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About
Multi-award-winning Marcello Cardillo is a drummer and composer from Naples, Italy. He has played with some of the best musicians in the world and he is currently living in New York City, where he regularly performs in the city’s most historic venues.
Marcello got his Bachelor and 1st Master degree at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, and later got his 2nd Master degree at the prestigous Manhattan School of Music.
Besides having more than a decade of professional experience in performing, Marcello is also a very experienced teacher, having taught in many different environments: from institutions to private classes, from adults to kids, from beginner to advanced students.
Marcello tailors a unique and personalized curriculum for each student, taking into account their individual needs, goals, experience level, and learning style.
Overview
Hired 9 times
Serves Brooklyn, NY
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1 employee
29 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Alexandra K.
Apr 11, 2026
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Starting as a complete beginner, I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I stated lessons in January. But working with Marcello has been an absolute joy! I’m surprised how much I’ve learned and grown as a drummer in these few short months. He’s very patient, works with you on technique and rhythm, and our classes are fun too! I’ve even started playing grooves to my favorite songs. He is a very talented drummer himself, so you’d be learning from the best. If you’re starting from zero or you’ve been playing for awhile, don’t hesitate to book him!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • Can read sheet music • Understands note durations and rests • Traditional drum kit • Bass drum • Snare drum • Rock • Blues • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Daliena g.
4 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Had a ballroom event where we needed a live drummer, Marcello was amazing! He knows so many genres of music and rhythms and was a pleasure to have in the studio.
Details: At the pro’s location
Drum Lessons
Tamara M.
Aug 3, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Marcello took the time to answer all of my questions and was very encouraging about my daughter's interest in jazz drums. Although his studio ended up being too far from us, we love his playing and were excited by the possibility of working with him. Hopefully our paths will cross in the future, as we'd still love the opportunity for our daughter to learn from him. I really appreciated his generosity and professionalism, and would absolutely recommend reaching out to him.
Details: 14 - 17 years old • 4+ yrs of formal training • Can read sheet music • Understands note durations and rests • Can read percussion notation • Traditional drum kit • Snare drum • Jazz • Yes, the student already has drums • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Nate G.
Feb 26, 2026
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Marcello is really passionate about his craft. He’s a master of the details and my form has improved significantly since I started working with him.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Understands note durations and rests • Traditional drum kit • Rock • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student already has drums • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)
Drum Lessons
Mariana C.
Feb 26, 2026
Marcello is an awesome drum teacher! Super knowledgeable, super musical, and he explains things in a way that just clicks. Lessons are fun, inspiring, and really helpful. Totally recommend him! 🥁
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Marcello Cardillo
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When I meet a new student, I like to get to know them and their learning style early on. We figure out their musical goals right from the start. Then, as we keep working together, I create a curriculum that's tailored just for them, making learning fun and engaging. For beginners aged six and up, I usually suggest 45-minute lessons, and for intermediate or advanced students, 60-minute lessons work best.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I earned a Bachelor and my 1st Master degree in jazz drums at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, and my 2nd Master degree at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started playing drums when I was about 5 years old, since my father is also a drummer as a hobby.
When I was fairly young already my pears were asking me for advice and insights on how to play and how to practice more efficiently. The skill of communicating and sharing the knowledge has always been with me since the early days. I was developing as a teacher as I was developing as a drummer. I had a lot of teachers in my life and I learned a lot from everyone of them not only about playing, but also about delivering information, allowing me to shape a strong and personal teaching method.
My teaching experience is vast and varied. When I was studying at the Amsterdam Conservatory other fellow students asked me to teach them, and from then on, I started to have a studio of a vast variety of students, from the pears, kids, and adults. There I discovered my passion and predisposition to teaching. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge, my skills and my vision to my students. I love teaching and I have been fortunate to be able to keep doing it successfully to this day because people appreciate my way of delivering the information: Simple and Clear.
