ALEC TACKMANN
DRUM/VOCALS
Born and raised in Rochester, MN, Alec Tackmann has been a musician
for most of his life. He started on piano as a kindergardener until
switching to drums in middle school. From then until graduation he
participated in nearly every musical opportunity possible including
school marching band, jazz band, private lessons, and numerous garage
bands.
After high school Alec was accepted to Berklee College of Music in
Boston, MA. While at Berklee, Alec studied primarily under Rick
Considine and Terri Lyne Carrington among many others. After four
years he completed his Bachelor of Music in drum set performance
including an internship at Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA.
Upon finishing Berklee, Alec moved back to Minnesota to build a career
as an independent musician; keeping a rigorous performing schedule
while maintaining a private teaching studio of roughly 45 students per
week and working as a conductor for numerous high school musicals. In
the summer of 2012, Alec became a “Vagabond” full time and still
teaches privately in his home when not traveling.
For more information, visit http://www.alectackmann.com