Brandon Garcia on SoundBetter

I have been a professional live/session drummer for 10 years, playing a wide variety of musical styles. Contact me if you need a drummer for your next session or live performance, as well as for the production of your songs or anything related to the drums.

Born in San Diego, California, July 1994. Raised in Tijuana, Baja California, where my interest in music began at an early age.

The majority of my job is reflected mostly in the proyect Jonatan Sanchez as his drummer and musical director since 2016.

I have collaborated in many studio recordings, exploring a diversity of musical genres (Metal, Rock, Pop, Folk, Funk, R&B, Progressive, Latin Beat, Fusion, Regional Mexican Music, etc.

I currently work as a session drummer, engineer and producer at my home studio.

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

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5 Reviews

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by Gerardo Malagón
Toca súper, cero creído.
by Gerardo Malagón
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by Dinorah Zamora
Brandon has been an awesome friend and drummer from the time we’ve been working together. In the short time we’ve known each other he has proven to be very profesional and on time. He makes the artist feel comfortable and brings more than talent to the table. Thank you for catching on so fast Brandon! 🦋
by Alan Nelson
Working with Brandon for the last year has been an amazing experience!!! Not only is he a great drummer with amazing musical ingenuity and excellent technique, he is also a very responsible person which makes any project involving him an enjoyable experience. His adaptability to different music genres is not only reflected in his playing style, but also in the diversity of his drum sound.
All in all a great drummer who is highly recommended!
by Jonathan Santos
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Brandon for almost 1 year as my session drummer. I am a studio owner and receive a wide variety of genres, and every single client leaves more than satisfied. Great technique and managment of drums, in the studio and live. 100% recommended!

Interview with Brandon Garcia

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Frida Piña Currently I am working a co-production with Frida, in which besides recording drums, I have to participate in production and being the audio engineer. More details coming soon.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: At my Studio, "Meteoro Studios".
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: You will be satisfied.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Translate emotions into a theme which will live forever
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Who are interested in working with me. Let's talk.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: No one
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you want to take your song to the next level?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: 100 percent guarantee
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, Interfaz, SPD-SX, Midi and a pair of sticks.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started at 10 years old, I grew up watching my older brother play the drums, since I started to date I have not stopped playing. My 1st band was Metal, eventually I started playing with more local and international artists. Currently I have 5 years dedicating myself professionally to music, as a session drummer and music producer, recording to date about 100 songs and playing with around 60 artists.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Consistent, groovy, strong.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Quincy Jones.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Concentration, feel, listen, listen and listen.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, Rock, Indie, R&B
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Hear and Feel.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I translate the sound that the client has in his head, with the right sound and feeling.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First of all, talk to the client and understand the sound and feeling that he wants to express with the song, once that is agreed, I ask for the demo in 2 versions; track without drums, and only drums track. Once the track is done, I send the tracks to the client separately via WeTransfer.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: MICS: -Audix D6, Audix D2 (x2), Audix, D4 (x4) Shure SM57 (x2), Shure SM81 (x2), Shure Beta91A, Shure Beta 87A, Electro Voice RE20. HARDWARE: -Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3erd Gen (8 channels) -TASCAM US-1800 (8 channels) -Focusrite ISA ONE SPEAKERS: -Yamaha HS8
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, and many many more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Drum Recordings, Live Performance, Music Production.