
Matt Marquez
Heartist
Profile
With MEINL since:
2009
Birthday:
February 16, 1985
Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
Place of birth:
Arcadia, CA
Currently living in:
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
Drumming since:
1996
Car that you currently drive:
Whatever my friends let me borrow?
Not counting on drums what do you do for fun:
Spend time with the family, friends, girlfriend, play with the pug!
Favorite Food:
Italian and Mexican
Favorite Drink:
Root Beer
Teacher:
Pat McGrath, Chris Romanowski
Highlight of your career so far:
If I had to choose, Being on the road with Norma Jean as a Drum Tech. Without that I wouldn't be here now.
Drumming strengths:
A strong belief of using rudimentary technique, but having fun!
Drumming means to me:
More than just hitting stuff. It passes a message of passion and love for music that can't ever be described in words.
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Don't stop. If there is something you want, work hard and work smart!
How would you describe yourself:
Determined, outgoing, social, focused.
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
That was fun!