The Genius Of Dom Famularo

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Dom Famularo was a pivotal figure in the drumming community. He inspired countless drummers worldwide and encouraged us all to follow our passion for the drums. Join Brandon as he pays tribute to Dom in this deep dive into his legendary career.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - The Early Years
05:03 - The Constant Learner
13:43 - Drumming's Global Ambassador
18:58 - Beyond Drumming
21:40 - Outro
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@BrandonToews 8 ай бұрын

We miss you Dom ❤️

@mattryan6886 8 ай бұрын

He was a one of a kind guy. An amazing educator and an ambassador for the instrument. His drummer interviews were the best. As a drummer himself he always knew the best question to ask, also he made the interviewees very comfortable

@sethcashman1011 8 ай бұрын

Hear, hear!

@FLAMANGO12123 8 ай бұрын

Lovely master!

@sdw-hv5ko 2 ай бұрын

"When I'm gone, as long as all of my students are involved with music, I am part of their life." The drummer in my band took lessons with Dom for a long time so this made me emotional. RIP Dom

@dhmtbr2551 8 ай бұрын

A beautiful human being gone way too soon 🙏🏻

@cedricceddybearfeazell2785 8 ай бұрын

Dom was such a light to the drum community and the world. He will be immensely missed

@TJB-zt9tx 8 ай бұрын

A cup of coffe and a bowl of Dom!😁

@tripbreaker 8 ай бұрын

I had maybe 5 “masterclasses” with him in the late 80’s / early 90’s. About 15 years later I saw him, said “you probably don’t remem…” before he hugged me and said “Lee of course I remember! You, Mikey Dave would drive up from Philly…” totally blowing me away because he knew EVERYONE. “You know I was just talking with Mr. Steve Gadd about that very thing…” Not just a great drum teacher, a great teacher in general.

@JimDuggan-tq2lv 8 ай бұрын

That's awesome, tbh he always seemed like that kind of guy, who loved what he did and loved those he met. If most people were like Dom the world would be a fkin great place. RIP Dom, beat the skins across the universe!

@sethcashman1011 8 ай бұрын

This was so great. Thanks yet again, Brandon and all at Drumeo. I remember waking up on the morning of what would be my first lesson with him. It was snowing hard outside and I hadn't been driving all that long. So I called him and said, "Man... I woke up to a blizzard. I think I might have to postpone, because I'm not sure it's safe to drive all the way to Long Island, but I don't want to miss our lesson. I don't know what to do." To which he replied, "I understand. it's totally up to you. But you're gonna have to decide if you want to be a viking or not. Are you gonna be a viking?" I got in the car, braved the whiteout, and it was a great lesson. Another time, he called my house to invite me to Jim Chapin's birthday party and got my mom. He said, "Hi, this is Dom Famularo and...." She cut him off immediately and good-naturedly said, "I know who you are!" To which he replied, "Oh...yes... thank you, thank you." 😂 I miss going out to his house, getting ripped on (great) Italian coffee (I needed the caffeine to keep up with him), and leaving empowered and inspired. Those were the days. Love ya forever, Dom.

@bishopoftroy 8 ай бұрын

So unfair one of the greatest and the most jolly human beings in this community went away so soon. He is already missed so much. I hope they have a good drum kit and lots of sticks where you are Dom!

@adityatyagi4009 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Dom wasn't just born to play drums and teach. He came to Earth to uplift humanity through drumming.

@SkepticMaestro 8 ай бұрын

How can he be gone? It still doesn't feel real. His unbridled enthusiasm and love for our instrument will be felt for generations ❤️

@whiskersb5296 8 ай бұрын

Dom spoke at my high school and sat in with our jazz band for one song. Its stayed with me for the last 30 years.

@dd007x 8 ай бұрын

Saw Dom in a music shop back in 1994 age 21. Pre KZfaq, Instagram etc. No phones filming just everyone focused on this giant of a drummer, teacher, motivator. I loved the guy.

@josefosaurus13 8 ай бұрын

I cry with this video. I never meet him or have the chance to see him live. But damn I love his philosophy and personality, and of course the inspiration of see it playing drums with that smile and passion... thanks for all don 💓🥁💓

@willrockdesigns 8 ай бұрын

What a loss to the drumming community. He made a huge difference and his legacy lives on. Great video and tribute.

@josephkirsch4650 8 ай бұрын

I was lucky to have honor to be a student of Doms in the late 80's. First lesson we didn't touch the drums!! Instead, he gave me the best motivational speech I've ever heard. Couldn't wait to get to my second lesson a week later. He had biggest personality of anyone I've net in this life. He will be missed!

@tobaidi 8 ай бұрын

The best lesson from his legacy is what he said about his parents and household that he grew up in a household that was open to people from different backgrounds whether religions, countries etc, something that is sadly no longer the reality. Sadly never got to meet the great man. What a beautiful soul

@johnlopresti132 Ай бұрын

I am so moved by this man's passion for life, drumming, and people. I new Dom when I was a young teen growing up on Long Island. Always kind, funny, and just a lovely man. I also love how the Drumeo guys show their love and respect that he surely deserves. He is missed, but will always be remembered.

@RZTWN 8 ай бұрын

…gotta say my fondest memory of the “beforeTimes” was Drumeo 2020 where Dom Famularo held court as MC with some of the best drummers in the Biz - he’ll forever be ‘Motivator Extraordinaire’ & truly a Friend to all of us. Thanks for this Brandon, Long Live the Spirit of Dom!? 🙏🏽

@bergerbrick 8 ай бұрын

Im 63 years old. When i was in my mid teens Dom agreed to give me lessons, even though i was a little younger than his typical student. I've carried his lessons, on drums and on life with me ever since. He will be missed by many.❤❤

@iklutah 27 күн бұрын

I met Dom the first time at a clinic at the now defunct Wagstaff Music in Murray, UT. A couple years later, he was in town for something and came in to the same shop when I happened to be there. He walked in, greeted me BY NAME, shook my hand and said "How have you been?" What an amazing human being and ambassador for the instrument.

@drums4lyfe0987 8 ай бұрын

So glad to have met Dom many times and taken lessons and teachings from him. He was truly one of a kind.

@Mikas_Emil 8 ай бұрын

Touched so deeply by this. Thanks for the great memory of Dom. To watch his joy was mind boggling for the 16 year old me.. Like how did he feel that joy so deep? Truly a special gentleman.

@eldenjr 8 ай бұрын

I found him later in my life. But, he was infectious with his passion. The idea that he wanted to pass what he learned to the next generation is what playing should be all about. I’m a nobody when it comes to the drumming world, but I’ve been asked from young kids to help them learn, and it’s the biggest reward I’ve had playing.

@malcolmlarri9073 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Drumeo and Brandon for this beautiful tribute to a great spirit and a great teacher ❤

@jameskirkbydrums 8 ай бұрын

i met dom once at the UK drum show, and it felt like i'd known him years! he was a truly nice man, a superb drummer, and a lovely human being

@Philipp_Thielen_510 8 ай бұрын

This video was so beautifully put together! Thank you for keeping his memory alive

@Sundaydrumday 8 ай бұрын

Hell of a presentation Brandon and Drumeo! A tribute fit for the man it was made for! The ending got me a little not gonna lie.

@DrummerBoyJustin 8 ай бұрын

Thank you dom for passing your knowledge on to us and thanks drumeo and Brandon for helping inspire me to pick back up the sticks after many years of inactivity.

@BrandonToews 8 ай бұрын

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@carlreynolds6047 13 күн бұрын

That’s classic Jim Chaplin at hospital hours left to live. Wailing away on his pad. Met Chaplin at his clinic in ‘86. He actually showed me his Moeller whip. Never met Dom. Dom was always so cheerful and loving in all his videos. Intense energy in his playing huge fan of the both.

@benbarletta2927 7 ай бұрын

Nice tribute! I always loved reading anything I saw related to him in the drum magazines over the years, and all of his interviews on DRUMEO were the best!! Thanks for posting this, it was awesome!!

@annabelleautumnpines 7 ай бұрын

i haven't personally known dom, nor have i ever seen any videos of him before his passing, but now that i have, i wish i had earlier. the dude was such a fantastic guy and he will definitely be missed, even after 100 years. thanks for another fantastic vid, guys, and thanks to dom for everything he gave in his life, especially his passion for banging plastic with wood and for life itself.

@roystein9000 8 ай бұрын

Dom was pure joy. A gift to us all. His life's lessons range far beyond the kit (and pad!!). Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@ivanlorenzo989 8 ай бұрын

What a beautiful tribute, you can see the love everywhere, congratulations for the great work you are doing, Dom would be proud, greetings from Chile

@tommydanger60 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this Drumeo. You are how I discovered Dom and this was a great way to honor him. ❤

@sergiozdrums 8 ай бұрын

beautiful tribute ! thank you for putting it together

@maidenless_tarnished 8 ай бұрын

"I hope I earned my stay on earth" hits so hard

@tomcarr4630 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this beautiful tribute! I lost count of how many times I heard and met Dom. I would leave the venue feeling alone on top of the world…and couldn’t get to my drums fast enough.

@crossefire01 8 ай бұрын

My first time hearing of Dom. His energy is infectious. I don't think I stopped smiling while watching him. I wish I had known of him while he was still with us in person but I'm glad that I was introduced to his spirit on here. Good vibes all around.

@JoshuaCarson-pi1xb 8 ай бұрын

This was a wonderful, heartwarming tribute to an extraordinary human being. Of course, it was also inspirational, which is the essence of Famularo's energy. Dom is no longer here in a recognizable human form, but as long as people embrace their best selves, strive to express themselves in a creative fashion, show kindness, enthusiasm, and joy for both drumming and living, Dom will ALWAYS be with us. He truly was one of the most warm, generous, authentic, and engaging souls I ever met.

@DrumTVShow 5 ай бұрын

This was so great. Thank you so much for this. Makes me smiles.

@user-yn4ww1yy2v 3 ай бұрын

👍🙂‼️ The happiest drummer in the universe!!!! He truly was the Ambassador of Drums, no doubt!!!

@pegadadrummethod 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I thought you guys were going to come up with something special about Dom, but didn't expect it to be so good and so inspiring! ❤

@TheWoog 8 ай бұрын

Great tribute ❤ Thank you for sharing this. Rest easy Dom 🥁

@arickuntz8406 8 ай бұрын

A true light in the community. A special talent and a joyful presence. All of music is poorer without him whether people know it or not.

@brianfieldsdrums3220 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. It was beautiful. As you mentioned like so many others, he was the first drum set clinician I saw (early 90's). I always took the opportunity to say a quick, grateful hello during PASIC. His teaching and inspiration will forever resonate with us. Now, off to practice.

@TheMusicalSchizo 8 ай бұрын

He was a fountain of connectivity and inspiration to me and made me jealous that the drumming community had people like that tying everyone together with love and positivity. Other instrumental communities don't have enough of that. The music world will miss him. He was BRILLIANT.

@jonashellborg8320 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this video. What an absolute force of nature Dom was! The amount of of students, amount of travel to reach people, the impact on the drumming community, incredible. I also loved the anecdote of Jim Chapin, a master at his craft, still working on his weaker hand on his last day.

@owainjones4584 8 ай бұрын

A young owain jones back in 97 had a vhs of Dom and he blew me away. I’d never seen anyone play the drums like him he was incredible

@stanleynich 8 ай бұрын

With a Heartfelt Thank you Brandon and Drumeo, Dom was so full of life a man I wished I could have met in person and not just over Facebook, I had a lump in my throat and fighting back a tear, Thank you Dom you taught to world the language of Drums Rest easy and fly high

@thrivedrumming2869 8 ай бұрын

Dom was and still is a huge inspiration to my self any others. He visited my schools music program I think around 1979 and gave band program a drum clinic and played with the jazz band. This was on Long and I did get study with Dom a few different times, I had initial lesson when I was I H.S. and then later in mid twenties for a period of about six months. I saw several of his clinics in NY. I recently wrote to him shortly before his illness and asked about studying again with him, but unfortunately it didn't happen. He was always a top notch class act and I am forever grateful to have known him!

@DaniMard90 8 ай бұрын

You'll be forever missed Dom❤🥁

@TBOYTROY Ай бұрын

Mr. Famularo’s drum cover of Survivor’s Eye of the Tiger, is my favorite drumming video ever! May you rest in peace Mr. Famularo 😢😭

@stefanewald518 8 ай бұрын

Omg. I just joined drumeo discovering some of his videos and feeling the passion all over. Just got to know that he passed away. That is really sad! But seems lile he made the best out of his life! RIP !

@WoodsPrecisionArms 8 ай бұрын

One of the people I’ll never get to meet and that’s really sad to me because he is just one of the best. Rest in peace Dom - you’re up there playing with Neil Peart, Jason Bonnum, and the other greats!

@Sixstringscreamer 8 ай бұрын

Dom was a constant light for the drumming community, A great teacher and mentor. Dom you will be missed my friend 💙🤍💙 🥁🥁 thank you

@johnharrel7514 8 ай бұрын

I saw Dom 30 years ago and learned his cymbal swiping technique as well as his cymbal edge tapping… He was such a bright light! Love you Dom ❤

@baskakovdrums 8 ай бұрын

Как не хватает этого замечательного человека! Покойся с миром, Дом! Спасибо за твою неугасаемую позитивную энергию!

@mpcvore 8 ай бұрын

We all love this guy ...! Huge drummer/teacher, fabulous showman...!

@gregpepper6053 8 ай бұрын

All of your content is top notch! Don would be proud of all you’ve done the for the recognition earned!

@spears104 8 ай бұрын

Oh my heart. You will be forever missed Dom. I'm so happy you are in my Drum Teacher Lineage.

@andymelendez9757 8 ай бұрын

What a guy! Tremendous passion and work ethic fueled by relentless enthusiasm.

@romanokoenmusic 8 ай бұрын

❤I love what he did. It formed my approach to teaching folks what I know.

@newdmbfan 8 ай бұрын

Very well done, thanks Drumeo

@TheCCFAN86 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely the best…. 😢 cried throughout this whole tribute

@pumpkin1982 8 ай бұрын

That was beautiful. What a way to start the day.

@alandunst5521 8 ай бұрын

So dearly missed! We are blessed to have captured Dom's legacy on video so that his inspiration can be passed along in a way that we couldn't only a few generations ago.

@artofunk 7 ай бұрын

Had the pleasure & honor of meeting him at NAMM this year (2023)…. A true great🙏🏽

@KitCatStudio 8 ай бұрын

So beautiful. Tnx Dom, and Drumeo ❤

@alioryakhil6742 8 ай бұрын

R.I.P Dom thank you for inspiring many generation of drummers every drummer looks up to you as there teacher you have own the song eye of the tiger everytime people here the song we think of you 🕊❤

@ghiblinerd6196 8 ай бұрын

I had the pleasure of meeting him in a “medical treatment facility” several years ago here on Long Island. I had mentioned that I wanted to start building drums and he was so interested in helping me get started and seemed like such a genuine sweet person. I’d always hoped that I would meet him again.

@DouglasShibata1 8 ай бұрын

❤ Best teacher in the word, Rip a true great master legend Dom Famularo.

@juanfrandepaula 8 ай бұрын

Gracias eternas Dom!!! Saludos desde Argentina a la comunidad de Drumeo!

@AntonioVictorSpada 8 ай бұрын

Dom was Amazing. It was not Just about music. It was about becoming a great human being.

@brainp471 8 ай бұрын

what an absolute light, guys like these death bed stories always bring a tear to my eye.

@ZOB4 8 ай бұрын

Dom’s playing always reminds me of my teacher JP. Dom was one of the last of the old-school teachers and players.

@matcoffidis1135 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. A beautiful spirit and a wonderful human being....✌️ Got a little emotional towards the end...❤

@beyanhenson2767 8 ай бұрын

Everyone should watch this be you drummer, musician, or regular joe. If this doesn’t inspire you to get the most out of life nothing will. Great video Drumeo.

@romet0211 8 ай бұрын

For me, I was in junior high school and watched the school band march in to the assembly to the cadence of the drummers. At that moment, I wanted to be a drummer. I am 73 years old and still play my beloved drums.

@jonfamularo9540 7 ай бұрын

It’s really great seeing all of these nice comments. Dad use to love reading every comment on his videos. Really brought him joy. Sure enough it would inspire him to aspire and that was his cycle. Huge

@DrumeoOfficial 7 ай бұрын

Your dad was a mentor and hero to all of us here at Drumeo. It’s up to all of us to keep his legacy alive and keep pushing forward to spread the love of music like he always did. We miss him everyday! - Brandon

@daneoduran2674 8 ай бұрын

Wow, what a wonderful fella and superb tribute. Great work. :)

@musicM0VESme 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Dom! You're such an inspiration.

@andersortfelt9323 8 ай бұрын

Thank You for the big smiles Dom!❤️

@Theelijahnessel24 7 ай бұрын

I bet he would’ve been a great teacher for me. Cause I would love to learn drums in the future. Rest in peace, Dom.

@IAmInfinitus208 8 ай бұрын

I wish I discovered this guy earlier and had him as my teacher! He was certainly alot more kinder and brighter than some of the old farts who practically didn't give a crap about your progress and your mental health! Its important to make sure students feel welcome and take time with them and patience as much as possible. You will definitely be missed! ❤

@andyyouell5037 8 ай бұрын

A great tribute to a great man. I think i have something in my eye...... 😢

@bushymartin 8 ай бұрын

I knew he wasn’t well but didn’t know he passed……so sad……what a legend…….rip

@KevinFitzpatrick81 8 ай бұрын

Dom is making me want to drum forever, starting now!

@TheWRCS 8 ай бұрын

I love his energy! RIP to the legend

@Xequio 8 ай бұрын

Verlo en vivo era espectacular, transmitía mucha alegría, y era un baterista con un golpeo muy potente, tuve la suerte de conocerlo, un tipo fenomenal.

@drumteacher43 8 ай бұрын

Arguably the most positive attitude??? Nobody was as positive as Dom Nobody!! He was awesome on a level unseen by anyone! I was very close to Dom and was his friend and student for over 16 yrs! I spent some time with him at his 70th birthday party (Aug 2023) and it turned out to be the last time I would see him, as he passed in late Sept 2023, but did speak to him just a few days before he passed! Even facing his end he was positive and encouraged me to carry on teaching, learning and being a positive and supportive person overall! I miss him intensely, Rip Dom 😢

@duanelawrence78 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Brandon great video God bless you!!✌️🇺🇲

@jkozol 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic tribute to Dom!

@stevehlabse5537 8 ай бұрын

I found Dom on a Sabian website when I got back into drumming in 2000 after a 20+ year hiatus. I took the initiative to email Dom after watching some of his drums drumshed videos. We communicated back and forth off and on. I was only a couple of years older than him. His encouragement and EXPLOSIVE energy really had an impact on my drumming. I bought one of his books: It's Your Move. Great investment. I'm 73 and still playing. Feels like I lost a friend