When Huei-Yuan Pan and Karl Arrieta (aka karldrumtech) met for the first time in 2016 (starting with a cold DM on Instagram from Karl), little did they know that their shared passion for the marching arts and social media would lead them to become really good friends and one of the best two man teams in the online marching arts community.
Two years later in 2018, Huei and Karl would go on to create Drumline Blueprint, one of the first online video academies for the modern marching drumline. Since then, Huei and Karl have gone on to further develop the Drumline Blueprint brand with more video courses, instructional books, a media team and acquiring the drumlinechops.com brand.
The team of Huei and Karl is just getting started and they’re looking forward to bringing the Marching Percussion community the very best and revolutionary educational resources possible!
Huei-Yuan Pan
Co-Founder
Los Angeles based professional musician and content creator, Huei-Yuan Pan, has reached audiences in North America, South America, Europe and Asia through his podcast and online work with live-streaming video lessons, digital books, and online video courses. #marchingpercussionplaybook
Karl Arrieta
Co-Founder
Your friendly neighborhood drumtech teaching through social media scene since 2015 with his unique style of percussion education and entertainment, Karl Arrieta is the author of Quadphilosophy 2.0, a compilation of 10 most popular lesson from his educational Instagram series #quadphilosophy.
Drumline Blueprint Media Team Members
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Sean Anderson
Notation-Sync Lead
Sean spent most of his life in East Syracuse, NY, where he is from. From 7th-12th grade Sean participated in his district’s parade band, marching band, and indoor percussion programs.
Sean marched with the White Sabers for two seasons (’17,’18) and was offered a chance to be a part of the Matrix family. Sean eventually auditioned for Phantom Regiment and ended up being offered another amazing chance.
When he is not on a field/floor Sean enjoys dancing, composing/arranging/writing, and listening to/making music.
Sean is very much looking forward to joining both of these organizations again for the 20/21 season.
Jackson Arnold
Video Editor Lead
Jackson is an aspiring filmmaker and percussionist from Upstate New York!
Jackson had the privilege to perform on snare drum with many ensembles over the past few years including United Percussion, Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps, Pulse Percussion, and Boston Crusaders (for the oncoming season). Through those experiences Jackson has been able to learn so much, not just about drumming and marching, but about perfecting any craft and maintaining a good work ethic!
In his spare time, Jackson likes to work his creative muscle through videography and editing. Jackson graduated in 2019 with an Associates Degree in New Media which expanded his knowledge and understanding of so many elements of media and film. Because of that, he’s been able to join this amazing team of educators and innovators here at Drumline Blueprint and contribute to putting out the best content for you all!
Jackson’s Instagram handle is @j__beats for anyone interested in seeing more of his personal content! 🤘🏼
Liam Guiritan
Graphic Specialist Lead
Liam is a graphic design major at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. He currently is the public relations officer for the Phillipine student group on campus and takes photos during meetings and events. He also takes photos for other organizations on campus.
In high school, Liam was a member of the front ensemble and was a section leader for two of those years. He also was involved in the percussion ensemble, where he designed the cover of the program of his school’s annual percussion concert.
Jason Guzman
Graphic Specialist
Jason Guzman is a student at The University of Texas at San Antonio getting his undergraduate degree in music performance. He is currently the graphic designer for the UTSA Department of Music designing the magazine, concert posters, and social media posts. Jason also teaches at local high schools running their drumline camp or indoor camp while freelance writing percussion books and cadences.
Jason has performed with the Bluecoats (FE 2019) and UTSA Indoor (Bass Drum 2018-2020). He was a Taiko Drummer for Sea World during the Seven Seas Festival and has performed in a number of local wind ensembles.
Social Media
Instagram: @jasongzm
YouTube: Jason Guzman Music
Robyn Pagulayan
Graphic Specialist
Robyn is a sophomore studying Public Relations and Advertising at Depaul and minoring in graphic design.
In her free time, she likes to be active by joining Depaul’s K-pop dance team or going out to explore the city (when not in the middle of a pandemic).
She’s loved music ever since she was little and is excited to join her love for music and passion for design with Drumline Blueprint and Ensemble Block!
Natie Hara
Notation-Sync
Hailing from northern Virginia, Nathaniel “Natie” Hara graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2019 with a BA in Music. While there, he was a part of the Cavalier Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble, University Singers, and completed a senior recital in Percussion and Composition.
Leading up to his time in DCI, he spent summers with Sonus Brass Theater and attended the Leigh Howard Stevens Marimba Seminar. He rooked-out in 2018 from Jersey Surf World Class Drum and Bugle Corps.
Since aging out of DCI, Natie continues to advocate for the marching arts by teaching at local high schools and he hopes to get back to performing in the near future.
Reese Mitchell
Notation-Sync
Reese Mitchell is an aspiring educator and percussionist currently working towards a degree in Music Education at the University of Memphis. Throughout his musical career Reese has played in the front ensemble for a total of four years at Collierville High School and was section leader for a total of two years before he eventually went on to march cymbals in the Mighty Sound of the South for two years. Reese is planning to try out for his first WGI group in the upcoming year to help expand his knowledge of marching percussion.
While he is not performing in the marching arts, Reese enjoys playing guitar, playing in the Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble at the University, and teaching front ensemble/percussion lessons in the Memphis area.
Reese is excited to be a part of the Drumline Blueprint Team and help provide resources for the next generation of percussionists and musicians!
If you need advice or inspiration, feel free to DM Reese on Instagram!
@reesegitsgud
Justin Parzik
Notation-Sync
Justin Parzik is a music education major with a focus in percussion. He marched two seasons at Gold Drum and Bugle Corps, a season at Gold Indoor Percussion, and most recently a season at Dark Sky Percussion.
Cameron Johnston
Notation-Sync
Cameron has his Bachelors in Music Composition and is currently working on his Masters in Music Composition with Interactive Media from California State University, Long Beach.
His primary instrument is Tuba but he also plays most brass instruments and piano. Cameron works often with experimental Theater and Dance, having works performed and premiered in Los Angeles, Off-Off-Broadway in New York, and Seoul, Korea.
When not performing or composing, Cameron likes to spend time with his three dogs: Millie, Mika, and Mabel, as well as reading.
Noel (James) Bottoms
Notation-Sync
Noel began his marching percussion career at ESM High School in Syracuse, NY over a decade ago playing timpani, bass, tenors, and snare.
After high school, he continued his marching career with White Sabers playing bass drum in 2015 and playing tenors from 2017 to present. He joined the admin team and became the quartermaster for White Sabers in early 2020.
Noel also joined the staff at his alma mater in 2014. He has been on the instructional staff for ESM’s Marching Band and Indoor Percussion since.
Lex Benes
Notation-Sync
Lex Benes is a landscape designer who enjoys playing all styles of percussion. He has previously worked for Opera Santa Barbara and Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, and is interested in pursuing a graduate degree to study Music Cognition and Perception.
He performs weekly with Gamelan Sinar Surya, and has visited Indonesia twice to study the language, music, and dance. (and eat good food!)
Nvayo Ndongwa
Notation-Sync
Nvayo has been involved in the marching arts for over 7 years. He has marched with White Sabers and Matrix and plans on auditioning for DCI in the fall. He is also a member of the Buffalo Bills Stampede Drumline.
When he’s not working or playing, he spends his free time writing music or dancing.
Daniel Sato
Notation-Sync / Social Media Team
Daniel is originally from Tucson, Arizona and currently lives in Fukui, Japan where he is fluent in both English and Japanese.
Daniel has been an English teacher in Japan for 4 years and being bilingual is very helpful because he is able to communicate with his students on a deeper level. Daniel finds that as a teacher and as a musician, it’s interesting to see how language learning and musical learning have many things in common.
Daniel has been drumming for 7 years, plays in two local bands and in my free time, he likes to learn new songs and make cover videos. Daniel aims to be a well-rounded drummer who can play any type of music!
Follow Daniel on Social Media:
Instagram: @I_am_wolfsbane
Janel Nguyen
Social Media Team
While Janel’s marching career was short, the passion she shares for the arts is long-lasting. Apart of the Evergreen Valley High School Color Guard from 2014-2016 she later graduated to San Jose State’s Spartan Color Guard. In the winter season, Janel has also been apart of Visual Ensemble in Northern California: Team Percussion 2015 and Tri-City Percussion 2020.
Janel currently goes to school where she is pursuing her degree for Criminal Justice but continues to advocate and cultivate the Marching Arts where she hopes to foster a supportive and safe community.
Johannah Dietrich
Social Media Team
Johannah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education-Percussion from Kansas State University in 2013 and has been playing percussion for over 15 years!
Currently she teaches Band and Drumline at Jason Lee Middle School in Tacoma, WA and is the Percussion Instructor at Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor, WA.
Johannah is also a professional drummer and is bass drum section lead for the Seattle Seahawk’s Blue Thunder Drumline. She has also played with groups like the Denver Bronco’s Stampede Drumline and Rocky Mountain Steel Bands.
Rackley Kincaid
Video Editor / Social Media Team
Rackley Kincaid is a Sophomore at Garner Highschool who was a part of his school’s marching band this past year. This is his 5th year playing percussion. He got his drum set two and a half years ago and the drum set has become his favorite instrument. He has been involved in music ever since he was six years old when he started playing guitar. Since then he has picked up the ukulele, the mandolin, and of course percussion.
Along with music, Rackley also likes to edit videos. He has made several drum covers on his YouTube channel Sharkdrums 24 that he would love for you to check out. He loves editing and wants to pursue it as a potential career in the future. He is part of both the editing and social media team and he has thoroughly enjoyed the experience both have given him and looks forward to more opportunities.
Michael Fabian
Video Editor
Michael Fabian is a third year student at The University at Buffalo, studying music performance with a focus in percussion.
Michael is the center snare for the UB drumline, and has marched with them for three years. Michael also drums for DownBeat Percussion, and the Buffalo Bills drumline.
In the future he hopes to march DCI and take his chops to the next level!
Nicholas Hall
Video Editor
Nicholas V. Hall (b. 1991) is an active composer, percussionist, educator and arranger with a strong passion for creating new sounds and textures.
He seeks to expand beyond the realm of a single genre; taking influence from his diverse musical background, he works to fuse these genres into a single multi-genre style. His music has been described as “beautifully ambient” with “smooth and rich dynamics of the timbre sonorities” alongside “strong rhythmic vitality and clear textures.”
Nicholas continues to push himself and others beyond certain comfort levels in order to create a unique voice among other artists of the 21st century.