Efthimis Tsakonitis
Session Drummer, Independent, Educator
Efthimis Tsakonitis is a drummer based in Greece. He began playing drums in the early ‘90s, at the age of 14, with some rock and metal local bands in Greece. He attended several annual drum courses in “Modern Music School” in Athens, Greece. He has also attended several clinics conducted by Akira Jimbo, Jojo Mayer, Steve Smith, and Dave Weckl. Efthimis Tsakonitis is drum Instructor of Municipal Conservatory of Lamia - Central Greece, and at the Music High School of Lamia - Central Greece.
Efthimis Tsakonitis’S GO-TO’S
Efthimis Tsakonitis
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Most memorable Next-Level Performance
When I performed live at a gig in Istanbul in a 6,000-person venue, the vibes were incredible and unforgettable!
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What Drives Your Creativity?
Listening to a variety of music genres is the root from which my creativity and my understanding of music stems from. A variety that consists from jazz and fusion, to alternative rock and heavy metal.
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Why do you choose Vic Firth?
What I love most about Vic Firth's American Classic 5A White and 5A DoubleGlaze is that these pairs of sticks feel like they belong right in my hands! They give me a great, easy and ergonomical drumming experience!