Mike Mangini is a drumming powerhouse, a Grammy-winning artist, and one of the most technically advanced drummers to ever sit behind a kit.

Best known for his tenure with progressive metal titans Dream Theater, he secured his place in music history with W.F.D. World Record speed, precision, and a mind that turns rhythm into pure science.

With multiple Grammy nominations and a win for The Alien in 2021, Mike’s career spans decades of work with legendary artists like Steve Vai, Extreme, and Annihilator.

His groundbreaking instructional work, Rhythm Knowledge, has reshaped how drummers approach learning, and his influence extends from the stage to the classroom, where he once ranked in the top 1% of U.S. college professors during his 11-year tenure at Berklee College of Music.