Drumtrainer Berlin

7 AM. Berlin Gleisdreieck. Skate pool. 5 drummers. Zero excuses. 🤘🥁

Our Marching Band is a big part of the Drumtrainer Pro Training curriculum — because playing drums is not just about practicing alone.

You learn to listen, react, lock in with other musicians and make music together. Our students get to play alongside each other, as well as with former students and lecturers.

And then there’s the best part: these skills can take you to paid gigs all over Germany and Europe. 🚐💥

Real gigs. Real crowds. Real music.

And yes… it’s ridiculously good fun.

7 AM? Who cares. Turn it up. 🥁🔥

🥁 SIMON GATTRINGER – LIVE IN SALZGITTER! 🇦🇹🔥

Simon Gattringer kommt ursprünglich aus Linz und ist inzwischen eine feste Größe in der deutschen Schlagzeuglandschaft.

Als fester Drummer von Johannes Oerding und als Teil der Band der erfolgreichen TV-Show „Wer stiehlt mir die Show?“ gehört Simon zu den gefragtesten Schlagzeugern der aktuellen deutschen Musikszene. Darüber hinaus ist er Teil des Lehrer-Teams der Popakademie Baden-Württemberg in Mannheim.

Simon 🥁 ist einmal mehr der Beweis dafür, dass einige der besten Schlagzeuger des Planeten aus der kleinen Alpenrepublik Österreich kommen! 🇦🇹❤️

Wir freuen uns riesig, ihn beim 38. International Drummer Meeting in Salzgitter dabei zu haben!

📍 Salzgitter
📅 2.–4. Oktober 2026

🥁 FROM STUDENT TO PRO: ANTON “TONI” EDER

Meet Anton “Toni” Eder from Linz, Austria, who joined our Professional Drummer Program in 2024.

Toni is one hell of a drummer—with great ears, groove and musicality. But what really sets him apart is that he’s a maker. He gets things done.

Shortly after he started with us, the rock band Tulpe came looking for a drummer. We recommended Toni. Fast forward: he’s now rocking some of the biggest festivals in the country with them—and the band is building a serious following online.

Toni has also played major gigs with our Drumtrainer Marching Band, including backing German superstar Nina Chuba on the TV blockbuster Wer stiehlt mir die Show?

And he’s not stopping there. Toni produces his own music, has his own jazz trio and also plays with German pop newcomer Baumgart.

All of this in a pretty damn short amount of time.

Well done, Toni. We’re fing proud of you.* 🤘🥁

Now keep bashing the sh** out of those drums!

🥁 MEET YOUR TRAINER: STEPHAN GENZE

Backstage at this year’s Berlin Drum Days: Stephan warming up with brushes on some very tired drumheads… while I challenge him to sing the German national anthem on top of it. 🤩

Because that’s Stephan.

Probably one of the hardest-working drummers in Germany—and a true musician’s musician.

From big band to jazz trio, from musical to theatre, Stephan does it all. His work with the Berliner Ensemble and their legendary Dreigroschenoper has taken him to Broadway in New York, Australia and stages all over Europe.

With his own Fine Art Big Band, he moves effortlessly from jazz clubs to major stages and arenas across Germany.

And the résumé goes deep: military band, classical percussion studies, and one of the first generations of Jazz Drums students at the University of the Arts Berlin.

But what we love most about Stephan is what happens when he teaches. His knowledge is deep, his standards are high, and his enthusiasm is contagious. Our students absolutely love and respect him.

Real music. Real musicians. Real experience.

Ladies & gentlemen, beautiful people…
Mr. Stephan Genze. 🤘🥁

🥁 Want to hear real music? Go out and see real musicians play.

Here’s a wacky old GoPro recording of our Chief Trainer Dirk Erchinger performing at the legendary Donauinselfest in Vienna with Austrian funk/jazz legends Count Basic, featuring the incredible New York singer Kelli Sae.

Dirk has been playing with Count Basic since 1995, and more than 30 years later, every single gig is still a blast. Great musicians, great songs, great people—and one of the funkiest live bands you’ll ever hear.

🎶 If you happen to be in Austria this weekend, don’t miss the rare chance to catch them live at the Hiesige & Dosige Festival in Wieselburg on August 8.

Come by, say hi, and party with one of Austria’s finest live bands!

🥁 Don’t just study music. Start playing it.

When you join our Professional Drummer Program, you don’t just become a student—you become part of the Drumtrainer Marching Band.

That means real gigs, real audiences and real experience from day one.

Over the years, we’ve performed at the Karneval der Kulturen, numerous shows, the NFL Game in Berlin, corporate events and festivals across Europe.

We’ve performed alongside artists like Ich + Ich, Massiv, Nina Chuba and Apache 207, appeared on TV shows, and played everything from Germany’s biggest arena tour to some of the country’s largest festivals.

The Marching Band is an essential part of our curriculum. You’ll learn to perform as one unit, listen, react under pressure, sing while playing and develop the skills every professional musician needs on stage.

Along the way, you’ll build friendships, expand your network and gain invaluable stage experience. For many of our students, these are their first professional gigs.

Most music schools prepare you for the music business. We take you into it.

🤘 Why just practice… when you can perform?

🚨 Nächster Dozent beim 38. International Drummer Meeting: Dennis Vanhöfen aka Kira Kyoto! 🥁

Mit Dennis Vanhöfen – besser bekannt als Kira Kyoto – erwartet euch einer der spannendsten Drummer der deutschen Szene. Seine kompromisslose Energie, sein modernes Drumming und sein einzigartiger Mix aus Präzision, Kreativität und Power machen ihn zu einem absoluten Highlight des diesjährigen International Drummer Meetings.

Freut euch auf eine inspirierende Clinic, jede Menge neue Ideen und einen Musiker, der zeigt, wie modernes Drumming heute klingt.

📍 38. International Drummer Meeting – Salzgitter
📅 2.–4. Oktober 2026

Seid dabei und erlebt Kira Kyoto live – zusammen mit vielen weiteren internationalen Top-Drummern! 🔥🥁

🥁 From Student to Pro.

In 2018, Paul Paust joined our Professional Drummer Program to take the first serious step toward a career in music.

Paul was one of those students who gave everything. Dedicated, hardworking, and always ready to play. Before long, he became a regular member of our Drumtrainer Marching Band—and we’re happy to say he still joins us whenever his schedule allows.

After Drumtrainer, Paul continued his studies at the renowned Popakademie Baden-Württemberg in Mannheim.

Today, he’s a busy professional drummer, performing on stages across Germany and Europe with artists like , , and .

Watching our alumni build successful careers is exactly why we do what we do.

We’re proud to have been part of your journey, Paul. Thanks for being such a badass—and keep crushing it! 🤘🥁

Meet Your Trainer: Martin Lillich 🎸

Some teachers leave a lasting impression. Martin Lillich has been one of them at Drumtrainer Berlin for more than a decade.

An exceptional bassist, educator and mentor, Martin combines an outstanding international career with a genuine passion for teaching. Throughout his career, he has performed alongside legendary artists including Kenny Wheeler, Charlie Mariano, Mikis Theodorakis and Nathan Milstein, while also teaching at renowned universities in Europe, Africa and Asia.

What makes Martin truly special isn’t just his incredible musical background—it’s his ability to inspire, encourage and bring out the best in every student.

We’re incredibly proud to have him as part of the Drumtrainer Berlin family. ❤️