About Me

My name is Michael Anetsberger. I am a drummer and educator, as well as a composer.
You can hire me for:

Live Performances

I always put the music first, no ego involved. I prepare diligently and I am punctual and reliable. No matter if it is in a club in front of a small audience or a big concert hall with a loud production, I always give 100% in order to make the project a success.
I have been fortunate to share the stage with brilliant musicians, such as Larry Koonse, Alphonso Johnson, Nate Radley, Sean Conly, David Roitstein, Darek Oles and Randy Gloss.
Among the styles I have played are Jazz, Funk,Rock, R’n’B, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and many more.

If you would like to hire me for your project or collaborate with me, visit my Contact page.

Studio Recordings

In the studio–just as with live performances–the music and the project are at the center of my attention. No matter the style, whether it is a groovy R’n’B production, a vibey Jazz session, or a roaring Rock record, aside from providing the “traditional” drum set sounds, I love experimenting with alternative sound sources and sending the drum signal through all kinds of effects.
The musicians I have had the pleasure of collaborating on recording projects with include Manu Katché, David Roitstein, Andreas Bernitt, Isamu McGregor, Beshar Al Azzawi, Alice Viola and Maxhoba Maponya.

We can record in a studio of your choice, or I can also play your song in my studio and send you the mixed or raw drum tracks.

If you would like to hire me for your project or collaborate with me, visit my Contact page.

Drum Lessons

I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others and helping my students improve and progress and achieve their goals. One thing, which distinguishes me from other teachers, is the experience I have gained recording and performing in studios and on stages in both Europe and the USA. In my lessons I draw from my excellent education at Drummers Collective (New York City) and my graduate studies at California Institute of the Arts (Los Angeles), where I learned from the best: Joe La Barbera, Peter Retzlaff, Ian Froman, Vince Cherico, Marko Djordjevic, Mark Flynn, Brad Flickinger, and many more.
I design my lessons with my students’ interests and goals in mind. I don’t require you to take regular lessons and won’t lock you into a contract. We can play it by ear, or you can hire me for an “intensive program” and we’ll work on your drumming for several hours a day, multiple days in a row. All you need, is a laptop/tablet/smartphone with a camera and mic. I have state of the art microphones and cameras to provide you with the best sound and multiple viewing angles.

If you would like to take lessons with me, please visit my Contact page.

Bio

The most important details of my bio:

2000: Started drumming in hometown near Munich, Germany
First few years: Cover and Original Bands (Rock, Pop, Funk)
2008: Two-Week-Course at Drummers Collective, New York
2008-2012: Played in local music scene while earning Bachelor of Science Degree, Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Munich (TUM)
2012-2014: Diploma, Drummers Collective, New York
2012-Present: Professional Musician (playing, recording, teaching)
2015-2017: Master’s Degree, California Institute of the Arts, Los Angeles
2019: Beyond Music Public Award for song “Funky Lami” by Beshar Al Azzawi
2019: Beyond Music Creativity Award for song “Grace of a God” by Andreas Bernitt
2020: Beyond Music Creativity Award for song “Tika We” by Andreas Bernitt and Ingrid White (produced by Manu Katché)

Examples of My Work

Sunday Afternoon by Alice Viola
Dust ‘Til Sun by Alice Viola
Tika We by Ingrid White and Andreas Bernitt
(We won the Beyond Music Creativity Award for this song produced by Manu Katché)
Murrou Binai by Beshar Al Azzawi (Ensemble: HiJAZZ)
A few selections of my ensemble
From Carolann Brevard’s Album “Greatness”

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