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, played and survived it all. He has toured and recorded with artists such as Gloria Gaynor, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Apache 207 and many more.
Dirk spent 16 years behind the drums for Jazzkantine, winning both Echo and Jazz Echo awards along the way, and has been the rhythmic backbone of Count Basic for more than three decades. With chart hits in Germany and the US, award-winning productions, worldwide tours and countless studio sessions under his belt, Dirk remains one of Germany’s most experienced groove specialists.
When he’s not on stage or in the studio, he runs Drumtrainer Berlin and his recording studio in Berlin — constantly building one of Europe’s most inspiring drum communities.