Javi Cordovilla
Hora Zulu
Profile
With MEINL since:
2011
Birthday:
December 03, 1980
Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
Place of birth:
Tanger (Morocco)
Currently living in:
Granada (Andalusia)
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
Drumming since:
With ball pens and cardboard boxes, since in 1989 I heard “And Justice for All”, of Metallica. Professionally, since 1995.
Car that you currently drive:
I have not. I bet for public transport and sustainable development :)
Not counting on drums what do you do for fun:
Trekking, ecology agriculture and pets (dogs and hamsters)
Favorite Food:
Pork Knuckle
Favorite Drink:
Beer
Teacher:
Autodidact. From the observation and respect to those artists I admire. Gary Chester’s and Marvin Dahlgren’s books have helped me very much, too.
Highlight of your career so far:
Now. Because any moment in which challenges, adventures and possibilities arise, turn to be the most important moment of a career.
Drumming strengths:
Strength and versatility.
Drumming means to me:
The physical extension of a creative mind and love for music.
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Steadiness. So much. And observation. Humility and an open mind, without bounds or fears. And learn to know oneself.
How would you describe yourself:
A lover of life in a permanent state of learning.
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
“I am exactly where I want to be”.
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