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About Me

Mark Zerafa began playing drums and the age of 8 years old. He was influenced by the sounds of rock and jazz. These unique styles of music gave him the inspiration to become a musician and drummer. At the age of 21, he travelled to New York to further his experiences. This was to become one of many trips where he had the opportunity to further his knowledge and experience as a performing musician. During this time he had the opportunity to study with notable drummers including Pete Zeldman, Frank Katz, Brian Doherty and Michael Lauren. He has had the opportunity to teach and perform in the USA and Europe on three occasions. During this time, he had the opportunity to direct various bands and large ensembles and also conduct private lessons. Mark is a skilled composer, currently working on music for both solo drums and group format with some of Melbourne's finest improvisers. He also has various academic qualifications including a Bachelor of Music and a Graduate Diploma of Education. Mark is currently based in Melbourne Australia where he regularly performs with many leading artists and bands. He also maintains an extremely busy teaching shedule.********** For more information on Mark, check his website at www.zdrum.com.au*********

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Member Since: 10/31/2006
Band Website: zdrum.com.au
Band Members: Mark Zerafa- Acoustic / Electronic Drums, Percussion, MIDI, Loops, Samples Keyboards.Ivan Bertolla - Guitar on Equinox 2007
Influences: Rock, Jazz, Funk, Afro Cuban, Afro Brazilian, Heavy Metal, Techno, Drum'n Bass ...etc, etc..
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Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Over Professionalism

Music is an interesting job at best. It takes an awful amount of talent, dedication, persistence, character and sheer determination to succeed. Yet, we must also make it all look easy and enjoyable, e...
Posted by Mark Zerafa on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:07:00 PST

New Website

The new website is finally up and running! We hope to continue to maintain and progress with the high standards that I set for myself. The site is much more dynamic and We hope to continue to emphasis...
Posted by Mark Zerafa on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:23:00 PST

East Timor Music Schools

Recently we have been approached by a local Rotarian Silvia Kirwin who has been doing a sensational job in setting up music in schools for East Timor. This is something that she is obviously very pass...
Posted by Mark Zerafa on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:47:00 PST

R.I.P Max Roach

Today, I read the news that legandary jazz drummer Max Roach passed away. I'll never forget as a student musician turning on to St Thomas by Sonny Rollins and thinking 'Oh you just turn the snares off...
Posted by Mark Zerafa on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:11:00 PST

Old Photo in Pics.

Check out the old photo of myself during a practice session about 18 years ago! Check out the old black kit, believe it or not, I actually cut an album and various demos and played around the tra...
Posted by Mark Zerafa on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:35:00 PST