SCOTT KETTNER
Drummer - Author - Producer - Bandleader
“Scott Kettner digs deep into our common roots, pulling together music from across the planet, weaving it into one beautiful groove.”
“Nation Beat leader Scott Kettner is an expert in vibrant cross-cultural fusions.”
ABOUT
When Scott Kettner looks at a map, he sees a direct line that connects the rivers of Northeast Brazil to the parishes of New Orleans and the streets of NYC. A master percussionist, bandleader, producer, and songwriter, Kettner is the guiding force behind Nation Beat, a band whose teeming, vibrant rhythms find common ground in the primal maracatu rhythm of Brazil's northeastern region, the Big Easy's funky, hypnotic Second Line and strolling Mardi Gras Indians, and the unfettered freedom of big-city downtown jazz.
Upcoming Shows
PANDEIRO BOOK
NEW! Pandeiro Instructional Book for All Levels!
The Essential Pandeiro Method is my complete approach to mastering pandeiro technique. Designed for educators and students of all levels. Purchase the book today and get access to the Free online companion video course.
NATION BEAT
FORRÓ. FUNK. BRASS.
Featured Videos
Scott Kettner Pandeiro Solo at Indiana University
BeatBox Pandeiro with Scott Kettner & Christylez Bacon
Scott Kettner Berimbau Pandeiro Drumset Solo
MEINL Percussion - Scott Kettner "One Nation"
Forró de Dois Amigos - Official Music Video by Nation Beat
One Man Show
electric panderama
Join master percussionist Scott Kettner on a rhythmic musical journey across Brazil, North America and beyond in his one man show. Experience this cross-genre, narrative performance of live percussion looping, soloing and original compositions that uplifts the soul, moves the body and connects the past with the future.
ONLINE LESSONS
If you’re a drummer looking to expand your rhythmic vocabulary and add something fresh to your playing or a percussionist looking to expand your sonic pallet, this site will give you the tools necessary as well as inspire you to incorporate these rhythms into your own musical context. WDL will guide you through the music and culture of these styles to help bring your drumming and knowledge to the next level and GROOVE BETTER. We aim to help you find creative and unique ways of finding your own artistic voice.
Publications & Books
““For the first time, Scott traces the connection between Brazilian Maracatu and the Second-Line drumming of New Orleans.””
Clinics, Masterclasses & Workshops
“After twenty years of teaching inside and outside of the classroom ranging from all levels of learners, I have developed a teaching method that is inspiring, uplifting and tailored to help each student find their own creative voice through rhythm and music”.
THE BODEGA
Online Shop
BOOKS & VINYL
You can purchase these items directly from Scott.
