Christian Dorn - EPK
Christian Dorn is a professional drummer, studio musician, and mixing engineer based in Denton, Texas. A graduate of the University of North Texas, he has performed with artists such as
Eleven Hundred Springs, Abbey Cone, Bart Crow, amongst others.
His recording credits include artists Bryan Martin, Bowling for Soup,
American Idol’s Fritz Hager, Disney, and many others.
As the owner of Drum Arsenal Productions, Christian records drum tracks for clients worldwide and mixes and masters projects for artists and major label clients. He also serves as an educator, clinician, and member and Secretary of the Percussive Arts Society Drumset Committee.
Named “Drummer of the Year” by the Texas Country Music Association,
Christian combines expertise and passion in every project.
Recording the #1 Single, All My Friends - Fritz Hager
Live on Texas Music Scene TV!
Touring & Live Performances
• Touring and Recording drummer for Texas Country icons
Eleven Hundred Springs.
• Performed with notable artists such as Fritz Hager (American Idol), Bart Crow, Bryan Martin, Abbey Cone, and Kevin Fowler.
Recording Credits
• Drums featured on albums for Eleven Hundred Springs, Bryan Martin, Aaron LaCombe, Fritz Hager, Paul Wintyrs, and many others
• Contributed to Disney’s 2024 release, A Whole New Sound
- “Friend Like Me” by Bowling for Soup.
• 30 Million+ streams on recorded singles
Recognition & Awards
• Voted “Drummer of the Year” by the Texas Country Music Association in 2018.
• 2024 PASIC Drumset Discussion Board panelist
Studio Work
• Recorded drums on Fritz Hager’s Self Titled Release that went to
#1 on the North American Pop Charts
• First-call studio drummer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
• Owner and engineer at Drum Arsenal Productions, providing recording, mixing and mastering services to clients around the world.
Educational Contributions
• Clinician, consultant, and drumset teacher for various percussion programs.
• Active member and secretary of the
Percussive Arts Society Drumset Committee.
• Co-creator of the Texas (TMEA) drumset
solo and ensemble curriculum and list.
• Students enrolled at prestigious programs at the
University of North Texas, Rice, Belmont, and Berklee School of Music
Professional Engagements
• Adjudicator for Guitar Center Drum-Off, TMEA All-Region,
and All-State Jazz competitions.
• Regular performer at major venues and events, including
The Texas Opry and Six Flags Over Texas.
