Nick Balkun is a Connecticut based drummer, producer and drum instructor who has over fifteen years experience teaching drums to all ages. In addition to teaching privately over the past 10 years, Nick was also the recipient of the 2016 Top Percussionist In Connecticut Award from the Percussive Arts Society Of America. Since 2009, Nick has performed live in 7 countries including USA, France, Germany, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Belgium and Canada.
Nick Balkun is a charismatic and insightful teacher who works his hardest to help his students grow through music and education. Each student receives a unique practice routine to help maximize their studies and excel quickly and efficiently in whatever style of music they play.
As a performer, Nick is an accomplished Connecticut-based musician who is in several internationally touring bands including Balkun Brothers, Legalized, Death Bear and more. Performing live and recording in the studio is the core of Nick's everyday life. From drum lessons, to music production lessons, to live band concerts, Nick is a musician who brings the highest level of professionalism and attention to detail in every facet of his work. Nick specializes in teaching all styles of music and bases his lessons on rudiments, technique and musical expression on all levels.
The Connecticut native has studied with various teachers since he began playing, including notable drummers Mike Mangini (Dream Theater), Tony Royster Jr. (Katy Perry, Jay-Z), David Garibaldi (Tower Of Power), Tim Alexander (Primus), Jaimoe (The Allman Brothers Band), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Neal Evans (Dopapod). Nick worked with the University of Connecticut marching band while in college. He specializes in rock, funk, and blues drumming but also has been trained in jazz, heavy metal, punk rock and marching. Some of Nick’s biggest influences include Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl, Mikkey Dee and John Bonham.
Nick is currently touring the World with his award winning rock n’ roll band, Balkun Brothers. Balkun Brothers has shared the stage with acts such as Johnny Winter, Gogol Bordello and Gary Clark Jr. The band has also been featured on major festival line-ups alongside The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Motley Crüe, Alice Cooper, Slayer, Iggy Pop and Linkin Park.
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