Nathan Vendel, Drums and Percussion

Nathan earned his bachelor’s in percussion performance from the New England Conservatory of Music where he studied with members of the Boston Symphony percussion section, Matt Mckay, Dan Bauch, and Will Hudgins. He earned his master’s in percussion performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music where he studied with John Tafoya and Joseph Gramley. Along with a passion for classical percussion and timpani playing, Nathan has also spent much time studying drum set and hand drumming.

Nathan has performed with many esteemed orchestras and other ensembles including the New England Philharmonic, Mobius Percussion Ensemble, the Indiana University New Music Ensemble, and the Akron Symphony. Nathan taught one-on-one lessons and coached larger groups for the Pana Percussion Institute in Medina and worked as a substitute percussion instructor and advisor for the New England Conservatory prep school. 

“My son is really enjoy his drum lessons with Nathan. Nathan is well educated and knowledgeable in his field.”

- Lilly