I started at 2 years old. My very first concert was at the age 7. I started with jazz and fusion gigs. Some of my most important concerts where to Blue note (Milan - New York), Kennedy Center in Washington and I was the only Italian band leader that played for the Olympic Games in London in 2012. After my college experience at Berklee college Of Music (Boston 2015 - 2017), I started working as a touring, session and recording drummer.
Gianluca Pellerito
Shadmher Aghili , Gianluca Pellerito quintet , indipendent
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Most memorable Next-Level Performance
A memorable moment for me was the first Tour Concert that I did in front 15.000 people in LA. At the beginning of the whole concert, my mind was in another dimension, my hands shaken but I grabbed my sticks and I did my best. That was a new beginning of my life and drumming, an exciting moment that I'll never forget. -
What Drives Your Creativity?
My creativity comes from essentially Practice between playing and watching other drummers. Some of my heroes are : Mike Mitchell , Devon Taylor, Tony Royster Jr, Aaron Spears, Chris Coleman, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Stanley Randolph -
Why do you choose Vic Firth?
Absolutely my 7A. Always comfortable with that. Great balance and precision and a perfect extension of my hands.
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