TD started playing drums at age 3, performing since he was 9 years old. Played in school through to  college at Purdue. Began playing in clubs at 14, recording original content in Chicago studios at 16 before  joining Duane Eby's first band, "The Clowns." Went on to play for some of the top regional bands including; Power Play, The Octopus Club and The Misfit Toys. Tim continues to play select gigs, do session work, innovate products in the musical instrument space and teach lessons to students of all ages.