Drake Melson has established himself as a sought-after performer, instructor, designer, clinician, and adjudicator across the United States and beyond.

He has performed and collaborated globally with artists such as Noah Kahan, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Walk the Moon, and GRiZ on stage at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, on major television networks including ABC, NBC, ESPN, and Lifetime, and on streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV. He has presented at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, in addition to various conferences dedicated to education and leadership.

Some of Drake’s affiliations include The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, and Top Secret Drum Corps of Basel, Switzerland.

Drake is proud to be endorsed by some of the best companies in the world; he is a Pearl/Adams Artist, an Innovative Percussion Educator, and an Evans Drumheads Artist.