
I have had the privilege to work with some truly wonderful musicians in my career. Whether you need a strong groove or sensitive textural tapestry, I have years of experience to give your song the energy it needs to shine. Drum set or hand percussion, I can get it done.
I groove in many styles: jazz, funk, soul, rock, mid-east, on traps,
or hand percussion. My recording setup uses Nuendo and Universal Audio Preamps.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
Credits
Interview with Sonamor Music
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: My Band, Spondee, is outputting a beautifully constructed album that sounds like nothing I've heard before.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Finishing a new killer album!
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog is my preference perhaps because that is the sound I grew up with.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I Love music.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How much? This much.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It's easy.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What sound are you looking for?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Find someone you can trust that has your best interest at heart and you enjoy working with
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Riq, Frame drum, kick, hh, snare
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been a professional since 19 years of age. I've been doing this for thirty years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I sound like me.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Time away from a production helps clear the ears and make for better judgments.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Gospel, jazz, funk, Mideastern, rock, Latin.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ability to serve the music.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Creativity and great time feel.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I listen to the song and try to hear the intention then track different takes and take a break. After some time passes I listen to hear what take fit the best.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a Universal Audio x8p for tracking.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Trevor Rabin, Hanz Zimmer,
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I tend to receive very creative jobs in jazz and world music. Second place would be singer/songwriter and funk music.
- Live drum trackAverage price - $150 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $150 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $150 per song
- Full instrumental productionContact for pricing
- Film ComposerContact for pricing
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- 60's Round badge USA Custom Gretsch kit
- 2017 Round Badge USA Custom Gretsch
- Custom maple Kit
- Canopus Drums
- Matt Bettis Cymbals
- RAV Drum
- Tabla
- Djembe
- Udu
- Dholak
- Doumbek
- Zarb
- Riq
- Frame Drum
- Bongos
- Cajon
- shakers