Mark Feldman
“Rhythmically and technically sophisticated.”
- Neil Peart, drummer “Rush”
Mark has been playing drums for a long time, and has lots of knowledge to share. He practices non-stop. He was one of the winners of “Modern Drummer” magazine’s very first drum solo contest, which was judged by the magazine’s staff, and well-known RUSH drummer, Neil Peart. Mark was chosen from a pool of over 1,700 drummers’ entries.
A graduate of Cornell U. (undergrad), and Columbia U. (masters), Mark is a current Vic Firth endorser, a former Sabian endorser, has written several instructional articles for Modern Drummer magazine, and has album credits on both major and indie labels.
He’s been recommended for gigs by Kenny Aronoff.
Mark has recorded or performed with:
- Alison Kraus
- Marshall Crenshaw
- G.E. Smith (SNL, Hall & Oates)
- Adam Holzman (Miles Davis)
- Andy York (John Mellencamp)
- Tony Shanahan (Patti Smith)
- Big Brother & the Holding Co.
- Cathy Richardson (Jefferson Starship)
- The Drifters
- Emily Remler (jazz great)
- Graham Maby (Joe Jackson)
Mark is currently studying with:
- John Riley (Miles Davis, John Scofield, Bob Minzter, Village Vanguard Orchestra).
Mark has studied extensively with:
- Rick Considine (Former Professor, Berklee College of Music)
- Hank Jaramillo (Drummer’s Collective, longtime drummer on Broadway’s “A Chorus Line”)
