Elÿan Fernova was born in 1963 in Italy. Elyan moved to and currently still lives in Melbourne, Australia. He started to drive the neighbourhood insane with his incessant playing, from when he was only four years old. He studied drums with his teacher Mariano Manocchi (percussionist of the Italian State Television) for three years.
At twenty years old Fernova decided to become a professional player. He went for a short summer course in Paris at the school of Dante Agostini. Fernova got the "big time" in 1985, when he was called to do a session in studio for a very famous band, named Via Verdi. He toured all Europe with this band that sold over three million records world wide, with the song Diamond. When someone asks Fernova: "What kind of drummer would you consider your-self?" He always answers: "I’m still working on it, you never can say I’ve got there, I’m happy with my playing. There is always a step forward and music is constantly changing. You must be open to listening to music from all backgrounds and have the courage and confidence to explore new musical boundaries. It’s very painful at times but I think at the end, it’s worthwhile to keep your spirit and your curiosity on learning, alive. For example I consider my self a pop drummer. I like to keep steady beats on the tracks both live and in the studio. That’s why I’ve always loved Carols Vega and Jeff Porcaro as they still are my main inspiration when I think in the terms of playing. You understand what they do, and to me the main work for a drummer, is to keep a steady beat, it’s the back bone of the whole thing."
At the moment Fernova is working as a teacher and brings with this a unique style of teaching to achieve the best results for his students. He also is in a number of cover bands that have regular gigs around Melbourne and other parts of the country. Elyan is also a session musician and has played for a number of upcoming Australian artists on their albums.
"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart... Who looks outside dreams. Who looks inside awakens."
-Carl Jung-
Elyan endorses the below cymbals and drums
UFIP Cymbals
Le Soprano Drums
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