Ed Bettinelli

Ed Bettinelli

Independent

Ed Bettinelli has been a stylized performing and recording artist for the past 40 years. Ed's focus over the years has been on original music, with two projects signed to major record deals on Geffen and RCA records. Both bands involved Ed assuming countless day to day business responsibilities along with writing and arranging contributions. Playing to coliseum capacity crowds before such acts as Pat Benatar, Bon Jovi, ASIA, Average White Band, Split Enz, The Tubes, Jack Bruce, and many others has well defined Ed's experiences as a dynamic performer.

Recording with high-profile producers such as Keith Olsen, David Thoener, Gary Lyons, David Prater, and Arthur Pason has contributed to his skills as a player and has added to his musical sensibility. Ed's musical background includes graduating from the Berklee College of Music, along with years of private study with such instructors as Alan Dawson, Peter Erskine, Gary Burton, Al Miller, Dom Famularo, Joe Hunt, Kim Plainfield, and Mike Clark, contribute to his playing and teaching philosophy. Ed operated E.K.G Music, a music house that was based in New York City. E.K.G. Music wrote music for film and T.V commercials.

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  • Most memorable Next-Level Performance

    Recording my first album with legend record producer Keith Olsen on Geffen Records. I found myself in the company recording with the likes Waddy Wachtel, Alan Pasqua, Steve Lukather. These players were my idols, and now we're tracking together!
  • What Drives Your Creativity?

    Colors, tones, textures, speaking the language of music, communicating through the drums to the listener, whoever that might be! "Becoming a Musician is an endless trip measured by time spent on that journey"! There is always head room for learning something new!
  • Why do you choose Vic Firth?

    I have been using Vic Firth's 5A Extremes for over 40 years, need I say more! :) Balance, Balance, Balance! As in life, balance is key! The same applies to making drum sticks. Vic Firth nails it with every pair!

BEHIND THE KIT

Independent