_____Born in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, Hisayuki or "Q" as he likes to be called, always knew he was a little different from other kids around him. While everyone else was worrying about getting into the best Universities,"Q" was busy figuring out the drum chops of his favorite groups. In a land of conformity this made him a bit of standout. Despite pressures to become a part of the traditional business role that everyone wanted him to be, he stuck with his dream of becoming the best drummer possible.

_____After graduating from High School he enrolled in the Tokyo School of Music where he learned how to refine his craft. After two years of intensive study, he began to play professionally in live and studio environments. For the next five years he played with several groups as a drummer and percussionist. He won first place in the 2000"Groove Masters" competition, beating out over 1000 other drummers. It was then he decided he really had what it took to be a world class drummer, so he packed up and moved to the US to begin studies at the world famous Los Angeles Music Academy. In the short time he has been here he has received many accolades from his fellow students and faculty. He won the annual drum competition sponsored by Rhythm and Drum Magazine and is a sponsered artist for CANOPUS Drums.

_____Feeling ready to begin his career, he decided to place an ad in one of the industry periodicals to see what kind of gig he could land. As fates would have it, Tony TerBorg came across the ad while searching for possible candidates to fill the role of "Stickmaster" in Robert's group. After several grueling audition sessions with the band, "Q" was given the job and as he puts it "the chance of a lifetime" to put his mark on the music of Robert Anthony Aviles. The summer of 2003 saw his debut with the group as he pounded the skins for the band on their first National Tour.