Demorrow Instruments: I own and endorse Demorrow Instruments, and own a five-octave marimba hand made by Doug DeMorrow. If you're interested in a new marimba or other keyboard percussion instrument, please visit Doug's website. Here's an article I wrote on Why I Play a DeMorrow Marimba. The link to the left is a photo of my instrument. I just don't think there is a better instrument on the market.

Mike Balter Mallets: I endorse Mike's mallets and have been using them for over 20 years. I particularly like the Contemporary Marimba Series mallets. His very wide selection and attention to customer satisfaction is unparalleled.

Steve Weiss Music: Steve has a warehouse that contains one of the most extensive collections of percussion instruments, mallets and recordings for sale in the world. They also have an excellent sheet music catalog. You can always count on Steve and his knowledgeable associates to give it to you straight.

Gary Burton: he is one of my favorite vibraphonists and was one of my early inspirations, My six mallet grip is somewhat derived from his four mallet grip.