CHAD MELCHERT
DRUMS
Chad Melchert is one of Canada’s most sought after live and session drummers. Also in demand for his teaching techniques and knowledge. While calling the Edmonton area home he has toured all over the world and played with artists of all genres. Chad was crowned CCMA Drummer Of The Year at the CCMA awards in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and is up for the honour again in 2017. With grooves being his specialty Korg international hired Chad to do loops for the Stageman 80 Performace Partner. A top call session musician Chad currently also fills his schedule drumming for 2015 winner CCMA Country Male Vocalist of the Year Gord Bamford. Chad believes in teaching how to be a functional drummer in a band setting. Focusing on the tools the student needs to have success and in turn find the passion to make music part of one’s life is his goal. Chad Proudly endorses, Gretsch drums , Remo Drum Heads, Beier Drums Snares, Paiste Cymbals, Porter & Davies Monitoring System, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Protection Racket Cases and Rhythm Tech Percussion, Pitch Slap Cajons, Snareweight,