Joel Felsenstein

Joel Felsenstein

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Joel was born on January 2nd, 1992 in London, UK. He's a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who is known more for playing the drums with various bands. He started playing drums from the age of 4 and 11 years later started playing guitar. Now he is working on writing his own songs and is also an educator teaching drums and guitar to the next generation of musicians. Outside of music Joel is also a speaker, an entrepreneur, a podcaster, an author and a cinematographer. He is extremely creative, passionate and driven by a single desire help people and make changes in the world.

Joel is also on the autistic spectrum as well as having a rare metabolic disorder called Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) and uses his story as a source of inspiration. Its his story that drives his passion to create real change within the world, in society and in the workplace.

Joel
Felsenstein
IN 3

  • Most memorable Next-Level Performance

    The most memorable moment when I really unlocked my next-level performance was in college when I was playing with a 9 piece band at Logan Hall in London.
  • What Drives Your Creativity?

    My passion for music, Eric Singer, Jason Bonham, Marco Minneman, Mike Mangini Taylor Hawkins, fans feedback, and passing on my skill to the next generation of drummers.
  • Why do you choose Vic Firth?

    I have used Vic Firth for my whole life because the drumsticks just felt right in my hand and that is extremely important - you have to be comfortable with the equipment you use. In Harry potter we are told the wand chooses the wizard, but in my case the drumstick chooses the drummer. They just feel like an extension of my body whenever I pick them up.

BEHIND THE KIT

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