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My name is Habbert Cheeks, III and I am a session/ touring drummer originally from New York but now living in Pennsylvania. I have played for some of your favorite artist from the soulful voices of Yolanda Adams to Chrisette Michele to Max Frost to guitarist extraordinaire Dave Fields. I would love the opportunity to drum on your song!!!

I have been playing drums professionally for 20+yrs and I have been recording drums remotely from home for some time now. I use Logic and Protools. All that I need is the MP3 of your song(s) with any instructions that you may have pertaining to drums. It would be best if your song is recorded to a metronome and if not have a drum loop present but if not I can add a click.

I play DW and Crush drums and have an array of cymbals from Zildjian, Sabian, and Dream. I am an endorsee of Vater drumsticks and Ultimate Ears.

I charge $200/ song.

I can send you the Protools session, a stereo mix wav file or each individual mic channel (8 channels) for you or your engineer to mix in your studio environment.

Send me a note through the contact button above.

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by Ronny Smith
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As usual, Great drumming, musicianship and communication.
Definitely a 5 star musician.
by Ronny Smith
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Definitely a 5 star drummer! Provided just what I was looking for.
by SL Frink
I've have worked with Habbert on many engagements live and in the studio. He is a consummate professional, critical listener, and extremely proficient drummer. He is driven to bring the best out of your project and provides valuable insight.

Interview with HabbertDrums

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: multiple shows and laying live drum tracks
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Sermone Frink a killer pianist, composer and writer
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: both in that they both have unique qualities unto themselves
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To provide what it is that they are looking for in a timely manner
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What type of feel are you going for? Do you want straight or a little busy? Or both?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: You will be happy with my work
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: full drumset, sticks, drum keys
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 30+yrs
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Aggressive but subtle when it is called for
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is more sometimes
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: All genres
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Playing with the music
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Dynamic drumbeats and fills within the context of the song
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: To have a quick as possible return rate
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I provide live drum tracks for song(s), EP, album, YouTube cover, show or tour
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Drums: DW, Crush Cymbals: Zildjian, Sabian, Dream, SoulTone Mac computer Logic Protools
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Vinnie Colaiuta, Tony Williams, Chick Corea, Jeff Davis, Gary Novak, Joe Wilson, Herbie Hancock, Victor Wooten, Reggie Young, Mike Stern