Benjamin H. Baur - Tieflader
Ben is a hard working drummer based in Ludwigsburg.
Ben is a hard working drummer based in Ludwigsburg.
Simon Camatta - You Are So Me
Simon is a creative musician always searching for new sounds to incorporate into his performances. Expect bells, delays and loops!
Simon is a creative musician always searching for new sounds to incorporate into his performances. Expect bells, delays and loops!
Joerg Cassel - Independent
Born in Hamburg, Joerg in known for the grooves he has played blues, hard rock, and metal bands across Eastern Europe.
Born in Hamburg, Joerg in known for the grooves he has played blues, hard rock, and metal bands across Eastern Europe.
Christian Dempter - Dead Head
Down
After years of study at various German percussion schools, Christian is now becoming a recognised instructor in Munster.
After years of study at various German percussion schools, Christian is now becoming a recognised instructor in Munster.
Timo Diers - Gone Astray
This young German drummer has been called "simply awesome" by more than one professional band coach. You've got to hear him for yourself!
This young German drummer has been called "simply awesome" by more than one professional band coach. You've got to hear him for yourself!
Sven Edler - Yellow Press,
Vandes
You name it, Sven can play it. He's backed some of the country's most respected pop, blues, R&B, and Jazz artists.
You name it, Sven can play it. He's backed some of the country's most respected pop, blues, R&B, and Jazz artists.
Robert Ertl - Wipeout
Robert is the musical director for the group Wipeout overseeing nearly 60 gigs a year with the band. They are one of Germany's best party bands.
Robert is the musical director for the group Wipeout overseeing nearly 60 gigs a year with the band. They are one of Germany's best party bands.
Clements Frank - September Murder, Mathyr
Always open to new musical possibilities, Clements can be found playing everything from nu-jazz to metal in clubs across Germany.
Always open to new musical possibilities, Clements can be found playing everything from nu-jazz to metal in clubs across Germany.
Arne Glosser - Blakvise
A lesser-known Germany drummer, Arne's work with his band Blakvise is sure to bring him the attention he deserves. Tight, clean, and powerful!
A lesser-known Germany drummer, Arne's work with his band Blakvise is sure to bring him the attention he deserves. Tight, clean, and powerful!
Rene Hellerman - Independent
Although active in several groups, Rene is currently attending music school and workign hard to refine his skills.
Although active in several groups, Rene is currently attending music school and workign hard to refine his skills.
Winni Borgolte - Leader, Ecole de Batterie, GER
Winni has been a popular performer and instuctor through parts of Europe for many years and has founded his own drum school in Germany.
Winni has been a popular performer and instuctor through parts of Europe for many years and has founded his own drum school in Germany.
Thorsten Harnitz - Independent
Since the spring of 2008, Thornsten has been teaching drums and classical percussion at the University of Music & Drama in Hannover.
Since the spring of 2008, Thornsten has been teaching drums and classical percussion at the University of Music & Drama in Hannover.
Chriss Gripp - Torment, Paragon
Chris is very active in the German metal scene based out of Hamburg.
Chris is very active in the German metal scene based out of Hamburg.
Winnie
Borgolte has taught a lot of students. After
studying percussion at the Agostini Drum School in
Paris during the 1980s, he returned home to his
native Germany and opened his own teaching school.
Since then, his school and the teaching structure
he helped develop have grown into six separate
schools spread across the country.
“The Paris school was founded in1966 by Dante Agostini and Kenny Clarke,” said Borgolte. “There you can start playing drums from every age and every level. The advantage is that you learn systematically the different styles of music and their notation. You can develop your knowledge from the beginning until a professional player.”
Understanding the importance of learning a variety of playing styles is what really sparked Borgolte’s interest in starting a similar teaching program back home. After all, any drummer attempting to make a career in music needs to be familiarized with several styles of music and their unique fundamentals. And at the time, a German school designed to ensure a well-rounded percussion education did not exist.
“For me, I was surprised to discover the possibility of learning drums in Paris in 1985 with a good structure I’d never encountered before. Other schools or teachers were showing something in one or the other direction, but never with a real construction. After studying in France, I returned home and founded the first school here in Germany in 1990. We’ve now grown to six schools and are looking forward to getting more in Germany in the future.”
Borgolte’s decision to pursue a career as a drum instructor came after a close examination of the music business and the stories he’d heard told by many musicians.
“During my time as a student, I had had the pleasure to meet and to play with some famous and professional musicians,” he said. “While listening to their biographies and their experiences in music business and got the impression that making a go as a performer wasn’t going to be easy and wouldn’t always be predictable. That’s when I came to the decision to open a school as my platform to make my music.”
At the Ecole de Batterie in Kassel, Borgolte oversees the instruction of approximately 120 students.
“We have schools in Kassel, Rotenburg, Oldenburg, Osnabrück, Kaufungen, and Bremen. In Kassel and Osnabrück we have each about 120 pupils and the other schools have between 50-80 students.”
With an eye for starting drummers at a young age, Borgolte’s schools follow a detailed curriculum that takes several years to complete.
“We are presently working with a 10 year system,” he said. “Every year has a specialized program to follow. Each session includes specific techniques and exercises. As the summer draws nearer and the lesson season is coming closer to a close, students at every level are expected to prepare for an end of session examination to ensure they have learned all the necessary lessons and requirements for that particular year. “They each have the possibility to begin preparing their examination stuff between 4 and 6 weeks in advance. Then they can present there performance in front of a professional jury, which is invited specifically for the event.”
While participation in the final examinations is not mandatory, Borgolte does his best to convince students to take part. His end goal is produce professional quality drummers who will have the skills and qualification necessary to pursue a career as a musician or instructor.
Many of his students have gone on to become instructors themselves while other shave found themselves playing in symphonies and rock bands, and on festival stages and concert halls around all across Europe.
To learn more about his school, visit him online at HYPERLINK "http://www.schlagzeugschule-winni-borgolte.de" www.schlagzeugschule-winni-borgolte.de
“The Paris school was founded in1966 by Dante Agostini and Kenny Clarke,” said Borgolte. “There you can start playing drums from every age and every level. The advantage is that you learn systematically the different styles of music and their notation. You can develop your knowledge from the beginning until a professional player.”
Understanding the importance of learning a variety of playing styles is what really sparked Borgolte’s interest in starting a similar teaching program back home. After all, any drummer attempting to make a career in music needs to be familiarized with several styles of music and their unique fundamentals. And at the time, a German school designed to ensure a well-rounded percussion education did not exist.
“For me, I was surprised to discover the possibility of learning drums in Paris in 1985 with a good structure I’d never encountered before. Other schools or teachers were showing something in one or the other direction, but never with a real construction. After studying in France, I returned home and founded the first school here in Germany in 1990. We’ve now grown to six schools and are looking forward to getting more in Germany in the future.”
Borgolte’s decision to pursue a career as a drum instructor came after a close examination of the music business and the stories he’d heard told by many musicians.
“During my time as a student, I had had the pleasure to meet and to play with some famous and professional musicians,” he said. “While listening to their biographies and their experiences in music business and got the impression that making a go as a performer wasn’t going to be easy and wouldn’t always be predictable. That’s when I came to the decision to open a school as my platform to make my music.”
At the Ecole de Batterie in Kassel, Borgolte oversees the instruction of approximately 120 students.
“We have schools in Kassel, Rotenburg, Oldenburg, Osnabrück, Kaufungen, and Bremen. In Kassel and Osnabrück we have each about 120 pupils and the other schools have between 50-80 students.”
With an eye for starting drummers at a young age, Borgolte’s schools follow a detailed curriculum that takes several years to complete.
“We are presently working with a 10 year system,” he said. “Every year has a specialized program to follow. Each session includes specific techniques and exercises. As the summer draws nearer and the lesson season is coming closer to a close, students at every level are expected to prepare for an end of session examination to ensure they have learned all the necessary lessons and requirements for that particular year. “They each have the possibility to begin preparing their examination stuff between 4 and 6 weeks in advance. Then they can present there performance in front of a professional jury, which is invited specifically for the event.”
While participation in the final examinations is not mandatory, Borgolte does his best to convince students to take part. His end goal is produce professional quality drummers who will have the skills and qualification necessary to pursue a career as a musician or instructor.
Many of his students have gone on to become instructors themselves while other shave found themselves playing in symphonies and rock bands, and on festival stages and concert halls around all across Europe.
To learn more about his school, visit him online at HYPERLINK "http://www.schlagzeugschule-winni-borgolte.de" www.schlagzeugschule-winni-borgolte.de
Jens Weiden Heimer - Independent
Jens hails from Heidelberg and has been playing for 25 years backing up several artists including US singer Renee Walker.
Jens hails from Heidelberg and has been playing for 25 years backing up several artists including US singer Renee Walker.
Marcel Heuser - Independent
Marcel lives in the centre of music in Germany, Mannheim and has already won several awards for his playing.
Marcel lives in the centre of music in Germany, Mannheim and has already won several awards for his playing.
Tim Husung - Independent
Tim is currently working with the Wolli Rhodes Goldene Zeiten Orchestra and several other groups around the area.
Tim is currently working with the Wolli Rhodes Goldene Zeiten Orchestra and several other groups around the area.
Edwin Karbaumer - Independent
Edwin studied for several years at Drummers Focus, a drum school near his Munich home. He can be found playing everything from blues to boogie woogie.
Edwin studied for several years at Drummers Focus, a drum school near his Munich home. He can be found playing everything from blues to boogie woogie.
Aliyar Kinik - Independent
This young German drummer won the Best European Drummer Contest at the 2007 Musikmesse tradeshow held annually in Frankfurt.
This young German drummer won the Best European Drummer Contest at the 2007 Musikmesse tradeshow held annually in Frankfurt.
Oliver Kugel - Ras Dashan
Oliver is busy playing with the the group Ras Dashan, touring much of Eastern Europe including several notable festival dates.
Oliver is busy playing with the the group Ras Dashan, touring much of Eastern Europe including several notable festival dates.
Julian Kulpmann - Jazz Orchestra of the Federal
Republic of Germany
Julian lives in Berlin and has studied with many of Germany's top drum instructors.
Julian lives in Berlin and has studied with many of Germany's top drum instructors.
Christian Kuppi - Gringo's fate, Westfalia Big Band
After studying for many years with Diethard Stein in Dusseldorf, Christian now plays and tours with a variety of acts.
After studying for many years with Diethard Stein in Dusseldorf, Christian now plays and tours with a variety of acts.
Georg Lenhardt - Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
Known in German music circles as Sir G, Georg has been playing for over 20 years and lists Mitch Michell, Phil Collins, and Lars Ulrich among his influences.
Known in German music circles as Sir G, Georg has been playing for over 20 years and lists Mitch Michell, Phil Collins, and Lars Ulrich among his influences.
Manuel Loos - Bosstime , Electric Dreams of Sheep
A veteran of The Blue man Group, Manuel teaches, performs and composes music for film and theatre.
A veteran of The Blue man Group, Manuel teaches, performs and composes music for film and theatre.
Sebastian Meyer - Independent
This hard working German musician plays everything from metal and blues to rock and pop, keeping him busy as a studio musician.
This hard working German musician plays everything from metal and blues to rock and pop, keeping him busy as a studio musician.
Nook - Die Krupps
Nook cut his teeth playing with several acts in and around Germany before landing the job as the beating machine for legendary German industrial group Die Krupps.
Nook cut his teeth playing with several acts in and around Germany before landing the job as the beating machine for legendary German industrial group Die Krupps.
Kai Paulmann - Independent
After studying at the Musikschule Dreiklang in Hannover. he now teaches in the Lower-Saxony area.
After studying at the Musikschule Dreiklang in Hannover. he now teaches in the Lower-Saxony area.
Frederik Sagolla - UnPrepared
Fred's band have been called one of the most ambitious new-comer pop punk bands in Germany and have shared the stage with Ignite and The Ataris.
Fred's band have been called one of the most ambitious new-comer pop punk bands in Germany and have shared the stage with Ignite and The Ataris.
Christian Sander - Excrementory Grindfuckers
After entering into the famous German metal scene in 2003, Christian has been very active touring and performing at some of Eastern Europe's best known fesitvals.
After entering into the famous German metal scene in 2003, Christian has been very active touring and performing at some of Eastern Europe's best known fesitvals.
Daniel Schlep - The Loox
The unusual combination of indie-rock and pop arrangements or acoustic music with dance beats seems to be absolutely ordinary in Daniel's playing style.
The unusual combination of indie-rock and pop arrangements or acoustic music with dance beats seems to be absolutely ordinary in Daniel's playing style.
Elias Schmelzer - Truth for the
Faithless
Elias began his drummer career at 18 after finding an old kit in the attic. He is now touring in support of his band's first full-length release.
Elias began his drummer career at 18 after finding an old kit in the attic. He is now touring in support of his band's first full-length release.
Goce Stevkovski - Independent
Michael Wolpers - Independent
Michael says it best - "Play simple, safe, and groove like hell. When it is about the music, groove or die."
Michael says it best - "Play simple, safe, and groove like hell. When it is about the music, groove or die."
Los Cabos Drumsticks, 29 Millennium Drive, Hanwell,
New Brunswick, Canada, E3C 2N9
Ph: 506-460-8352 Fx: 506-474-2415
info@loscabosdrumsticks.com
New Brunswick, Canada, E3C 2N9
Ph: 506-460-8352 Fx: 506-474-2415
info@loscabosdrumsticks.com
Steffi Skolik - Hells Belles
We met Steffi at winter NAMM 2011. Steffi spends much of her time playing rock and roll in Germany's incredible, all female, AC/DC tribute act Hells Belles.
We met Steffi at winter NAMM 2011. Steffi spends much of her time playing rock and roll in Germany's incredible, all female, AC/DC tribute act Hells Belles.
Frederic Michel - The Plaid
Andreas Kutschera - independent
Andreas is a professional drummer, musician and teacher who lives in Munich, Germany. He has been playing in a number of styles with several groups across Europe since 1999.
Andreas is a professional drummer, musician and teacher who lives in Munich, Germany. He has been playing in a number of styles with several groups across Europe since 1999.
Steffen Engelhardt - Drifted!
Bio coming soon.
Bio coming soon.
