DARRYN FARRUGIA

Darryn began playing the drums at an early age thanks to his father who bought him his first drumkit and a handful of Sandy Nelson records at the age of 5. He began taking lessons at the age of six and played along to records by Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Credence Clearwater Revival and Elvis Presley before starting to play gigs at the age of 12. Around the age of 14 , Darryn developed a love for jazz and eventually studied at the Victorian College of the Arts under the guidance of his long time teachers Frank Corniola and Virgil Donati, followed by private study in the U.S. with Marvin ‘Smitty’ Smith and Joe Morello. Darryn has also had lessons with Graham Morgan, Steve Smith, Tom Brechtlein, Zach Danziger, Dave Weckl, Frank Malabe, Jeff Barnes and Adam Nussbaum. Darryn Farrugia's credits include 9 years in the drum chair for the popular read more...