Precision. Power. Performance.

"Dena is an amazing drummer, musician, and mentor, and I have grown tremendously from her guidance and expertise, bettering my drumming with her thoughtful feedback. She wants the best for her students and fellow musicians, always putting in a good word to ensure we work with trustworthy people. Dena goes above and beyond!”
Lucy Ritter - Drummer, Chappell Roan

About the Artist

Dena's versatility has afforded her opportunities to play in a variety of settings - from arenas to rock clubs and Broadway theaters to recording studios. She has been highlighted in several drum publications, including the September 2018 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.

Dena holds the drum chair for Little Shop of Horrors (Off-Broadway) and has held the drum chair for the following Broadway productions: Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls; Head Over Heels; Cher Show (sub drummer); Heart of Rock n' Roll (sub drummer); Beetlejuice (sub drummer) Magic Mike the Musical, Broadway Lab; & Galileo, Reading.

Dena is also a sub-drummer for the following Broadway productions: Hamilton, Six and Mamma Mia.

Prior to her transition to Broadway, Dena spent nearly 20 years with the all-female rock band Antigone Rising. The band toured constantly for several years, racking up 260+ shows per year. They were signed by Lava/Atlantic Records and released "From the Ground Up" in conjunction with Starbucks' Hear Music Debut Series, which has sold well over 250,000 copies. Other opportunities included a VH1 Special, appearances on the Today Show and Tonight Show, Good Morning America, The View, A&E’s Breakfast with the Arts and Emeril, as well as twice serving the US State Department as Arts Envoys to Israel and Palestine, and Vietnam. Dena also worked with Matchbox 20 front man Rob Thomas for several years as a member of the “RT Quartet”.

She has performed live with the following artists:

Bernie Worrell (Parliament Funkadelic, Talking Heads), The Go-Go's, Allman Brothers Band, Chris Daughtry, Roseanne Cash, Lisa Friday, Matt Doyle, Christopher Jackson, Alice Ripley, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea Salonga, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom Jr, Ben Platt, Gavin Creel, Shannon McNally, Williams Honor, Michelle Malone, & Anita Cochran.

She has worked in the studio with the following industry professionals:

Robert Randolph, Lisa Loeb, Leland Sklar, Rob Thomas, Michael Barbiero, Neil Dorfsman, Oliver Leiber & David Bendeth.

Additionally, Dena has shared bills with the following artists:

Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Allman Brothers Band, Joan Jett, The Bangles, Cheap Trick, B-52s, Michael McDonald, Blue Oyster Cult, Lucinda Williams, Matt Nathanson, Tonic, Arlo Guthrie, The Mavericks, Stephen Kellogg, & O.A.R.

Dena proudly endorses the following companies: Sonor, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Evans, Big Fat Snare Drum, Sledgepad, and SKB Cases.

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Recorded Music & Collaborations

Explore a sampling of recorded work that highlights Dena's versatility across rock, pop, and Broadway. From powerful studio tracks to dynamic theatrical collaborations, these recordings showcase the range, precision and musicality Dena brings to every project. Click the album covers to listen.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Andrés Forero
Grammy & Tony Award Winning Artist (Hamilton & In the Heights)

“Dena Tauriello is carrying the torch passed onto her by some of the greatest musicians of our time. Her feel and groove are fueled by a passion and love for the music she creates.”

Rob Thomas
Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter and Producer

"Dena has meter and all the kind of stuff you have to have to play professionally, but on top of that there's an intimacy. She thinks like a songwriter when she writes parts out. She doesn't just think about the rhythm - she's in service of the song and moves around with the melody."

Michael Barbiero

Producer/Engineer/Mixer: Whitney Houston, Maroon 5, The Jacksons, Madonna, Earth Wind & Fire, Allman Brothers

"Dena, Just a note to say thank you for making the Lisa Loeb session so successful. Your professionalism, dedication, patience and talent are a rare combination that I hope no one ever takes for granted."