His drumming encompasses a wide range of influences from Dave Weckl and Carter Beauford to Peter Erskine. From the age of 15 Crowning broke out into the realm of professional music, melding his influences and experiences into a unique, driving and unmistakable style.
Having recently completed his degree in Jazz Studies at Florida Atlantic University, Crowning now has the time to perform on a regular basis, giving clinics and teaching as well.
Matthew Crowning is now currently playing for Country Artist Amber Leigh. www.amberleigh.com myspace.com/amberleighrocks
Also, Crowning is now performing with the Lifechurch.tv group in Wellington, Fl.
Matt’s Gear:
o Drums: Yamaha Maple Custom
o Cymbals: Zildjian
o Hardware: Yamaha, with Hi Hat pedal
o DW 9000 double bass pedal
o Evans drum heads
o Future Sonics Ear-Monitors
o Roc-n-Soc drum throne
o Titan Cables
o Yamaha 01V mixing board
o Yamaha Sub-Kick
o Sennheiser Microphones
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