Claus Hessler is one of Germany's most respected drummers.
Claus Hessler, undisputed master of the Moeller Technique and an authority in drumming, continues to carry forward this ever-present drumming philosophy named after Sanford Moeller. As a master student of Jim Chapin and Dom Famularo, his reputation as a source of the Moeller Technique is unquestionable. Claus is also well-known for his open-handed style, coaching and inspiring drummers like Daniel Adair (Nickelback), Anika Nilles (Jeff Beck), Johnny Rabb, Philo Tsoungui (Mars Volta), and David Garibaldi (Tower of Power), among others.
He has performed at leading drum events in over 40 countries, sharing stage with renowned musicians such as Steve Smith, Alex Acuna, his mentor Dom Famularo, Virgil Donati, Thomas Lang, JoJo Mayer, Luis Conte and many more - earning standing ovations at prestigious events like PASIC or Berklee College of Music.
Claus' educational releases, which feature endorsements from legends like Steve Gadd, Vic Firth, or John Beck, have gained worldwide recognition and received multiple nominations for "Best Educational Book." In fact, Claus himself has also been nominated as "Best Educator/Clinician" by Modern Drummer Magazine.
His individual style is characterised by an impressive display of technical skills, ostinato work, a wide range of musical styles, and open-handed playing, seamlessly bridging the gap between "just drums" and realworld musical applications. Aside from his work with his hammond trio, FLUX, Claus has collaborated live and in the studio with international artists from Mike Stern to the New York Voices.
Teaching
• University of Popular Music, Mannheim (GER)
• Vocational College of Music, Dinkelsbühl (GER)
• Private Lessons | Masterclasses (on request, in presence and online)
• Drumming Kinship Projekt with Anika Nilles (INT)
• Royal Academy of Music, London (UK)
Online Education
• www.openmindeddrumming.com
Educational Releases: Books| DVD | Poster
• Open-Handed Playing Vol. 1 (Book & Audio Download)
• Open-Handed Playing Vol. 2: A Step Beyond (Book & CD)
• Daily Drumset Workout (Book & CD)
• Drumming Kairos (Double-DVD, Poster, pdf-booklet)
• Collapsed Rudiments (Poster)
• Camp Duty Update (Book & CD)
• Rudimental Codex (Poster)
• Basic Guide To Hand Technique (Poster)
• Basic Guide To The Free Stroke (Poster)
• Taladiddle (Book, Audio & Poster)
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