| Born | Data not available |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation | Session Drummer, Touring Drummer, Drum Teacher, Arranger and Composer |
Noa Kahn is an Israeli drummer, arranger, and composer based in Los Angeles, California. She began her musical journey playing the piano at age 6 but switched to drums at 12, discovering her true passion. After serving two years in a military band, she earned a scholarship to the Rimon School of Music in Israel, where she studied jazz and performed with guitarist Julian Lage in 2018. In 2019, Noa received a full tuition scholarship to Berklee College of Music, where she studied under renowned drummers like Dave DiCenso and Mark Walker. During her time at Berklee, she recorded "Lady L" with Zakir Hussain and the Berklee Indian Ensemble—a track later featured on the Grammy-nominated album Shuruaat. Since graduating, Noa has become a sought-after session and touring drummer, performing with artists such as Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, Big Wild, Jax (Jackie Miskanic), Isaac Dunbar, and Couch the Band. She is known for her versatility across genres including jazz, funk, fusion, R&B, and pop. In addition to performing, Noa is passionate about education, offering drum lessons and masterclasses both in-person and online. She is endorsed by leading percussion brands like Zildjian and Vic Firth.
Early life
Noa Kahn began playing piano at the age of 6 but shifted her focus to drums at 12. Her early love for rhythm led her to serve two years in a military band in Israel. She then pursued formal music education at the Rimon School of Music, earning a scholarship and performing alongside acclaimed guitarist Julian Lage in 2018.
Music career
In 2019, Noa Kahn was awarded a full tuition scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she studied with respected drummers such as Dave DiCenso and Mark Walker. While at Berklee, she recorded "Lady L" with Zakir Hussain and the Berklee Indian Ensemble, a track featured on the Grammy-nominated album Shuruaat. Since graduating, Noa has worked as a session and touring drummer for high-profile artists including Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande, Big Wild, and more.
Discography
While Noa Kahn's discography includes session contributions to numerous projects, one of her most notable recordings is "Lady L" with Zakir Hussain and the Berklee Indian Ensemble. Her work spans genres including jazz, funk, fusion, pop, and R&B.
