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Mark Siracusa

Mark Siracusa - Drums, Vocals and Percussion

I’ve been on the music scene for 40 years and have played with many bands doing everything from big band to reggae. Having been on the music scene for so long, I've acquired a great deal of knowledge regarding the entertainment industry here in Southwest Florida and the surrounding area. Originally from the Central NY area, I made my way down to Naples, Florida in 1986 and have been performing professionally ever since. I can be heard on Marc Vee's smooth jazz CD's called "Inspiration" available through cdbaby.com. And in early 2011, I can be heard playing drums and percussion on his latest CD “My Journey” which is also available at cdbaby.com.

Education At age of 10, I became interested in drums thanks to my parents love for big band swing music. Witnessing the British Invasion in my living room via the Ed Sullivan show solidified in my mind that becoming a drummer was my true calling.

My brother, Dan, helped to set up formal lessons for me with his friend, local drummer Lenny Nocelli. While working with him, I completed Breeze Easy Method's for Drums by John Kinyon. I continued formal training at the Dick Howard School of Percussion. In my free time, I simultaneously completed Jim Chapin’s “Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer” and “Stick Control for the Snare Drummer” by George Lawrence Stone.

Later, while performing in the New York state area, I was briefly schooled by renowned drummer David Hanlon and continued tutoring myself through the Rockin' Bass Drum book by John Lombardo. Returning from the road for a period, I earned my Associates Degree at a local college, where I also played in the music department "stage band" and performed music on weekends in the local area.

Gear

Complete Pearl Master Studio Drum Kit with Zildjian Cymbals. LP Congas, Bongos, Cajon and other Percussion instruments. Complete set of BeyerDynamic drum microphones with an AKG D112 microphone on the bass drum.


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