about the artist

Marc Van Aken

Marc studied music at the University of Music and Acting Arts, Hamburg, Germany. Marc engaged in additional studies at the Percussion Institute of Technology in Hollywood. His private instruction has included study with Casey Scheurell, Ralph Humphrey, Gary Hess and more. Marc plays drums and percussion and has toured Europe and the U.S. Touring with such artists as Deacon Jones, Peter Tork, Finis Tasby, The Drifters and more. Marc has been a music educator with us since 1999.