Dom Famularo

Dom Famularo was born in Long Island, New York. He started playing drums at the age of 11 and became a professional at the age of 12.

He began his career as a jazz drummer. He studied with some of the greatest drummers of the 20th century, including Jim Chapin and Joe Morello. With a passion for jazz and inspiring others, he began a successful drum teaching career, becoming one of the most sought-after clinicians of his time. Some of the most successful jazz and rock drummers have received lessons from him.

Famularo has been called the global drumming ambassador because of the many places he has visited and the large number of people who have listened to him each year. He was known for his style of playing with open hands and was the first Western drummer to perform in clinics in China.

Famularo has presented masterclasses and clinics around the world, has directed and conducted major drum expositions around the world, and for more than 40 years has been one of the most sought-after private drum instructors.

He taught many of today’s leading drummers, and students regularly came from all over the world to study intensively with him. He has been an educational director and consultant for several leading drum companies.

He has shared the stage with many famous musicians, including Steve Gadd, Terry Bozzio, B.B. King, Thomas Lang, Tommy Igoe, Will Calhoun and Chad Smith.