Kyson Stoker has been drawn to drums for as long as he can remember. With an older brother who played, he spent years dreaming of the day he'd have a kit of his own. That day came at age 10—but it wasn't until much later that drumming found a more central place in his life.
For years, Kyson focused on being charismatic, well-liked, and doing what he thought others expected of him. That mindset didn't leave much room for pursuing drums professionally. But early in his business career, he stepped back to ask what truly mattered to him. That season of introspection eventually brought him full circle—back to drums, this time with clarity and conviction.
In the fall of 2023, one month before their wedding, Kyson told his soon-to-be wife that he felt a deep pull to pursue a career in music. Though surprised, she met the change with honesty, patience, and steady support. Her willingness to walk with him through uncertainty—offering both encouragement and real conversation—is something Kyson is deeply humbled by and grateful for.
Kyson is known for capturing recorded drum and percussion sounds that sit naturally in the mix and elevate the emotion of a song. He carefully selects and tunes each drum to fit the music—often building a unique, mismatched "Frankenkit" for each session. His lifelong drumming experience, along with his percussion studies at Utah Tech University under Dr. Glenn Webb and mentorship from drummers like Mike Johnston and Aaron Sterling, have helped him develop a reliable, expressive sound that serves the song above all. Today, he records from his studio in Layton, Utah, offering both remote drum tracks and in-person collaborations.
What sets Kyson apart is his ability to emotionally connect with a song. He doesn't just ask, "What beat would be cool here?"—he asks, "What is this song trying to say?" Whether in the studio or on stage, his goal is simple: serve the music and help people feel something real.
