Conor Malone Heaney
Drummer - Session Musician - Educator - Bandleader
Renown by peers for his dedication to excellence, Conor has built a reputation on creative, explosive drumming. Mixing elements of jazz fusion with heavy psychedelic rock and his own creative spirit, Conor captures the attention of the audience in a way achieved by few other drummers. His sound is defined by a distinctive raw and emotional element that is supported by his scholarly polish, dynamic range, and technical prowess on the instrument.
About
Conor Heaney is a drummer based in Boston, Massachusetts. After three tours through Europe playing major festivals, Conor accepted a generous scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music, where he studied under renown professional drummers such as Dave DiCenso, Billy Kilson, Yoron Israel, Ron Savage, and Marko Djordjevic; as well as with world class musicians such as Victor Wooten, Tiger Okoshi, Terri Lynn Carrington, Kenny Werner, Mike Pope, and many others. An alumni of Terri Lynn Carrington's prestigious Jazz and Gender Justice Institute, as well as Kenny Werner's Effortless Mastery Institute; Conor graduated from Berklee in 2023 with a major in Professional Performance (Cum Laude), with studies in Music Production and Music Business.
Stylian.os
Artist, Producer, Songwriter
"I had the pleasure of working with Conor multiple times, and I can confidently say he's an incredible drummer. His versatility across multiple styles is truly impressive, and his receptiveness to feedback makes collaboration a breeze. Not only is he a killer drummer, but he's also a joy to be around and highly dedicated to any project he's a part of. Conor's talent and caring nature shine through in his drumming and his personality."
Alix Breda
Touring Bassist, Artist
"Conor Heaney is one of the most outstanding musicians I've gotten the chance to work with! He is hardworking, super driven, incredibly motivating, and precise, all while being humble and down to earth. EVERYONE needs Conor on their team - he is so talented and so dedicated!"
Contact
Boston, Massachusetts
541-286-8638
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@ConorHeaney-Drums