Hi, I'm Thomas!
I am a drummer, producer, and music educator – passionate about groove, sound, and musical expression.
After studying in Austria and the USA, I performed worldwide and now teach at JAM MUSIC LAB University, among others.
My focus lies in creative drumming, music production, and working with bands.
Here is an overview of my musical journey:
Thomas Käfel, MA
Drummer | Educator | Producer
Training
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Jazz Drums Diploma
Klagenfurt State Conservatory with Erich Bachträgl -
Drums studies
Los Angeles Music Academy (LAMA)
et al. with Mike Shapiro, Ralph Humphrey, Joe Porcaro -
Master of Arts – Jazz Drums
Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK)
with Walter Grassmann and Tony Mühlhofer
Artistic activity
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Festivals (selection):
Umbria Jazz Festival (Italy) • Muhu Future Music Festival (Estonia)
Saalfelden Jazz Festival • Jazzahead! Bremen • and much more. -
Tours & performances:
in numerous European countries and the USA -
Collaboration with artists such as:
Martin Koller, Ola Onabule (UK), Sarah Dashew (USA),
Markus Geiselhart Orchestra, Ganes (ITA/D),
Karen Asatrian, Tonč Feinig, Blitzenbolt, Our Royal Displeasure, Mary Roos, Flora Fauna, Megan Kinney,..
Studio & Production
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Experience with Logic Pro & Ableton Live
(Recording, editing, arranging, drum programming, live electronics, etc.) -
Creative member of the Los Angeles-based label BAD OWL
Teaching
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Lecturer at the SCHOOL OF ROCK in Klagenfurt
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Lecturer for Drums
at the JAM MUSIC LAB UNIVERSITY (Vienna)