Session Drummer

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

A: Hihat, snare, bassdrum and a pair of sticks.

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

A: Born on February 5, 1980, in Niterói - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, he always had music in his life, starting with his uncle Renato Beranger, an expert piano player and arranger. It was in 1996 that he became interested in music, starting as a roadie and, always wanting a differential in the field, he started to understand a little of each instrument, soon identified himself with the battery that would become his instrument. In 1999, he had his first project with Paulinho Rocketh, playing covers by Hendrix and copyright. Being praised for his autodidaxia decided to study deeply and learn the language of the Brazilian drums. In 2000, he met Henrique Martins and began his instrumental education, studying until 2002. In 2003, he met Kim Pereira, with whom he had returned to his studies, and in 2015 he studied with Cássio cunha, to better improve his technique. His 1st band of medium proportion was ATALHO, who recorded a demo with 3 songs, all selected for different festivals, and with the song "she will come back" playing on radio Recife, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande southern. In 2006 he joined the band DKV and remained until 2009, after his departure, he started playing and working as a free-lancer and educator Today he tours with Valério Araújo (Cazuza cover) for Brazil and the World.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I would say that I play in a very elegant, precise and firm way.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: There are so many amazing people to work with that is hard to point one. Everyday music keeps surprising me with awesome music and new people.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always check out what you're doing and always try to do your best!

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

A: I work with varied styles.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Precision and firmness

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: The sound that I think she must have.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: As soon as I receive the song, I review it, and if it doesn't have a score I write one and record a few sessions.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: So I use Logic Pro X, 12-channel Behringer FCA 1616, apple computer and a drum kit with versatile sound for recording.

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

A: Cássio Cunha, Celso de Almeida, Dave Weckl and Carter Beauford.

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

A: I usually do more Pop, Pop-Rock, Soul and Funk