About Marko

Education: - Azusa Pacific University Masters of Music in Performance-Specialization: Drums. Graduate Assistantship. (Expected Graduation December 2021) - California State University of Northridge Bachelors of Music in Jazz Performance-Drum Set (Magna Cum Laude) (2011-2013) - Citrus College AA in Music Performance-Drum Set/Percussion(Dean's List) (2007-2010)

Performance Experience: Tang Gang: 8 piece Soul/Funk cover band (Present). Bodhi Rock: Reggae Band (Present). Night Shift: top 40/Dance band. Entertainment Residency at Hyatt Regency Maui, Summer 2010-2011. Original projects: David Rosales (present). Akane Tada Trio(Jazz) (present). Daniel Jimenez(Singer/Songwriter) (present). David & Olivia (Country/Americana/Folk). Oddisea (Progressive Rock/Jazz) - David Higgins (Country/Folk) Musicals: (various). Big Band/Jazz Ensembles.

Teaching Experience: – In-Home/Online Lessons (2008-Present) – San Gabriel Valley area – Academy Of Music (2013-2020) – Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Bravo Academy of Music (2015-2019) – La Habra, CA – West Coast Music Academy (2014) – Santa Clarita, CA – San Dimas Music (2010-2011) – San Dimas, CA – MI Music (2009) – Azusa, CA – Pacific Center for the Performing Arts (2007-2008) – Glendora, CA

Teaching Philosophy: Every student is an unique individual and lessons are developed to fit each of the students needs on a personalized level. My lessons are based on 8 important aspects that correlate with each other: Technique, Groove development, Reading, Performance, Ear Training, Improvisation, Play Along, and Independence/Coordination. I specialize in Drumset(Rock, Jazz, Latin and anything in between), but also teach Percussion(Latin, Orchestral, Marching Band).