Session Drummer · Educator
Erik Brienza
Live performance, studio recording and drum education, based in Turin, Italy.
The Story
Born
behind
the kit.
Erik could play and read music before he could speak. Starting at age three, he studied for ten years with Luciano Alì — drummer for Mina — and has never stepped off the stage since.
Today he carries two musical souls: the performer and the teacher.
What Erik does
Three ways
to work together.
01 — Live
On stage
From club stages to festivals across Italy — Northern Italy, Rome, Tuscany. Tight, musical and reliable — always serving the song and the artist.
- Tours & concerts+
- Tribute & party bands+
- Theatre productions+
02 — Studio
Session recordings
Song-first drum tracks for artists and producers — from the rock-fusion of 11PM to Alessandro Zilio's “Sundial”. Prepared charts, consistent time and a sound that sits in the mix.
- Album & single tracking+
- Original projects+
- Pop, rock, fusion+
03 — Education
Teaching
Professional drum educator since 2021, working with 010 Music School and private students in Turin. Technique, reading and groove — taught with the passion and respect for music Erik has carried since age three.
- Private lessons · all levels+
- Reading & technique+
- Modern pop drumming+
Selected Credits
On stage
& on record.
- Five HundredDrummer · two original albums & live
- Evolution Party BandLive drummer · since 2026
- Alessandro ZilioDrums on “Sundial” · Ibanez Artist
- 11PMRock-Fusion Album · “Spiritual Awakening”
- MaracujaLive collaboration
- RespectTheatre production
- 010 Music SchoolDrum educator
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