Thad Humphrey, Drum Instructor

Thad was born in Austin but was raised in San Antonio. When he was growing up, his dad exposed him to a lot of classic rock and various other music genres, but Thad always found himself most fascinated by the drums. After years of taking lessons at SAMA and participating in the SAMA Band Ensembles, he found himself playing in a few cover bands that primarily focused on rock and similar styles. Thad enjoys listening to EDM, which typically lacks real drums, but he still likes to see how the songs could be translated into a real drum set. Recently, he has developed an interest in reggae and is currently exploring the grooves and styles of that genre.

During his free time, Thad loves to write and produce his own music, allowing him to express his personality through new styles, sounds, and lyrics. Additionally, he finds joy in playing video games, building Lego sets, and occasionally painting.