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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Dom Famularo
| name = Dom Famularo
| image = Dom Famularo 2010.jpg
| image = Dom Famularo 2010.jpg
| caption = Dom Famularo, [[NAMM Show]] 2010
| caption = Famularo in 2010
| birth_name =
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| birth_date = {{bda|August 26, 1953}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1953|08|26}}
| birth_place = [[Long Island]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Long Island, New York]], U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|2023|09|27|1953|08|26}}
| instrument = [[Drum kit|Drums]]
| instrument = Drums
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| years_active = 1966–present
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| website = {{url|domfamularo.com}}
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'''Dom Famularo''' (born August 26, 1953) is an American drummer, drum teacher, author, clinician and motivational speaker.
'''Dom Famularo''' (August 26, 1953 – September 27, 2023) was an American [[drummer]], drum teacher, author, clinician, and motivational speaker.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
Famularo was born in Long Island, New York. He started playing when he was 11 and became a professional at the age of 12. Dom began his career as a performing jazz drummer. He studied under some of the greatest drummers of the 20th century, including [[Jim Chapin]] and [[Joe Morello]]. With a passion for [[jazz]] and inspiring others, he began a successful drum teaching career, becoming one of the most sought-after clinicians of his time. Some of the most successful jazz and rock drummers have had instruction from Dom.
Dom Famularo was born on [[Long Island, New York]]. He started playing the drums when he was 11 and became a professional at the age of 12. He began his career as a performing jazz drummer. He studied under some of the greatest drummers of the 20th century, including [[Jim Chapin]] and [[Joe Morello]]. With a passion for [[jazz]] and inspiring others, he began a successful drum teaching career, becoming one of the most sought-after clinicians of his time. Some of the most successful jazz and rock drummers had instruction from him.


He has been called '''Drumming's Global Ambassador''' due to the many places he visits and vast number of people that hear him speak each year.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Dom_Famularo.html | title=Dom "The Teacher" Famularo | publisher=drummerworld.com}}</ref>
Famularo was called '''Drumming's Global Ambassador''' due to the many places he visited and vast number of people that heard him speak each year.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Dom_Famularo.html | title=Dom "The Teacher" Famularo | publisher=drummerworld.com}}</ref> He was known for his [[open handed playing]] style and was the first western drummer to perform clinics in China.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://domfamularo.com/about-dom.html | title=About Dom | publisher=domfamularo.com | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061208212010/http://www.domfamularo.com/about-dom.html | archive-date=December 8, 2006 }}</ref>
Dom is known for his [[open handed playing]] style. He is also the first western drummer to perform clinics in China.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://domfamularo.com/about-dom.html | title=About Dom | publisher=domfamularo.com | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061208212010/http://www.domfamularo.com/about-dom.html | archivedate=December 8, 2006 }}</ref>


He has presented masterclasses and clinics around the globe in United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Serbia, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Costa Rica, Honduras, Puerto Rico, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Israel, Canary Islands, South Africa, Ukraine, Latvia and Botswana.
Famularo presented masterclasses and clinics around the globe in United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Serbia, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Costa Rica, Honduras, Puerto Rico, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Israel, Canary Islands, South Africa, Ukraine, Latvia and Botswana.


He has directed and emceed major drumming expos around the world, and has been one of drumming' s most sought-after private instructors for over 40 years. He has taught many of today's leading drummers, and students regularly fly in from around the globe for intensive study with Dom. Dom acts as Education Director and consultant for several leading drum companies.
Famularo directed and [[Master of ceremonies|emceed]] major drumming expos around the world, and was one of drumming's most sought-after private instructors for over 40 years. He taught many of today's leading drummers, and students regularly flew in from around the globe for intensive study with him. He acted as education director and consultant for several leading drum companies.


Dom uses [[Mapex drums]] and [[Sabian Cymbals|Sabian]] cymbals. Famularo has shared the stage with many famous musicians—some include [[Steve Gadd]], [[Terry Bozzio]], [[B.B. King]], [[Thomas Lang]], [[Tommy Igoe]], [[Will Calhoun]] and [[Chad Smith]]. He is also a motivational speaker and the author of "Cycle of Self-Empowerment."
Famularo used [[Mapex drums]] and [[Sabian Cymbals|Sabian]] cymbals. He shared the stage with many famous musicians—some include [[Steve Gadd]], [[Terry Bozzio]], [[B.B. King]], [[Thomas Lang]], [[Tommy Igoe]], [[Will Calhoun]] and [[Chad Smith]]. He was also a motivational speaker and the author of "Cycle of Self-Empowerment."


Dom was voted Best Clinician by the readers of ''Modern Drummer'' magazine in 2005 and 2006, and by the readers of ''DRUM!'' in 2006. He is also the author of ''It's Your Move'' and ''The Cycle of Self-Empowerment'', and co-author of ''The Weaker Side'' and ''Drumset Duets'' (with Stephane Chamberland), ''Open-Handed Playing'' (with Claus Hessler), ''Eighth-Note Rock and Beyond'' (with Glenn Ceglia), ''Pedal Control'' (with Joe Bergamini and Stephane Chamberland) and ''Groove Facility''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://g.co/kgs/UZiRF7|title = Groove Facility – Recherche Google}}</ref> (with Rob Hirons).
Famularo was voted Best Clinician by the readers of ''Modern Drummer'' magazine in 2005 and 2006, and by the readers of ''DRUM!'' in 2006. He was the author of ''It's Your Move'' and ''The Cycle of Self-Empowerment'', and co-author of ''The Weaker Side'' and ''Drumset Duets'' (with Stephane Chamberland), ''Open-Handed Playing'' (with Claus Hessler), ''Eighth-Note Rock and Beyond'' (with Glenn Ceglia), ''Pedal Control'' (with Joe Bergamini and Stephane Chamberland) and ''Groove Facility''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/12bmgmlcr&hl=fr-FR&kgs=d47c53ca5235bb67&q=groove+facility&shndl=0&source=sh/x/kp&entrypoint=sh/x/kp|title = Groove Facility – Recherche Google}}</ref> (with Rob Hirons).


On December 21, 2012, Dom appeared on the national Fox TV show ''' The Real Winning Edge'''.
On December 21, 2012, Famularo appeared on the national Fox TV show ''The Real Winning Edge''.
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Famularo was involved in developing online teaching methods using websites, including Drumeo,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drumeo.com/beat/swiping-the-cymbals/|title=Swiping the Cymbals|date=July 12, 2019}}</ref> and SABIAN Educators Network (SEN).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sabian.com/en/article/sabian-launches-education-network-with-nyc-roundtable|title = SABIAN Launches Education Network with NYC Roundtable}}</ref> He resided on Long Island with his wife and three sons.


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Famularo created the first Wizdom Drumshed School in the world on Long Island (NY) many years ago ("Wizdom" being a mix of the words wizard and Dom). These schools took place across the globe in collaboration with Famularo; in Quebec City, Canada run by Stephane Chamberland, in Marseille, France run by Rob Hirons, in Paris run by Frederick Rimbert and in Italy run by [[:it:Massimo russo|Massimo Russo]].
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He is involved in developing online teaching methods using websites, including Drumeo,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drumeo.com/beat/swiping-the-cymbals/|title=Swiping the Cymbals|date=July 12, 2019}}</ref> and SABIAN Educators Network (SEN).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sabian.com/en/article/sabian-launches-education-network-with-nyc-roundtable|title = SABIAN Launches Education Network with NYC Roundtable}}</ref> He resides on [[Long Island]], [[New York (state)|New York]] with his wife and 3 sons.


== Death & Legacy ==
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Dom had created the first Wizdom Drumshed School in the world on Long Island (NY) many years ago ("Wizdom" being a mix of the words wizard and Dom). These schools are currently taking place across the globe in collaboration with Dom. In Quebec City, Canada run by Stephane Chamberland, in Marseille, France run by Rob Hirons, in Paris run by Frederick Rimbert and in Italy run by [[:it:Massimo russo|Massimo Russo]].
Dom Famularo died of pancreatic cancer on September 27, 2023, at the age of 70.<ref>{{cite news |title=Drumming Legend, Dom Famularo Has Passed Away |url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/2023/09/drumming-legend-dom-famularo-has-passed-away/ |access-date=September 29, 2023 |publisher=Modern Drummer |date=September 28, 2023}}</ref> Just three weeks before he passed, the Sabian Education Network (SEN), announced the newly created "Dom Famularo Mentorship Award".<ref>{{cite news |title=SEN Dom Famularo Mentorship Award|url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/2023/09/sabian-mentorship-award-don-famularo/ |access-date=June 27, 2024 |publisher=Modern Drummer |date=September 8, 2023}}</ref> This is an annual award that is given to one winner, who will receive a $2,500 grant and personal mentorship from several industry professionals, including Sabian president Andy Zildjian, drummers David Garibaldi, Jim Toscano, Stephane Chamberland, and Sabian artist relations director Chris Stankee. The very first drummer to win this award was Ukrainian drummer Maksym Logosha.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dom Famularo – SEN Mentorship Award Winner 2024|url=https://sabian.com/dom-famularo-sen-mentorship-award-winner-2024/ |access-date=June 27, 2024 |publisher=Sabian |date=June 27, 2024}}</ref>

== Drum and cymbal setup ==
*[[Mapex Drums|Mapex]] Drums and [[Sabian Cymbals|Sabian]] Cymbals:
*Mapex Drums – Any Finish
*10x9" Tom
*12x10" Tom
*14x14" Floor Tom
*16x16" Floor Tom
*22x18" Bass Drum
*14x5.5" [[Mapex Drums|Mapex]] Snare Drum
*13" HHX Hi-Hats (mounted under ride & china)
*14" HHX Hi-Hats
*21" HHX Ride
*17" HHX Crash
*18" HHX Crash
*18" HHX China
*20" HHX China
*12" HHX Splash
*10" HHX Splash


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://domfamularo.com/ Dom's Website]
* [http://domfamularo.com/ Dom's Website]
* [https://sabian.com/sabian-dom-famularo-sen-mentorship-award/ SEN Mentorship Award]
*[https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/dom-famularo Interview with Dom Famularo – NAMM Oral History Library (2012)]
* {{NAMM|Dom Famularo}}
* {{discogs artist|Dom Famularo}}
* {{IMDb name|9516887}}


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Latest revision as of 11:59, 1 October 2024

Dom Famularo
Famularo in 2010
Famularo in 2010
Background information
Born(1953-08-26)August 26, 1953
Long Island, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 27, 2023(2023-09-27) (aged 70)
InstrumentDrums
Years active1966–2023
Websitedomfamularo.com

Dom Famularo (August 26, 1953 – September 27, 2023) was an American drummer, drum teacher, author, clinician, and motivational speaker.

Biography

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Dom Famularo was born on Long Island, New York. He started playing the drums when he was 11 and became a professional at the age of 12. He began his career as a performing jazz drummer. He studied under some of the greatest drummers of the 20th century, including Jim Chapin and Joe Morello. With a passion for jazz and inspiring others, he began a successful drum teaching career, becoming one of the most sought-after clinicians of his time. Some of the most successful jazz and rock drummers had instruction from him.

Famularo was called Drumming's Global Ambassador due to the many places he visited and vast number of people that heard him speak each year.[1] He was known for his open handed playing style and was the first western drummer to perform clinics in China.[2]

Famularo presented masterclasses and clinics around the globe in United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Serbia, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Costa Rica, Honduras, Puerto Rico, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Israel, Canary Islands, South Africa, Ukraine, Latvia and Botswana.

Famularo directed and emceed major drumming expos around the world, and was one of drumming's most sought-after private instructors for over 40 years. He taught many of today's leading drummers, and students regularly flew in from around the globe for intensive study with him. He acted as education director and consultant for several leading drum companies.

Famularo used Mapex drums and Sabian cymbals. He shared the stage with many famous musicians—some include Steve Gadd, Terry Bozzio, B.B. King, Thomas Lang, Tommy Igoe, Will Calhoun and Chad Smith. He was also a motivational speaker and the author of "Cycle of Self-Empowerment."

Famularo was voted Best Clinician by the readers of Modern Drummer magazine in 2005 and 2006, and by the readers of DRUM! in 2006. He was the author of It's Your Move and The Cycle of Self-Empowerment, and co-author of The Weaker Side and Drumset Duets (with Stephane Chamberland), Open-Handed Playing (with Claus Hessler), Eighth-Note Rock and Beyond (with Glenn Ceglia), Pedal Control (with Joe Bergamini and Stephane Chamberland) and Groove Facility[3] (with Rob Hirons).

On December 21, 2012, Famularo appeared on the national Fox TV show The Real Winning Edge. Famularo was involved in developing online teaching methods using websites, including Drumeo,[4] and SABIAN Educators Network (SEN).[5] He resided on Long Island with his wife and three sons.

Famularo created the first Wizdom Drumshed School in the world on Long Island (NY) many years ago ("Wizdom" being a mix of the words wizard and Dom). These schools took place across the globe in collaboration with Famularo; in Quebec City, Canada run by Stephane Chamberland, in Marseille, France run by Rob Hirons, in Paris run by Frederick Rimbert and in Italy run by Massimo Russo.

Death & Legacy

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Dom Famularo died of pancreatic cancer on September 27, 2023, at the age of 70.[6] Just three weeks before he passed, the Sabian Education Network (SEN), announced the newly created "Dom Famularo Mentorship Award".[7] This is an annual award that is given to one winner, who will receive a $2,500 grant and personal mentorship from several industry professionals, including Sabian president Andy Zildjian, drummers David Garibaldi, Jim Toscano, Stephane Chamberland, and Sabian artist relations director Chris Stankee. The very first drummer to win this award was Ukrainian drummer Maksym Logosha.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Dom "The Teacher" Famularo". drummerworld.com.
  2. ^ "About Dom". domfamularo.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2006.
  3. ^ "Groove Facility – Recherche Google".
  4. ^ "Swiping the Cymbals". July 12, 2019.
  5. ^ "SABIAN Launches Education Network with NYC Roundtable".
  6. ^ "Drumming Legend, Dom Famularo Has Passed Away". Modern Drummer. September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  7. ^ "SEN Dom Famularo Mentorship Award". Modern Drummer. September 8, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  8. ^ "Dom Famularo – SEN Mentorship Award Winner 2024". Sabian. June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
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