Nathan Ricks

Born from a family of musicians and raised in Detroit, Michigan Nathan Ricks took an early liking to the drums, as a kid growing up in church. Back when Nathan was eight, he was the youngest member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Nathan would use these opportunities as time to learn and study many of the musicians he admired. As Nathan grew, he continued to play in church and with local community choirs throughout city of Detroit. Nathan caught the attention of Marcus Belgrave, who was spearheading the Detroit Symphony Orchestra throughout Detroit area. In high school Nathan began touring with the very in demand indoor competitive drum line in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Nathan was a Clinician for the annual "Sticktacular" Drummers Clinic - open to the public. He was be teaching the finer points of picking the right sticks, techniques of playing on the cymbals which will educate the attendees on enhancing their performance skills. Nathan was the kit player for the 11 AM Worship Service, part of an 8 pc. Band and offer improvisational worship music with contemporary, jazz and rock influences. Support 8 AM Worship Services by playing drum kit for Praise & Worship Teams and Choir. Improvisational music provided with Jazz, Rock and R&B influence. Nathan’s ultimate goal is to be able to work as a professional musician. Particularly on the drum kit where he has over eighteen years of experience playing Jazz, Orchestra, Gospel and Competitive Drum Line performance. Nathan is anxious to work in the Church, Studio and Festival environments. Nathan is proficient reader and has strong improvisational talent. Nathan hopes for any educational or employment opportunities which fall within the sphere of music. Nathan has worked hard and has excelled with a 4.0 GPA in this discipline. I am disciplined, hard working, professional and willing to learn all I can to continue to develop in my primary passion: Music/Percussionist. Specifically with the following genres; Jazz, Gospel and Rock. Nathan’s ability to be innovative and bring new ideals to market