Dimitris Tzafestas initially studied double bass, then drums, obtaining his diploma from the class of N. Koratzinos at the Athens Conservatory. He participated in tours with the Mediterranean Youth Orchestra and attended master class with S.Gualda. In 1998 he participated in the presentation of Canto General by M. Theodorakis in Limoges, France. From 1985 to 1992 he was a member of the Athens State Orchestra and since 1993 is the drummer of the National Opera Orchestra. He has also participated in numerous performances of the Greek Contemporary Music Group of the Union of Greek Composers. Since 1989 he is professor of percussion at the Philippos Nakas Conservatory.

Distinguished graduates and graduates of the class of Dimitris Tzafestas the Philippos Nakas Conservatory:

George Kalogeropoulos, Diploma with honors and first prize (1997)
Isidore Thymis, Diploma with distinction and second prize (2001)
Panagiotis Koliavasilis, Diploma with honors and first prize (2005)
Louisa Koula, Diploma with honors and first prize (2005)
Ignatiz Ioan Degree with honors (2006)
Panagiotis Ziavras, Diploma with honors and second prize (2010)