Ken Seiro

The Victoria Warne Band

Though the name may be unfamiliar, the sound might not be.

Ken Serio has been playing drums since age eleven. Now thirty-seven, Ken has become an in-demand drummer and educator. He has amassed an extensive list of accomplishments as a busy studio session and live performing drummer and has proven himself a true professional in the music industry, in addition to his unquestionable talent and experience. His chops and musicality span well beyond such genres as Jazz, Blues, Fusion, Pop and Rock. He's studied with some truly remarkable musicians and has committed himself to passing down his knowledge to a full roster of students.

Ken's recording and touring credits are extensive. He keeps a tight schedule and tries to balance gigs for studio session work and live performances. In the live arena, he's performed all around the United States , Canada and throughout Europe . In the studio, he's also a “first-call” session drummer for scores of diverse artists.

To date, he's performed and/or toured with such artists as The Victoria Warne Band, Mark Egan, Ronnie Earl, Bill Turner (guitarist for Bill Haley and the Comets), Crosscurrents, Calvin Hill, Danny Gottlieb, Big Jeff, Alan Swartzberg, Pete McCann, Gil Goldstein, Virginia Mayhew, Dem Brooklyn Bums, Vic Juris, Virginia Mayhew, Ken Wessell, Billy Eric, David Mullen, Asylum and Bed Of Nails (among others.) Ken has also played on several commercial advertising jingles, including recordings for Kellogg's and Coca Cola.

Though he's had considerable studio and live work as a “hired gun” with other artists, Ken has recorded some even-more impressive albums to his own credit. These albums visit several genres from Blues to Jazz, Rock to Fusion (and everything in between). His time is solid, technique is flawless, and his style is fluid and tasteful. Ken's albums include “Tomorrow's Another Day” (1996) “Through The Gate” (1999), and “Eye To Eye” (2002, Tripping Tree Music.)

When he's not in the studio or on stage, he's usually teaching a student, or hard at work in the practice room of his Jersey City , New Jersey ( United States ) home. Ken is a full-time drumming instructor at Ritchie's Music (in nearby Rockaway, New Jersey ), where he manages to juggle a roster of more than fifty weekly students. Ken is a dedicated and persistent teacher, and tries to impart his experience to students of all ages and ability levels, pushing their personal limits toward achievement. Ken also finds time to perform clinics and workshops around the United States .

While he teaches, he has dedicated himself to life-long learning. A current student of master jazz drummer Joe Morello, the legend has become a mentor and friend to Ken. Ken has also had the opportunity to study with such seasoned pros as Kenwood Dennard and Zak Danziger. Ken also attributes much of his tasteful, solid and graceful style to the influences of Danny Gottlieb, Ian Paice and Cozy Powell.

Ken has been featured in Modern Drummer and Drum! magazines and his work has been reviewed by countless print and internet media sources all around the world. He was featured in a book by Stacy DeBroff called Sign Me Up! (Simon & Schuster, 2004) as a drum education expert, and is currently hard at work on his first drum instruction book, due out in 2005. In his “free” time, Ken also hosts an internet radio show where he features Blues, Jazz and Fusion artists (Tripping Tree Music on PirateRadioNetwork.com .) For more information on Ken Serio and his latest announcements, visit TrippingTreeMusic.com .

Ken is proud to use Hardcorps Practice Pads exclusively. “These practice pads are the best I've ever played. I break out my pad when I'm warming up before a gig and during my own practice regimen at home. The feel is amazing, and I recommend them to all my students.”

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