Ivaylo Kostadinov | SoultoneCymbals.com

Ivaylo Kostadinov

Ivaylo Kostadinov

I have a passion for music since I remember myself. In the beginning, as a self-taught drummer, my love for all music genres built the foundation of my development as an artist. After I turned 20 I went to study Music Pedagogy (Drums and Percussions) at “Academy of Music and Dance Art” in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, which helped me evolve my versatility as a musician. Over the next years I was a tympanist in a symphonic orchestra, as well as a drummer in a local brass band. Luckily for me, I auditioned and took position in a party band with which I spend the next 8 years as an entertainer for several cruise ship companies, some of which are Color Line (Norway), Viking Line (Finland), DFDS (Denmark). During these years I learned a lot about “playing what’s right” for the song and the band, I broadened my musicianship, became a “singing drummer”, taking the role of a lead singer from behind the drums for most part, and was happy to share the stage with some of the big names in the industry playing in show programs and on-bord concerts.
Currently, I live and work in South Korea, which helped me gain invaluable insight into the music business and refine my cultural perceptions regarding the cultural richness of this region.

Artists:
Scott Fitzgerald (UK)
James King (USA)
Audrey Madison Turner (USA)
Bands:
Boulevard Band (RAM Agency, Bulgaria)
T.J. & Busan Groove (South Korea)
Media:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKRFKNy4mD8 Boulevard Band – “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”

“MADE BY DRUMMERS FOR DRUMMERS!”
Soultone Cymbals are simply different in the best possible way. I have never been subservient to a particular trademark, and I have tried many cymbals from different brands during my career, and there was always “something” missing, something to wish for. That’s not the case with Soultone Cymbals.
They are very well balanced! The cymbals are hefty, but not heavy, well-constructed, with pronounced bow and fine finished edge. The hammering is superb, which contributes to the overall tonality.
The sound is powerful, clear, very articulate but never harsh. It is easy to orientate by the name of the series – from mellow to aggressive they have unique sound, and each cymbal compliments the rest of the set, very melodic and responsive.
I strongly believe that drummers of all levels will find their voice among the great variety that Soultone Cymbals offer. They will find personality, unique voice far away from the commonness of the mainstream and feel and performance of a product very well made.

Being an endorsee is a new experience, and a challenge that most drummers dream to take part of. Thanks to the Artist Relations department this journey was a treat.The team is very attentive, resourceful, and ready to help at any time. I feel excited and inspired, and I’m proud to call all my Soultone Family!

My Soultone Set: 

14” Gospel Wave Hi-hats
18” Gospel Crash
8” Gospel splash
21” Explosion Ride
13” Explosion Hi-hats
17” Explosion Crash