MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR. Jakob Zenzen
Professional drummer. Educator. Musical director. Your guide behind the kit.
Jakob Zenzen is a professional drummer, musical director, and educator from Germany. He started playing drums at the age of nine and later studied Jazz/Pop at the Conservatory Maastricht, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2022 and his Master’s degree in 2024.
During his studies in the Netherlands, Jakob built a strong foundation as a working drummer — performing in theatre productions, TV recordings, musicals, pop shows, Big Band settings, jazz concerts, and countless live gigs across different genres.
Today, Jakob plays around 80–100 gigs per year and brings real stage, studio, and rehearsal-room experience into every lesson.
Learn from a working professional
Jakob’s teaching is shaped by what really matters on stage: solid time, musicality, preparation, reading skills, sound, reliability, and confidence.
Whether you are just starting out or want to take your playing to a professional level, Jakob’s goal is to help you become a better, more musical drummer — step by step, with a clear plan and practical exercises that actually transfer to real playing situations.
Professional experience
Jakob’s work includes:
Drummer for a musical production with around 30 shows at Opera Cologne
Yearly WDR TV recording with musical productions
Guest drummer at Theater Düsseldorf / D’haus
Musical Director and drummer for the rock tribute show Scheinheilig
Musical Director and drummer for Anna – Lass Es Liebe Sein
Musical Director and drummer for the rock Schlager show Schlagerkommando
Drummer for pop artist Sebastian Prince
WDR recording for Sebastian Prince
Big Band concert featuring Rainer Witzel and Rob Bruyne from the WDR Big Band
Concerts featuring Sabine Kühlich
Multiple jazz concerts with various jazz combos
Around 80–100 live shows per year for different artists and genres
Founder of the event and concert agency Entahrtainment
Head of A&R for Rockstar Publishing / Management
COO of Rockstar Music Production GmbH
Guest teacher at Conservatorium Maastricht
Supported by professional brands
Jakob is supported in his work by AGNER Drumsticks and SONOR Drums — two brands that reflect his professional standards for sound, quality, and reliability.
Start learning with Jakob
Learn drums with a professional drummer who knows what it takes to perform on stage, in the studio, and in high-pressure live situations.
Build your groove. Improve your technique. Play with confidence.
Jakob’s teaching philosophy
Drumming is more than playing exercises. It is about understanding music, supporting the band, developing a strong groove, and knowing what to play — and when not to play.
