Max Klots

SESSIONS / AUTHOR / EDUCATOR / MUSSORGSKY COLLEGE OF MUSIC

Jazz/fusion drummer, session player and the author of internationally acknowledged instructional products, Max Klots is known as one of the most respected drum educators in Russia. He is an Honorary Lifetime member of the National Association of Rudimental Drummers (N.A.R.D.) and a member of Dom Famularos Approved Teachers List published by Modern Drummer magazine. An active clinician for Yamaha, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Remo and Latin Percussion, Max cites his legendary teacher, great Jim Chapin as his inspiration to start doing clinics in 2003.

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    Drum clinic I did at San Jose State after taking lessons with Dave Weckl.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    As a performer/session player: hearing a well-composed piece of music that I have to play/record drums for; coming up with the drum parts that fit the music perfectly and making them groove. As an educator: finding new ways to pass the knowledge to my students and keeping them inspired.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    Vic Firth has been my choice of sticks right from the start—always consistently straight, perfectly matched and having a great balance and feel. Their quality is unparalleled and almost unbelievable for a product made of wood.

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