ABOUT MARTINA

Hello! I am Martina. A drummer, producer, and educator from North Macedonia, now calling Berlin home. Welcome to my world of rhythm, creativity, and relentless passion for the drums.

Martina Barakoska

THE STORY

Martina is a drummer and musician who in her considerably short career has gained notable achievements. Deep and thoughtful yet energetic and playful, her style reflects her love of modern music and her fascination with the power of the drums. Throughout the years, she has maintained continuous growth of success preaching individuality, quality, and persistency.


She is actively touring, recording and teaching. She's also worked with artists, bands and producers like Funk Shui, Adam "Cecil" Bartlett, Hans-Martin Buff, MPNG, Woomb, Georgia Delves, Parthenope, Ben Zucker, Nate Logston, Cloudy June, Swindle, Emmy Meli, Joel Culpepper, Anaiis, Luboyna, Vladimir Chetkar, Efterklang, Duper, etc. 

Her projects have taken her on tours and appearances across Europe, UK, US and the Balkans.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

NAMM Show 2026

Demos on upcoming Sample Pack with KIT Plugins and Evans Hybrid

Draussen Tour 2025

Summer Festivals around Germany with Ben Zucker

UK Drum Show 2025

2x Workshops at the biggest drum event in Europe

Europe Drum Show 2025 & 2026

Performed at the debut of the festival at Mike Dolbear's Room, and in 2026 in Mike Johnston's Education Room.

Thomann

New collaboration developing content and creative concepts for their Instagram, TikTok and Youtube.

Clouds Hill Studios

Collaboration with KIT Plugins (USA) creating a drum sample pack

EDUCATION

Claus Hessler Drums Intensive Course Certificate (2022-2023)

Private study with Dave Elitch and Anika Nilles

Master of Arts in Jazz Drums (MA) 2022

FMA Goce Delcev University, Stip

BMus in Performance: Drums (2016-2020)

FMA Skopje. Granted one of 5 fully covered scholarships for talented students.

Summer Drum Camp Croatia 2019

Studied with John Riley, Horacio el Negro Hernandez, Antonio Sanchez, Dave Tull, Famoudou Don Moye

ENDORSEMENTS

Yamaha DrumsMeinl CymbalsMeinl PercussionPromark DrumsticksEvans DrumheadsShure MicrophonesRoland E-DrumsHorluchs Unlimited IEMs

ADVOCACY & REPRESENTATION

Martina plays a key role internationally as a role model for female drummers and as an advocate for diversity and representation in music, inspiring the next generation of artists through her performances, workshops, and educational work.

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