GROVE STUDIOS MASTERCLASS with MARK DAMIAN

HOLY MOLY! This masterclass is about to BLOW YOUR MIND! We're bringing Mark Damian - the powerhouse drummer who tours internationally with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers) - right here to our BEAUTIFUL Grove Studios in Ypsi!

This is INCREDIBLE, people!

Mark's a Michigan native who made his name in LA, and now he's coming home to share his secrets with OUR creative community! This dude doesn't just play drums - he's a multi-instrumentalist, producer, audio engineer, AND sound designer for major film trailers. This is absolutely INCREDIBLE!

• How to nail those stadium-level grooves that keep legends like Skunk Baxter coming back
• The mental game of performing with music royalty
• Gear selection that'll make your sound SING

🔥 STUDIO MASTERY

• Recording techniques from someone who's laid down tracks with the BEST
• Production tips that'll take your demos from bedroom to broadcast-ready
• How to make ANY drum kit sound like a million bucks

🔥 THE BUSINESS OF BEATING

• From Detroit basements to international tours - the REAL pathway to pro drumming
• Building relationships that last (and PAY)
• How to diversify your skills like a TRUE creative entrepreneur

🔥 HANDS-ON DRUM CLINIC

• Work directly with Mark on YOUR playing
• Get feedback from someone who plays with LIVING LEGENDS
• Limited spots for one-on-one coaching time!

Look, we've had INCREDIBLE artists come through Grove, but Mark represents something SPECIAL. This is a guy who went from the Michigan music scene to touring the WORLD with one of the most respected guitarists in rock history. He's proof that with the right skills, dedication, and a little Ypsi ENERGY, you can make it to the absolute TOP of this industry!

"Probably add about a key bump of this knowledge to your drumming recipe!" - because Mark's sharing techniques you literally CAN'T get anywhere else.

📅 Date: Monday, June 30th, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Grove Studios - 884 Railroad St, Suite B, Ypsilanti, MI
🎫 Tickets: $30 Early Bird / $35 Regular Door
👥 Capacity: LIMITED to 20 participants (this is getting INTIMATE, folks!)

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 2 hours of pure GOLD with Mark Damian
• Hands-on drumming clinic in our acoustically PERFECT studios
• Q&A session (ask him ANYTHING about the industry)
• Light refreshments (because we take care of our family)
• Priority booking for future masterclasses

Mark will be demonstrating on some DW Performance Series all maple kit, Sabian HHX Evolution and AAX cymbals, Remo heads, and Roland electronic drums. It’s the recipe to his sound. - the SAME space where countless Ypsi artists have created their magic! He's bringing some of his professional touring gear to show you what the BIG LEAGUES really use!

Night owls, we built this NEST for you - and now we're filling it with WORLD-CLASS knowledge!

• Drummers of ALL levels (beginners to advanced - Mark meets you where you ARE)
• Producers and audio engineers wanting to up their drum recording game
• Musicians curious about the business side of touring
• Anyone who wants to learn from someone who's ACTUALLY DONE IT at the highest level
• Creative entrepreneurs looking to diversify their skills

"I RISE LIKE A PHEEENIX" - and that's exactly what your drumming will do after this masterclass!

We're LOSING OUR MINDS about bringing Mark home to Michigan! This is what happens when Ypsi ENERGY meets world-class expertise - something MAGICAL that you can't experience anywhere else.

Mark's journey from Michigan to the international stage with Jeff "Skunk" Baxter is exactly the kind of story that FIRES US UP about what's possible when talent meets opportunity. And Grove Studios? We're here to BE that opportunity for our community!

yeeeeeAAAAAOOOOO - let's make some INCREDIBLE music together!

🎫 Early Bird (Limited Time): $30
🎫 Regular Door Admission: $35
🎫 Grove Member Perk: We're gonna toss ya a free hour of studio time just for attending

REFUND POLICY: Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. If you can't make it, pass your spot to another creative in our community!

Questions? Hit us up! 📧 aW5mbyB8IGdyb3Zlc3R1ZGlvcyAhIHNwYWNl
📱 (734) 985-0838

Follow the journey:
🌐 grovestudios.space
📱 @grovestudios.space (Instgram/Facebook)
📱 @markdamian (Instagram) @damiandrums (Facebook)

🌐 markdamian.com

This masterclass is part of Grove Studios' ongoing commitment to bringing world-class education to our creative community. Because when you learn from the BEST, you become the best version of yourself.

Let's get WEIRD with it and make some SONIC MAGIC happen! 🎵✨

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