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Description

I am equipped with a full drum set, djembe, cajon, shakers, in-ear monitoring, BBeat (Live backing-tracks and media player), drum repair and/or drum tuning needs. I also give private and group lessons to all age ranges or playing level.
I can provide solo piano music for your wedding, community/corporate event, lounge/bar, or studio session/on-stage, as well as, private curated lessons.
I am very adaptable and performances can be tailored to your genre, style, or preference for the best experience of your event!

Biography

Devin is from Atlanta, Ga currently residing in New York City. He grew up surrounded by a musical family and has been playing drums since he was 3 years old. With a strong affinity for music at an early age, he started to learn other instruments. Along with his love for percussion, he learned the piano while picking up jazz/latin-jazz, blues, R&B, and some gospel influences. Through college, He joined the Aristocrat Of Bands from Tennessee State University, where he had the opportunity to perform at the White House front lawn(2016), Keith Urban(2018), Nissan Stadium(2016-2020), and Honda Battl ... e Of The Bands(2016 & 2018). Devin has performed with the TSU Jazz Collegians playing at many Gala events, school outreach events, and tours in multiple states in the southern U.S. He scored " The Don Whitehead Story" which aired on Nashville Public Television in 2018. Devin has also performed with ,Futureman himself, Royel Wooten on New Village Fanfare(2018).
Since then, Devin moved to New York City where he received his masters in Music Composition at NYU(22). Devin has composed, produced, and performed two studio albums, "Evolution"(2024) and "If Only" (2025). In 2025, he performed live at The Delancey NYC for two nights with guest artist Zordy Jaeger and bassist Dan Kessler. He plays with Cammy-Kun & The Strange Coincidences coming off a recent tristate tour of Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York City(2026). He performs with Chilean rock band, Yegua, combining rock, metal, reaggeton, and cumbia influences into one. He also plays drums with Lala Suarez who is a latin pop artist by way of Columbia. They have performed at many festivals such as the Waltham Festival in Massachusetts (2026).
Devin loves traveling the world, because there are so many styles of music to learn and appreciate which helps build a well-rounded musician. He has influences from the Caribbean, most notably Trinidad and Jamaica. He joined a steel pan band earlier on in life called, Pan People Steel Band, led by Dr. Ajamu Nyumba. They have performed at a multitude of community, university, private, and corporate events.
Devin was raised with African drumming, Afro-beat, and other Afro-centric music which cultivated the skill for hand percussion. This includes the djembe, Elu (Talking Drum), marimba, and various shakers. His mother was a lover of Afro-cuban music and latin jazz. She would play a variety of artist from Poncho Sanchez to Celia Cruz, instilling a fond appreciation for the musical style. This includes congas, timbales, bongos.
When Devin isn't performing, he entertains and teaches children the joys of music through hand drum and chant at multiple schools and programs in Brooklyn and its surrounding areas. His private and group lessons are available for any age range. Read More

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Experience

Notable Venues and Artist Devin Has Performed with:
White House Front Lawn (2016)
Keith Urban with The Aristocrat Of Bands at Bridgestone Arena (2018)
Royel "Futureman" Wooten (2018)
Georgia Dome (2017) / Mercedes Benz Stadium (2018)
Nissan Stadium (2016-2020)
Lala Suarez (Current)
Yegua (Current)
Cammy-Kun (Current)
The Delancey NYC
Gold Sounds NYC
The Wild Goose residency
The Pink Frog NYC

Previous Clients

Genius Labs - Music entertainment & education for children
Sage Music -Private in-person/online music lessons
SONYC Program (Staten Island) - Music education for children and teens
Frequent session/fill-in Drummer for various groups
Leading percussionist for multiple community events around NYC playing hand drums

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Child) Bridal Shower Charity / Fundraising Event Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Grand Opening Party High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Virtual Services Offer

Online Drumset/Piano Lessons

Drumset/Hand Drum & Piano lessons can be offered online via Zoom, Google Meet, etc. Having a drumset isn't necessary but highly recommended! Those without a drumset can still take lessons online with sticks, a standard practice and/or kick practice pad. Having a keyboard/piano is necessary for lessons.
If you do not have the instrument, you can book time at your local rehearsal studio and Devin will deduct that cost from the price of your lesson.