Massimo Buonanno was born in Egnach, Switzerland, and started playing drums at the age of 14. From an early age, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in music. Through motivation, discipline, and passion, he qualified for various music competitions and celebrated numerous successes. These include four first-place wins at the “Swiss National Drum Contest,” first place at the “Best European Musician Contest,” two first-place finishes at the “Drums & More Festival” in Austria, and winning the “Jeff Porcaro Tribute” Award in Germany.
At just 16, Massimo recorded his first solo album, The Rhythmind. Inspired and supported by his teachers and mentors, he performed with various bands in Switzerland and expanded his musical career to Germany, Austria, and Italy at an early age.
Massimo pursued his music studies in the USA from 2006 to 2011. He first studied at the “Drummer’s Collective” in New York City and later at the prestigious “Berklee College of Music” in Boston, where he received a full scholarship. There, he had the honor of learning from outstanding teachers such as Terry Lyn Carrington, Mark Walker, Jamey Haddad, Oscar Stagnaro, Mike Mangini, and Dave Fiuczynski. During his studies, Massimo performed at major events such as the “Singers Showcase Concerts” and had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned artists like Paula Cole, Rosa Passos, Burt Bacharach, and John Mayer.
As a drummer and musical director, Massimo has had the opportunity to perform live and in the studio with many well-known artists. These include: Seven, Gregor Meyle, John Mayer, Candy Dulfer, Birdy, Alain Clark, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Natalie Imbruglia, Marc Broussard, Gianna Nannini, Raoul Midón, Laith Al-Deen, Paloma Faith, Lunik, Xavier Naidoo, Michael Patrick Kelly, John Newman, Rag'n'Bone Man, Aloe Blacc, Melanie C, Stephan Eicher, Luca Hänni, Stress, Thomas D, Aura Dione, Adrian Stern, Baschi, Rose Ann Dimalanta, Stefanie Heinzmann, Dado Moroni, The Voice of Germany, Myron, Johannes Oerding, Oscar Stagnaro, Andy McGhee, Judith Sephuma, Denzal Sinclaire, Marc Sway, EAZ, Chinua Hawk, Claude Diallo Situation, Caroline Chevin, Remady, Marco Rima, Sina, Polo Hofer, Marc Storace, James Gruntz, Avery Sunshine, Alex Han, Gee K, Peter Reber, Anna Rossinelli, Trauffer, Joya Marleen, Dabu Fantastic, Gotthard, Beatrice Egli, Dodo, I Quattro, and many more.
Massimo has also worked as a producer and songwriter with a variety of artists, including: Seven, Gregor Meyle, Marc Storace, Thomas D, Jaël, Baschi, Xavier Naidoo, Secondhand Orchestra, RAD Trio,  Rislane,  Beatrice Egli, and many others.

Additionally Massimo Buonanno has made significant contributions to the music scene through his work as a performer, producer, and musical director ,supervisor and became one of the most sought-after musicians and musical directors in the European music scene. He has been involved in several high-profile projects, including:
Sing meinen Song , Eurovison Song Contest , Art on Ice , Swiss Music Awards , Darf ich bitten ? Energy Air and many others .
As a respected professional in the industry, Massimo is also a proud endorser of several renowned brands, including:
DW Drums, Paiste Cymbals ,Vater Drumsticks , Remo Drumheads, Latin Percussion, Gewa Bags , Ahead Armor Cases, Arturia Plug -ins

Massimo's work has earned him widespread recognition, and he has released multiple albums that have achieved Gold status and charted in various countries.