed me to some truly inspiring musical environments. As I grew as a drummer, Latin music on the drum set quickly became a personal favorite. The limb independence required — each hand and foot carrying a different groove — created a sonic illusion of an entire section playing, not just one person. It was technically demanding, musical, and deeply satisfying. I often leaned into these patterns as exercises for advanced drumming technique. Throughout high school and beyond, I competed in — and won — numerous extracurricular drumming competitions. These opportunities continued to expand my dynamic range and shaped the way I approached the drum set: not just as a timekeeper, but as a storyteller capable of orchestral depth and nuance. In recent years, I’ve stepped into the world of music production. This transition sparked a deeper curiosity about two things in particular: acoustics and timing. I became fascinated with how some individuals can navigate a space by sound alone, and I believe that kind of sonic awareness is something every musician and producer should explore. Recording has also fine-tuned my sense of rhythm and feel in ways I never imagined when I first sat behind a drum kit.