CREDITS
Claus is currently teaching at these institutes
Claus is also the first European drumset artist to be honored with positions as “distinguished” professor respectively “distinguished expert” at Keimyung University Daegu, South Korea, and Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Over 25 years as associate professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Frankfurt (Germany). Author for educational columns and articles for drum magazines worldwide from “Modern Drummer” (US) to “Drums & Percussion” (GER) to “Drumscene” (AUS). Find further press info in the download section.
TESTIMONIALS
DOM FAMULARO
Global Ambassador of Drumming
“I travel the globe performing, teaching and mostly learning drum set. It is rare when I meet someone who has all the qualities of being a wonderful person and performer. Claus has both! He understands the bigger picture of drumming and music. He learned all the techniques the best I have seen and when I return each year to Germany I learn again when we perform together! I suggest all drummers to spend some time with Claus and watch yourself grow!”
RAMON MONTAGNER
Drummer | Educator | Author
“Claus Hessler is a true master in every sense! Being around him inspires me to keep learning more and more. His clarity of thought and depth of musical knowledge constantly amaze me, revealing new perspectives. I always learn so much from him! Thank you!”
JIM CHAPIN
“To anyone who is interested in knowing the pure Moeller Method I would recommend to go and check out Claus Hessler in Germany. He already was a great music player when I met him 13 years ago; over the years of studying and watching he picked up the complete range of technical details of the Moeller Technique. Now he has become what I call a “drum athlete”. His flawless and fluid motions, the way he applies this technique for ostinatos over various toms and cymbals along with independent patterns of his feet is really unique, very “drumistic” and yet musical. And I’m sure there is still a lot more that we have to be prepared for … I hardly know anyone who is closer to the “real Moeller” than Claus – and above all he’s one of the nicest persons you can imagine.”
TOM CHAPIN
“My father always spoke so highly of Claus, his dedication and technique. He thought Claus was great!”
MARK SCHULMAN
Drummer with P!NK, Billy Idol, Simple Minds | Speaker | Author
“Claus just floored me when I saw him perform at the Musik Messe … his musicality, chops and unique instrumentation on the drum kit. Wow what a talent!”
“Since I‘ve been taking lessons with Claus my whole feel as well as my way of thinking has totally changed.”
„Rarely do you run across a player with such in-depth knowledge of technique matched with the ability to teach it. Claus has helped me in my pursuit of more relaxed and fluid approach to playing. I would highly recommend taking a Skype lesson, it will make a difference!”
„ … After my lesson, as an experiment I immediately began using the Chapin-style grip Claus showed me. I was stunned at the level of comfort I felt! I’ve never used a grip like this before…the closest to it was when I studied with Chuck Brown in 1972 in Oakland. I’m a fan…!!! Thank you again for the kindness and hospitality.“
ANIKA NILLES (GER)
“A lot of my technique comes from Claus … I studied with Claus for 8 or 9 years, starting around the age of 19. Claus is an awesome teacher! He has more knowledge about music and drumming than anybody I’ve ever met.“
Masterclasses | Performances
- Ultimate Drummers’ Weekend, Melbourne (AUS)
- Berklee College of Music, Boston (USA)
- PASIC, Indianapolis (USA)
- Drumeo, Vancouver (CAN)
- China Drum Summit, Beijing (CHN)
- Drum Teacher Camp, Beijing (CHN)
- Drummers’ Collective, New York (USA)
- Rioja Drumfestival, Logrono (E)
- Alteisa Drumfest, Zamorra (E)
- Porto Drumshow, Porto (P)
- Austrian Percussion Camp (A)
- Laguna Drumfest (MEX)
- ICMP, London (UK)
- Barranquilla Drumfest, Colombia (COL)
- Int. Percussion Summer Camp, Taipei (TW)
- Shanghai Conservatory of Music (CHN)
- Szegedrum Camp, Szeged (HUN)
- Dia Do Ritmo, Aveiro (P)
- Lavra Drumfest, Porto (P)
- Croatia Drum Camp (HRO)
- iPop, University of Music and Arts, Vienna (A)
- Cordoba Drumfest, Argentina (ARG)
- Drums Fusion Festival, Bydgoszsc (PL)
- Perpignan Conservatory of Music (F)
- Sorna Music Drum Camp, Teheran (IR)
- Sounding Jerusalem (ISR)
- Drumfestival Switzerland (CH)
- Seattle Drumschool of Music, Seattle (USA)
- Malvinas Drumfest, Buenos Aires (ARG)
- PAS Days of Percussion, Italy (I)
Live- | Studio Credits
- New York Voices (Grammy Award winning vocal group)
- Mike Stern (Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Brecker Brothers)
- Peter Wölpl (Billy Cobham, Super Drumming)
- Rhani Krija (Sting, Herbie Hancock)
- Albert Mangelsdorff (United Jazz & Rock Ensemble)
- Barbara Dennerlein
- NDR Radiophilharmonie + Dominique Horwitz
- Matt Smith
- Woijtek Pilichowski
- Michael Sagmeister
- Bob Mintzer (Yellowjackets, Buddy Rich, Tito Puente, Mel Lewis)
- Don Braden (Wynton Marsalis, Roy Haynes, Bill Cosby Show)
- Jocelyn B. Smith
- Herb Ellis (Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson)
- Larry Coryell
- Randy Brecker
- Ack van Rooyen (United Jazz & Rock Ensemble, Gil Evans)
- Klaus Doldinger