MARK RAMSEY


I knew early on in life that I wanted to play music more than any thing else. After several teenage years playing drums and keyboards in rock and jazz bands, I responded to God’s call and received Christ at age 17.

I studied Piano, theory and composition at the University of Texas. I’m blessed to have been able to develop skills in arranging, producing and multiple instruments - but I love to use those skills to point people to God. Consequently, I’ve spent many years leading worship in central Texas churches. It was really fun to be active in music evangelism throughout the 1990's, primarily with a band from Central Texas called Freeheart.

These days, along with playing, I teach private lessons and workshops for Christian bands. I also produce recording projects for local songwriters and musicians. More importantly though, I have been married to the same girl I met in the high school drum section, and together Brenda and I have raised three kids who all know the Lord Jesus and have a heart to lead others to Him. I love playing in a band that combines excellent writing and playing with an honest presentation of what it means to have a relationship with God.

MARK'S INFLUENCES:
Led Zeppelin
Rush
Pat Traverse
Lynard Skynard
I think Debussy’s “Claire de Lune” is the best piano solo ever written
Allman Brothers
Santana
Bach