Daniel Ainspan

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Dan Ainspan is currently the Jr. Marketing Manager, Band & Orchestra Products for Pearl Corporation, based in Nashville, TN.

A Slingerlands, NY native, Dan attended the State University of New York College at Oneonta where he received a B.A. in Music Industry with Double Minors in Percussion Performance and Audio Production. At Oneonta, Dan studied percussion with Dr. Julie Licata and drum set with The Mars Volta drummer Blake Fleming. Dan served as President of the SUNY Oneonta Drag ‘N Rolls Drumline, and was a member of the SUNY Oneonta Percussion Ensemble, R&B Band, Jam Band, Zappa Band, and the Hartwick/Oneonta Rock Orchestra, among others. Dan also performed for nationally renowned Poetry Slam artist Regie Gibson, as well as various theatrical productions including Spring Awakening.

After graduating in 2015, Dan relocated to Indianapolis, IN to pursue an internship with the Percussive Arts Society. Upon completion of the program, Dan was hired on full time as Social Media & Web Content Manager. In Indiana, Dan was an active performer with the Indiana Pacers High Octane Drumline, the Indianapolis Symphonic Band, and local rock/pop band Greta Speaks. Prior to joining Pearl in January 2020, Dan held similar Marketing positions with Marimba One and Herff Jones, LLC.

At Pearl, Dan is responsible for implementing various marketing activities for Pearl’s Educational, Marching, Concert, and Adams branded products. He enjoys engaging with Pearl’s online social communities, as well as working with Pearl’s best-in-class roster of Artists and Educators across the United States and abroad.

When Dan isn’t drumming, he enjoys going on hikes, watching sports, and helping friends and clients with their own marketing projects.