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100+ Record Dates with Multiple Genres, including Blackbird Studios, Sound On Sound.

I have worked with many different artists across my 15 year career, recording throughout NYC and NJ, and Blackbird Studios in Nashville. I am well versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, Funk, RnB, HipHop, Country, etc. My confidence to learn the song and play for the music keeps me busy!

I have a home setup with acoustic and electronic kit for any sound and style you want. I am willing to travel (almost) anywhere for a record date. Also available for percussion and backing vocals.

Music and drumming is my passion, I would love to create something meaningful with you and make your songs the absolute best they can be.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Interview with Gordon Kuba

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Very proud of my time at Blackbird Studios. It was an amazing experience to be there and record a few tracks in such a legendary space.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Pop-rock tracks for a well-known songwriter using an e-kit.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: It always depends on the situation!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: A professional that will work with you for what YOU want.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Making music that uplifts people and gives color to the world.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Hitting harder isn't always louder. Knowing how to play gets the best sound.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What kind of sound are you looking for? Are you confident in what you want?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Go for what YOU want and what YOU hear, not what looks the best or who charges the most.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Other than a drum kit??? SM57, MD421, AKG112, C214, and a comfy studio chair.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 15 years of nonstop music, there is no end in sight!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Strong, solid, and dependable.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I feel Stevie Wonder would be able to teach me the most about music and what to bring to a song.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Consistency!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock and Jazz, but lately I have been working on Pop songs through programmed drums.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My confidence and my ability to nail a take in one go.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring what is exactly needed for the song. I try to think as a musician and not just a drummer when I come up with my parts.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Learning the music is always the first step. From there, I start playing along to create my parts and solidify what I will play. And then we record.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: My grandfather, who was the original drummer for Bill Haley and his Comets, is my biggest influence. He did not stop until he was 95. I also have huge admiration for drummers like Dave Grohl, John Bonham, Steve Gadd, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, and many others.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do mostly session work on site or from home, usually rock, jazz, or pop.