Manfred Hausleitner
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Manfred Hausleitner | |
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Birth name | Manfred Josef Hausleitner |
Born | May 11, 1957 |
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Occupation(s) | Drummer |
Instrument(s) | drums |
Years active | 1965–1980, 2004–present |
Website | Schlagwerk.eu |
Manfred Hausleitner (May 11, 1957) is an Austrian drummer.
Biography
As one of Austria's leading Drummers, Manfred began studying drums at an early age of 6 with his father. He began learning about jazz when he signed up for the jazz institute at the Konservatiorium and Highschool in Vienna, where he studied with Erich Bachtraegl for 8 years in addition with Tino Contreiras/Mexico D.F. and Damaso Gonzales/Acapulco.
He has performed with
Throughout the years Manfred committed himself to teaching students of all ages through private lessons and clinics around the country. Manfred is a Hudson Music featured drum teacher.
After his "first" music career Manfred got a good position in the business world and did not play the drums for 28 years (U.S. Department of State at U.S. Embassy in Vienna --- and General Manager for FTD / Fleurop - Interflora, Austria for 16 years). He quit with his job 2004 and he did not get a chance for a new occupation at the age of 47 years. He restarted to play the drums 2004 with daily 8 hours training and is on the best way to continue his international career.
References
Schoepf, Alexander (April 1, 2007) "Der lange Weg zurueck" http://www.backbeat.at/backbeat/der-lange-weg-zuruck