Born in Jakarta on July 7, 1970, Sandy Andarusman is a highly respected Indonesian drummer, educator, and music entrepreneur. A devoted Muslim, he began his formal music education at Indra Lesmana Workshop (Farabi) in 1988, where he studied drums intensively under Gilang Ramadhan.
Since 1996, Sandy has been actively teaching and sharing his passion for music. His dedication to education led him to establish two music schools — RITMIK MUSIK and RHYTHM STAR MUSIC SCHOOL — with branches in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Solo.
Musical Career
Sandy started his professional career by collaborating with various Indonesian musicians and forming multiple bands. In 1991, he co-founded U’CAMP alongside Ovy Rif, Iram, Eri, and Ruddy. The band released several albums:
- Bayangan (1993)
- Senyummu (1994)
- Masih Ada (1996)
- Melangkah (1998)
In 2001, Sandy joined Pas Band, one of Indonesia’s most influential rock bands. Together, they released:
- Ketika (2001)
- Pas 2.0 (2003)
- Stairway to Seventh (2006)
- The Beast of Pas (2007)
- Romantic Lies and Bleeding (2009)
- Unscripted Experience (2022)
International Performances
Sandy has performed on international stages, expanding his global presence:
- Busan International Rock Festival, South Korea (2001)
- Shibuya, Tokyo with BVJ (2010)
- Multiple concerts in Osaka, Nagoya, and Hamamatsu with Pas Band
Endorsements & Collaborations
Throughout his career, Sandy has collaborated with leading global and local music brands:
- Mapex Drums (1997–2014) — Played a key role in growing the brand’s presence in Indonesia
- Zildjian Cymbals (2003–2011)
- Sabian Cymbals (2011–2022)
- NUX Electronic Drums (since 2020) — Contributed to the growth of the electronic drum market in Indonesia
- Dixon Drums (since 2022)
- Kingdo Cymbals (since 2023)
- Eario Eargasm (IEM) (since 2015)
He has also shared stages and toured with internationally renowned drummers such as Gregg Bissonette, William Calhoun, and Walfredo Reyes Jr.
Online Presence
