Dom Famularo
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Dom Famularo, NAMM Show 2010
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| Birth name | Dom Famulro |
| Born | 1953 Long Island, New York |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Website | Cycle of Self Empowerment |
Dom Famularo (born 1953 in Long Island, New York), is a professional drummer, drum teacher, author, clinician and motivational speaker.
Dom Famularo is a drummer, drum teacher, author, clinician and motivational speaker from Long Island, New York. He started playing when he was 11 and became a professional at the age of 12. Dom began his career as a performing jazz drummer. He studied under 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 had instruction from Dom.
He has been called Drumming's Global Ambassador due to the many places he visits and vast number of people that hear him speak each year. Dom is known for his open handed playing style. He is also the first western drummer to perform clinics in China.
He has presented masterclasses and clinics around the globe in United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Serbia, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Costa Rica, Honduras, Puerto Rico, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Israel, Canary Islands, South Africa,Latvia and Botswana.
He has directed and emceed major drumming expos around the world, and has been one of drumming' s most sought-after private instructors for over 30 years. He has taught many of today's leading drummers, and students regularly fly in from around the globe for intensive study with Dom. Dom acts as Education Director and consultant for several leading drum companies.
Dom uses Mapex drums, Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, and Evans drum heads. He has several signature series sticks by Vic Firth. Famularo has shared the stage with many famous musicians—some include Steve Gadd, Terry Bozzio, B.B. King, Thomas Lang, Tommy Igoe, Will Calhoun and Chad Smith. He is also a motivational speaker and the author of "Cycle of Self-Empowerment."
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