Turkey

Hakan Açıkalın

Independent

He started his music career by playing bass guitar and drums at Zonguldak Hacettepe (Bülent Ecevit) University Music Club.
After settling in Istanbul, he founded Drum Club, Turkey's first drum and percussion school, (1997) and opened his own studio after educating many students for many years.
He is currently the owner of Istanbul Ritim Shop/Studio.
Since 1993, he has been accompanying Turkey's leading singers in concert and album recordings.