Marcel studied music at the Enschede Conservatory, works as a lecturer at the Westphalian School of Music in Münster and as a private drum & handpan teacher. Through his virtuoso and artistic presentation of the drums as a versatile solo instrument, Marcel has made a name for himself in the drumming scene and has won the German Rock & Pop Award several times in the categories 'best drummer' and 'best instrumental soloist'. Marcel has played many concerts, shared his philosophy and knowledge in numerous workshops and has been booked for drum festivals and music fairs. Well-known drum companies such as Gretsch and Paiste and the handpan network Handpanworld support his creative work as a musician. Marcel's solo albums, solo performances and textbook publications have attracted the attention of the trade press worldwide and he has received print interviews and many positive reviews. A grant from the state of NRW and the support of Handpanworld gave him the opportunity to integrate the handpan into his teaching & workshop program and to play concerts with a unique fusion of handpans, drums, loops & samples. On the website www.drummerworld.com he was included in the list of the top 500 drummers worldwide. Marcel is a drummer and founding member of the post-rock band Suntrigger.

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"Marcel's playing proves him to be a creative musician from the international top league of drum virtuosos." Sticks Magazine