Drummer · Seattle · Brazil
20+
Years Playing
2006
Moved to USA
150+
Live Shows
2
Endorsements
A native of Brazil, Marco grew up always surrounded by music. Both of his parents played the piano, which was his first instrument and inspired him to be a musician; however, when he first picked up a pair of sticks at the early age of 5, he knew that drums were his passion.
At the age of 15, Marco's interest in drums continued to evolve and mature. He started studying with Mauricio Leite, a well-known educator and respected drummer. In the United States, he studied with Chuck Brown (Terry Bozzio, Will Kennedy, Jeff Campitelli, David Garibaldi). Marco grew up playing with well-known local Brazilian bands and also played in a Brazilian Symphony-X tribute band.
Marco relocated in 2006 to California to pursue more music opportunities, playing with Bay Area bands including Wreck of Time and A Dying Planet. He received his first endorsement with Pearl Drums in 2012. He toured the US supporting Pat Travers in 2011 and Tony Macalpine in 2014 and 2015.
At the end of 2015, Marco relocated to Seattle, Washington, where he has been playing with artists including Pamela Moore, Sami Chohfi, and Blue Helix, with whom he toured Brazil in 2018. As of 2019, Marco runs his own recording studio in Washington, offering remote drum recording, live streams, and video sessions. He still travels to Brazil regularly for touring and session work.
Age 5
First picked up drumsticks
Growing up in Brazil surrounded by music, Marco discovered his passion for drums at age 5 — his parents were both pianists.
Age 15
Began formal drum studies
Started studying with Mauricio Leite, a respected Brazilian educator and drummer. Later studied in the US with Chuck Brown.
2006
Relocated to California
Moved to the Bay Area to pursue more music opportunities. Began playing with local bands including Wreck of Time and A Dying Planet.
2011
US Tour supporting Pat Travers
Completed several US tour dates as support for rock legend Pat Travers.
2012
Pearl Drums endorsement
Received his first official endorsement with Pearl Drums — a relationship he is still honored to be part of today.
2014–2015
US Tours supporting Tony Macalpine
Toured the US twice as support for guitar virtuoso Tony Macalpine.
2015
Relocated to Seattle, Washington
Moved to the Pacific Northwest, joining the local music scene and beginning work with artists including Pamela Moore and Sami Chohfi.
2018
Brazil Tour with Blue Helix
Toured Brazil with Blue Helix, performing across multiple cities.
2019
Opened own recording studio
Established a personal recording studio in Washington, offering remote drum tracking, live streams, and video sessions. Also collaborates with Robert Lang Studios for larger sessions.
2022
Porter & Davies UK endorsement
Added a second official endorsement with Porter & Davies UK, joining Pearl Drums as an official brand partner.
Present
Active touring, recording & session work
Continues to tour internationally, record remotely, and travel to Brazil regularly for touring and session projects.
Pearl Drums
Official endorser since 2012
Porter & Davies UK
Official endorser
Zildjian Cymbals
Vater Drumsticks
Remo Drumheads
Roland Electronics
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