Erskine has played the drums since the age of 4 and is known for his versatility and love of working in different musical contexts. Instrumental in the establishment of the pioneering Roland Drumlab at USC, Erskine sets a historical overview of the drums at TEDxUSC 2010. Demonstrating the role of rhythm in popular music and discussing the value of the spaces between notes as well as communication through percussion. Erskine was joined on stage by several students to give the attendees a peek into the future of drumming.
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