Curtis Wingfield / Drums received his first drumset as a Christmas present just before his third birthday. He then began studying piano at age four, receiving superior ratings and high placements at regional, state, and national piano competitions. Returning to the drums at age 11, Curtis began studying the instrument much more seriously, eventually at East Carolina University where he studied percussion performance and music theory with a concentration in jazz.

Since then, Curtis has toured the US extensively with Bellyfull, Gongzilla (replacing Gary Husband) and Afromotive. Curtis' work with Afromotive also led to him being featured in both Modern Drummer and DRUM! Magazines. He has also studied and performed with Jeff Sipe, Jeff Coffin, and Steve Kimock.

Curtis owns and operates a very successful private music school called Music Matters in Charlotte and aspires to improve the level of music education in public schools. more