Brant is now a certified drum Instructor for the new Yamaha Popular Music Program. Brant is a classically trained percussionist who have earned his Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education from Memorial University of Newfoundland School of Music. He is teaching as a music specialist in the Eastern School District where he teaches instrumental ensembles, choral and classroom music from Kindergarten to Grade 12. He is currently teaching over 60 students per week in his studio in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland (next to St. John's) Brant has over 14 years teaching drums and percussion and over 18 years playing experience with various bands and styles of music. While attending music school, he was a part of the percussion ensemble called the Schruncheons, under the direction of the late great Don Wherry. He was also involved in the M.U.N Festival Choir, Concert Band and principle percussionist for M.U.N Jazz Band. He has also performed at the International Sound Symposium and the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra on numerous occasions. During his time here, his studies extending further than just playing drums and percussion. He studied several courses in Music Theory, History, Piano, Composition and various educational method courses. As part of his training to teach in the school system, he also studied orchestral and band instruments such as brass, woodwinds, strings and guitar. While in university, he showed great enthusiasm and flare for composing. He composed several pieces which involved up to eleven percussionists, solo marimba, marimba and piano duets and drum set duets. In 1997, Brant's piece entitled "Mindscape" earned him recognition in a local newspaper that was reviewed by a known music critic as being one of his favourites. He continues his compositions using digital keyboards to perform during his drum clinics and workshops. Brant has held several drum clinics and master classes at music stores and schools. His first clinic was held in St. John's at Music City in May 2001 which was a great success. In 2002, Brant was very honoured to have the great funk drummer Zoro perform a master class at his drum studio. Brant has also performed demonstrations in music stores in music stores in St. John's, Halifax and Montreal demonstrating such techniques as ostinato patterns, Johnny Rabb rolls and polyrhythms. As a part of his education and development he has a attended several drum clinics, concerts, master classes and festivals featuring drummers such as Gregg Bissonette, Jojo Mayer, Mitch Dorge, Tony Vederosa, Jonathan Mover, Dom Famularo, Kenwood Denard, Steve Smith, Zoro, Virgil Donati, Planet X, Mike Portnoy, Hammer of the Gods - Led Zepplin tribute band, Johnny Rabb, Simon Phillips, Will Kennedy, Vera Figueiredo, Billy Ward, Mike Mangini, Alex Acuna, Tommy Aldridge and Thomas Lang. "Just to be in the presence of these great drummers, is just great for your mind and soul. You will be influenced, affected and motivated to get new creative ideas and techniques to add to your drumming vocabulary." In July 2003, Brant organized a Drum Camp which consisted of a 10 day program designed to educated, captivate and motivate drummers of all different ages and levels, to explore the world of drums and drumming. This camp was such a success that he held another one in 2004 which was even bigger and better. He is currently working on new programs for 2005. In January 2004, Brant had the privilege to record several tracks at Great Big Sea's Studio for the Neal O`Leary`s new CD titled "While I Was Gone". In the Spring and Summer of 2004, Brant toured with Neal O`Leary to promote his new CD. Brant is part of the Vic Firth Education team & has been playing Sabian cymbals for over 12 years. He proudly endorses Evans Drum Heads, HQ Percussion, Puresound Percussion, Grover Pro Percussion, & Tycoon Percussion. Most recently, he is a certified drum Instructor for for the Yamaha Popular Music Program. This unique drumming course is the only one of its kind that is offered in Canada. Brant is also pleased to be now be endorsing Yamaha Drums.