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Adam Marcello

Associate Professor

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Rhode Island native Adam Marcello is a professional drummer, music director, educator, clinician, and programmer most notably recognized for his work with singer Katy Perry.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, his performances range from multiple world tours, the Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show, Saturday Night Live, and American Idol to recordings for numerous movies and TV shows including theme songs for Modern Family, Arrested Development, and Deadwood.
As a clinician and artist for Roland Drums, he has helped to develop techniques and instruments for hybrid electronic/acoustic drumming as well as programming for drummers and percussionists. These versatile techniques can be applied to live performance and studio recording to help maintain musicality and creativity on the drums.

Courses Taught (4)

Contemporary Electronic Drum Set

ILPD-401

Private Instruction - Percussion: All Levels

PIPC-XXX

Studio Drumming Techniques and Applications

PSPC-341

Recital Preparation: Percussion - All Levels

RPPC-XXX

Career Highlights

Performed/worked/recorded with Katy Perry, Paul McCartney, Bono, Dave Matthews, Steve Perry (Journey), Alanis Morissette, Sara Bareilles, Moby, Clean Bandit, Lisa Loeb.
Performed at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show with Katy Perry
Recordings include themes for TV shows Modern Family, Arrested Development, and Deadwood

In Their Own Words

"With my students I focus on technique, phrasing, time, touch, and feel. These abstract words used to describe making music comfortable and exciting to the listener are in my experience, the fundamental launch pad for every musician.
I encourage my students to be active listeners. Not only to the other musicians they're playing with, but also to themselves. Good listeners make good communicators and that is our goal as musicians to serve the music we play with our own unique personality."

"I've been fortunate in my career to perform on some of the biggest stages in the world. I share what I have learned from these amazing experiences with my students and give them the tools to be successful in an ever changing industry."