First off.. my last name is pronounced (Mih-cal-co).. it’s easier than it looks.
Mike Michalkow - professional drummer, drum educator and percussionist for 20 years. A seasoned veteran of studio recording and live performance.
www.mikemichalkow.com
Bands involved with are R30 "A Tribute to RUSH" "Symphony In Demeanor, Tamburarasa, De La Terra, Brent Ellis Trio, 212 Degrees, as well as my own Jazz Trio.
Creator and Author of "The Jazz Drumming System" and "The Latin Drumming System" DVD’s/Book/Play-along CD. Available for sale at www.jazzdrummingsystem.com & www.latindrummingsystem.com
I have worked with David Foster for the David Foster Foundation in since 2005.
Available for freelance work, studio sessions and sub work and am currently offering drum lessons & masterclasses in the Vancouver area.
West coast Drum and Percussion Director for summer workshops at "The National Guitar Workshop" Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Endorsements include Yamaha Drums, Evans Drumheads, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks & Hansen Futz accessory pedals.
Author of "Building a Foundation For the Modern Drummer" Drum Instructional Book.
First Instructional DVD was released in June 2006 "The Secrets of the Moeller Method" visit www.moellermethod.com
Studied with Great drummers such as John "JR" Robinson, Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin, John Fisher, Virgil Donati, Mitch Dorge, Peter Magadini and Chuck Silverman.
Performed at the Vancouver International Drum Festival 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 and shared the stage with John "JR" Robinson, Dom Famularo, Virgil Donati, Cindy Blackman, Chad Smith, Matt Frenette, Mitch Dorge, Kirk Covington and Robby Ameen.
Mike is available for session work, performances and private/group lessons
About "Symphony In DeMeanor"
Four guys from Canada that joined together in 2002 to form Symphony in DeMeanor. Taking all the things they like from their influences, which include The Beatles, The Move, Badfinger, Queen, E.L.O. among others, and combining them into their own unique tapestry of sound. A retro sound, that’s completely new! In November 2004, SiD released their debut CD entitled "The First One". In 2005 it was nominated in the "Best Album" category of the International On-Line Music Awards; an award it received after over 15,000 ballots were cast. Their second release, surprisingly enough entitled "The Second One", has just been released in May 2006 and promises to surprise a few listeners, as the band shows their diversity, without straying too far from their own unique sound. The tracks from both CD’s can be downloaded for FREE from their website at www.symphonyindemeanor.com And if you want the actual product, and to support the band, both CD’s are also available there for sale at reasonable cost. Your choice!
Visit www.mikemichalkow.com for more info
Below is a recent video of a performance sample on my instructional DVD "Moeller method secrets" Available NOW at http://www.moellermethod.com Enjoy!
The full Moeller Method Secrets DVD has this clip and 2.5 hours of more footage (including many more band jam tracks) in high quality video.
YYZ Drum Solo - R30 "A Tribute to Rush" LIVE
How To Play a Songo on the Drums
Songo Playalong from Latin Drumming System
Latin Drumming System Trailer
Anadol Video - Tamburarasa
CrazyMan with Symphony In Demeanor
