Santo Florelli was born in Italy.
He spent part of his childhood in New Jersey .
In the early 90’s he began learning drum sets
with the composer/drummer Max Biaselli.
Santo graduated from the Artistic Lyceum
Paul Klee in Genoa Italy.
Santo began his studies in academic arts, visual
communication, sculpture, and design.
Santo continued his musical studies at the
Modern Music Academy in Milan.
Santo privately trainied with the renowned
Italian drummer, Agostino Marangolo in Rome.
In addition to pursuing his own studies, Santo
started his instruction experience in 1998.
He was teaching drum lessons at several scholastic
Institutes in Genoa. They included the Scientific Lyceum
Cassini, the Art Academy Sinafe and the Città Della Musica.
Santo futher his teachings in the USA at Farrington Music
and Main Street Music NJ.
In 2010, he attended the Collective Music College NY, NY.
Santo performed around Europe with many Italian Jazz,
Latin, Funk, Pop, and Rock bands.
He also took part in various theatrical productions.
Santo also collaborated and recorded with Franz di Cioccio
("PFM"), Korey Riker (John Legend's Saxophonist), Aparecidos,
Calomito, Bob Pillott Trio, any many others.
Santo has been a performance judge in many international
drum contests like the "Hit Like a Girl Contest."
Santo conducted master classes in percussion and learning
symposium at "CDM" and at the international Music Festival
"PercFest" (2013-2014-2015), held annually in Italy.
Santo is a member of the Sabian Education Network
He is an artist endorser for Rotodrum and Saluda Cymbals.
