Born 28.12.1986 in Oberpullendorf, Austria. From the age of 19, he learned drumset and classical percussion from Gunter Meinhart. He then went on to complete high school and take lessons with Bernd Richter and Andjelko Stupar in preparation for auditioning for Jazz Drums at University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz, Austria. In October 2013, he was awarded the Master’s Programme,,Jazz Drums”, and the Bachelor’s Programme,,Music Education Jazz” distribution: KUG Composers Ensemble. Marco Antonio da Costa was awarded the Latin Group – Graduate College Outstanding Perform 2014 distinction. He is a member of the ‘,,EBU – European Jazz Orchestra” to represent the Austrian national radio ORF.
