Guido Wyss

 

Keep up with Guido here:

www.myspace.com/guidowyssdrummer
www.myspace.com/enigmatikband
www.guidowyss.com
www.enigmatik.ch
www.myspace.com/lysergicsunshine

 

 

I was born on October 5th 1980 in Switzerland. My interest in drums started through my grandfather who was a drummer and pianist. I started taking drum lessons at the age of eleven with Dominick Paoloni. He also showed me the long road I would have to travel to become a good drummer. From 1995 to 1999 I studied classical percussions and double bass at the Music Conservatory in Neuchatel, taking classes with the respected Laurent Decennick and Marc-Antoine Bonnanomi.

From 1997 till 1999 I have also been attending drumming courses at the EJMA school in Lausanne with François Bauer and Marcel Papaux. I founded my own Music School with my colleague Cyril Spischer in 1998. Currently we’re employing 10
professors who not only give classes in drumming but other musical instruments as well. Currently we have around 250 students attending the classes the school is offering. From 1999 to 2005 I studied at the “Swiss Jazz School” in Bern taking classes with Ueli Müller and Billy Brooks who introduced me to the jazz language and philosophy. During these years I gathered various experiences within many formations, from a symphony orchestra to a variety of bands, ranging from styles such as jazz, funk, afro, electro, to rock and metal.

 

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Guido Wyss Interview:

 

 

SD.com: How old were you when you started playing?

GW: I began drums at 11 years,And it was directly the big love!!!

 

 

SD.com: Did you play in a school band or any drum corps?

GW: Yes during 3 years in the group of the high school and then various classical ensembles

 

 

SD.com: Ever take any lessons?

GW: yes a lot !

 

 

 

 

SD.com: Who are your top 5 influences?

GW:

King Crimmson
John Coltrane
Venitian Snares
Nile
Shakti

 

 

SD.com: Assuming that influences doesn’t mean favorites, who are your favorites?

GW: King Crimmson

 

 

SD.com: What are 5 CD’s in your personal rotation?

GW:

Jeff Beck:Blow by Blow
Berzerker:Dissimulate
King Crimmson:The power to believe
Venitian snares:Meathole
Tim Berne:science-friction

 

 

 

 

SD.com: Do you have a favorite brand of drums or cymbals?

GW: ho yhea!! i’m now endorsed by:Sonor;Meinl;Aquarian;Vater;Gibraltar;Roland.

 

 

SD.com: Do you have any pre-show rituals?

GW: No, juste one extreme warm-up

 

 

 

 

SD.com: If you could give one piece of advice to younger drummers, it would be…

GW: pracice,practice,practice And if possible with a good teacher.

 

 

SD.com: Who gave the best live performance you’ve ever seen?

GW: One More time ! King Crimmson at Montreux Jazz Fest

 

 

SD.com: If you had to stop drumming, what else would you want to do with your life?

GW: I so like eating doubtless cook…