Born and raised in New Jersey, Zak Bond began his musical career in 1991 after his family relocated to Florida, by performing with local theater production companies.



Zak Bond first began studying percussion independently at the age of 10, and privately at the age of 13. His tenure as a member of the drum corps community spanned 11 consecutive years, in which time he achieved 2 Class A DCA world championship titles, 4 High percussion titles, was honored as percussionist of the year twice and placed top 3 at the DCI World Championships with the Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps.



Additional distinguished accomplishments consist of years of theme park entertainment experience, including the very popular group, Jammitors, as well as touring the world as a clinician and educator. His teaching experience includes numerous schools, as well as having been on staff for the Heat Wave of Orlando Sr. Drum & Bugle Corps.



Along with the primary focus of his teaching career having been in the Drum Corps idiom, Zak Bond currently offers instruction with emphasis on time and feel for drum set along with an indepth focus on the rudimental arts.



Currently residing in Tokyo, Japan Zak Bond maintains an active career performing, composing, recording and teaching in the Asian Pacific area (South America, Oceania, Asia, Russia). Further notable affiliations include Anheuser-Busch, Universal Studios, and Blast! Inc./Star of Indiana.



Zak has graced the stage and recorded with such artists as: Nick Luscombe, 311, Better Than Ezra, Quiet Village, Tom Partner, Scott Wilson, Sam Rivers, Roger Carter, Kozo Suganuma, Pete Sapadin, Marcellus Nealy, Dom Famularo, Ken Sato, Coppe�f, Danny Jordan, Puffy, Chemical Brothers, ELT, Paolo Gomez, Miharu Koshi, Ellis Hall, and Philippe Saisse among others.