VIC FIRTH ARTIST
MARKUS CZENIA

German-born musician, Markus Czenia started playing drums in 1982. In those early years he played Big Band scores and cover music. Markus had always been attracted to heavy metal music and in 1993 he got his first major deal with the Trash/Speed Metal Band Rattfink. Three years later he found a love of fusion music and become part of the Fusion-Trio Carport Music. More recently Markus has also played progressive rock with Flaming-Moh and working considerably in the studio.

In 2000 he opened his own Drum School and since 2004 has also taught at Government Music School. In 2006 he got the public acceptance, as a tutor in the special field drums. Markus has played drums on 13 CDs and 2 DVDs.

In 2007 Markus was awarded the 25. German Rock and Pop Award for Best Drummer.


VIDEO SPOTLIGHT:

Montreal Drumfest 2008

 NEW VIDEO - Montréal Drumfest 2008
The drumming world is an ever-changing one, and just when you think you've seen and heard everything, a younger generation of musicians is creating new ways to perform on stage, adding to the educational aspect of our art. Each year, The Montréal Drumfest brings the best drumming talent from around the world to one event! Check out this video of Vic Firth artist Markus Czenia!



Check out Markus' Stick of Choice:
American Classic® 85A
Combines the dimensions of an 8D and 5A. A great jazz stick.
L = 16" | Dia. = .550"