Promark by D’Addario has added drummer, clinician, and author Claus Hessler to their family of percussion artists.
Hessler is known for a variety of work as a drummer, from his his open-handed approach to drum set playing, to his ostinato-work and variety of musical styles.
Jim Chapin, the late author of Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer, said of Hessler, “I hardly know anyone who is closer to the real Moeller than Claus.”
Hessler has worked with and performed with musicians like Steve Smith, Alex Acuna, Walfredo Reyes Jr., JoJo Mayer, David Garibaldi, Johnny Rabb and Luis Conte, and currently performs with his hammond organ trio FLUX.
Hessler also has released many educational books and DVDs that have been nominated for “Best Educational Book,” causing the drummer to be nominated for “Best Educator / Clinician” by Modern Drummer Magazine. He also works as the chairman of PERCUSSION CREATIV, the biggest German-speaking community for drummers and percussionists in Europe.
On his partnership with Promark, Hessler said, “Amazing range of products. Different avenues of sound. First class quality and craftsmanship. Dedication to music education and preserving wood resources. Finding all of this combined makes Promark my favorite choice!”
