Bryan Zannotti is a percussionist based in Austin, Texas.  He grew up playing in rock bands and playing along with his favorite drummers like Neil Peart and Roger Taylor.  He attended the University of Wisconsin La Crosse Where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Percussion Performance.  There he was exposed to new kinds of music.  He studied classical percussion and is an accomplished musician on drum set, timpani, snare, and marimba.  He also studied jazz extensively, playing in both the big band and combos.  Then he found himself playing along with drummers like Tony Williams, Roy Haynes, and Philly Joe Jones.  His deep musical knowledge allows him to make tasteful contributions to the music that he makes with others.  Bryan’s studies have allowed him to play different styles such as Rock, Country, Jazz, Blues, Funk and more.  

Since Bryan Moved to Austin, Texas in 2013, he has played with an extensive list of bands such as Lee Ann Womack, Kip Moore, Jack Ingram, Kevin Fowler, Bart Crow, Curtis Grimes, Bri Bagwell, Breelan Angel, Aaron Einhouse, The Rankin Twins, Carter Beckworth, Vitera, Jenna McDaniel, Lauren Diamond and has toured around the nation.  Bryan’s Approach to the drum set gives him the ability to play with diverse groups of musicians.  Currently, Bryan is touring with Wade Bowen.  

Bryan is a music educator.  He teaches private percussion lesson to students of all ages as well as drum lines.  Bryan is a lifelong student and continues to study and grow as a musician.