Dennis Poschwatta is best known as the powerhouse drummer and founding member of the internationally acclaimed rock band Guano Apes. With multi-platinum albums, worldwide tours and iconic hits such as Open Your Eyes and Lords of the Boards, Dennis has been a driving force behind one of Germany’s most successful rock bands. Beyond Guano Apes,…
Stephan Emig is one of Germany’s leading hybrid drummers, combining acoustic drums, percussion and electronics into a highly musical and innovative playing style. He has performed and recorded with artists including Chris De Burgh, Nico Santos, Gregor Meyle, Stefanie Heinzmann and Cairo Steps, while also working as an Ableton operator for major live productions. As…
Jas Kayser is one of the most exciting young drummers on the international scene today. Originally from London and a graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has quickly become one of the most sought-after drummers in modern jazz, Afrobeat and contemporary music. Jas is currently touring worldwide as a permanent member of Lenny Kravitz’s…
Jay Cobain (formerly known as Jamaál J. Smith) is a British artist, musician and drummer currently based in Berlin, Germany. Known for his energetic playing style, musical versatility and unique personality behind the kit, he gained recognition through his band L.I.F.T and through live performances with artists such as Peter Fox, German pop star Nico…
Christoph Huber studied in Munich, Nuremberg, and New York at the renowned Drummers Collective. He is an internationally active drummer, educator, and producer, teaching at leading music institutions in Germany since 2009. As performer and co-producer, he has toured extensively across Europe and worked with internationally acclaimed artists including Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Sarah Connor,…
Max Klaas is one of Germany’s most exciting and versatile young percussionists. Originally from NRW, he began playing drums at the age of six before focusing on percussion under the mentorship of Rhani Krija. Already at a very young age, Max performed with the WDR Big Band and became the youngest member of Germany’s National…
Christian Vinne has studied drums at the renowned Pop Akademie in Mannheim/Germany. For several years Christian was the drummer in the band of Irish singer and guitarist Wallis Bird, with whom he has toured the world and released three albums and a number of singles. Vinne is also known for his outstanding talent as a…
Born in southern Germany, Chris Heiny has been an active part of the country’s rock and pop music scene as a drummer and percussionist for more than 25 years. After completing a classical music education, he attended seminars at the Future Music School in Aschaffenburg, as well as workshops and masterclasses with Gary Cheaffey, Will…
Dirk Erchinger “Groovemaster made in Germany” — is the founder and driving force behind Drumtrainer Berlin and has been a professional drummer, producer and educator for more than 35 years. From sweaty underground clubs to huge festival stages and arena tours, from jazz to funk, hip-hop, soul and techno — Dirk has pretty much seen,…