About Kyle Dorny

Live + Studio Drummer | Cross-Genre Specialist

Kyle Dorny is a passionate and committed drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer from Santa Barbara- known for his versatility across rock, pop, indie, blues, funk, jazz, Latin, reggae, and folk genres. His professional journey in the greater Los Angeles area spans local bands to Grammy-winning artists propelled by rigorous study at Berklee, the University of North Texas, and with his teacher and mentor, Gregg Bissonette.

Kyle is favored by Voracious Records, a label in his hometown of Santa Barbara, for session work and live performance- backing rising artists in the greater LA area. Explore his music portfolio, the timeline of his ongoing musical journey, and his significant drumming influences. Contact Kyle for live performance, session work or to produce tracks for you from his home studio.

“’I've had the privilege of mentoring Kyle since he was young and promising, watching his growth as a drummer and as an artist. He is one of the nicest guys and a joy to play with. His versatility across genres- jazz, blues, indie, pop, alternative, hip-hop, and rock- combined with his dedication, makes him an incredible all-around session and live player. His technical precision and keen ear enable him to incorporate his own artistic style using acoustic, electronic, and hybrid drums to advance the musical vision of every composer. Kyle’s unique sound and passion for music are evident in every track he plays. His studio, tools, and technical skills produce killer drum tracks. As an added bonus his ability to create precise drum transcriptions is extraordinary. I can confidently say that he’s the drummer you want on your project.”