Iraklis Loukakis
If you don't sacrifice for what you want, then what you want becomes the sacrifice
Studies
He plays drums, guitar, and piano. He began his musical studies at a young age, taking lessons in classical piano, guitar, and theory at the National Conservatory, as well as Byzantine music (degree). At the age of fifteen, he began playing drums in local bands and later started lessons with his teacher, Dimitris Kotsiris. He graduated and received his degree from the drum class with honors from the Entechno Conservatory. He has participated in seminars and private lessons with many drummers such as Nathaniel Townsley, Virgil Donati, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Thomas Lang, Tony Royster, Gergo Borlai, Dennis Chambers, George Kollias, Derico Watson, Jojo Mayer, Lenny White, and Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez.
Performances
For many years, he was the drummer for DJ Alex, playing mainly electronic music. From a young age, he has participated in many rock and metal bands, playing drums, keys, guitar, and providing backing vocals.
Collaborations
He collaborates with The Music House Studios, where he has recorded on more than 30 albums, playing for various artists across different genres. He is one of the three founding members of YouGroove, the largest online drumming community in Greece.
Pedagogical Experience
His primary study and focus is on music education. He has been teaching drums, music theory, and harmony for the last 20 years to students of all ages. He gives lessons at lab Music Education school in Piraeus.