Session Drummer & Producer

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I played drums to Ascension by the Amazing Iros Young. I did the track in 45 minutes and it came out so beautiful. You can look it up on Youtube

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Quite a number of projects. I run a weekly drum cover on Youtube.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: I am totally new here.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: That's a tough one. I play drums, so it's analog. But I love digital processing. I think it's potential is bigger.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: I promise to blow their minds at my first attempt!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love the fact that I play at work, literally.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: They ask, "Are you available?" I answer, "YES!!!"

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: A lot of people think that being expressive on the drums is the way, but in reality, the simpler the sweeter.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I ask them what they want to achieve with their sound. This leads to loads of other questions.

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Please keep an open mind. You never know what the end would be sometimes. Let the music take the lead.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Bass drum, snare drum, Hihat, one mic and a pair of sunglasses. :)

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I have been playing drums in churches and gigs for 15 years but only started freelancing 2 years ago.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: A lot of my buyers say that I seem to speak with my drumming. They say it communicates with the music and also with the listener.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: You can never finish a song, there is always more to do.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: I have worked on many genres over the past two years which I have worked freelance. This is because in freelancing, you expect sales from all over the world, so I have not limited myself to only one style. My core style is gospel but in my work I have recorded less gospel.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is in creating patterns. I can create so many patterns with little similarity.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring the taste. The right feel. I put the song in the right direction. Many of the times, I play the drums before other music is added.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I begin work after I have received information from the buyer. I listen to the original song to learn it and then I put my ideas to the table and play them. I do a rough mix to put my playing in proper perspective before I forward it as a demo to the buyer. If there are no revisions, I will go ahead and export the stems for the buyer.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My setup is pretty basic. I work full time as a freelancing musician, so I work from home. I have a pair of Behringer Truth Monitors. I have an array of Mics ranging from AKG, Bluebird, Blu Encore, Samson, Digital Refrence, Audix and Shure. I play PDP DW Concept Series Maple Drums, Black Panther Snare and Zildjian Cymbals.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Quite a lot of them. Calvin Rodgers is a phenomenal drummer. Jon Bellion may not be a drummer but his approach to music making makes me think nothing is impossible.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I record live drums for singles, EPs, albums and other projects.