I've performed with Hunter Hayes, Cee Lo Green, Coachella, Teddy Swims, Lionel Richie, Victor Wooten, Disney Channel, and more. I’m an award-winning Berklee College of Music graduate, delivering major-label quality on an indie-friendly budget. Friendly, professional, and patient, and I’d love to bring your project to life!
I’m a professional drummer with experience performing for artists like Hunter Hayes, Cee Lo Green, Teddy Swims, Lionel Richie, Coachella, Disney Channel, and more. A Berklee College of Music graduate and award-winning musician, I deliver top-quality performances without the top-tier cost. I pride myself on being professional, approachable, and patient, working with clients of every skill level—and I’d be thrilled
🎧 Remote Drum Recording – High-quality drum tracks recorded in Logic Pro X (multiple mic setup, stems delivered, mixed or raw).
🥁 Custom Drum Parts – Grooves tailored to your track’s vibe (pop, rock, funk, R&B, indie, soul, or session ballads).
🔄 Percussion & Hybrid Kits – Cajon, congas, shakers, electronic pads, and more.
What You Can Expect:
✅ Fast turnaround (2–5 days depending on complexity)
✅ Unlimited revisions until you’re 100% happy
✅ Industry-level gear & sound quality
✅ Professional communication & collaboration
Gear & Setup:
DAW: Logic Pro X & Ableton
Cymbals: Sabian
Sticks: Vic Firth
Mics: ES Electronics
Monitoring: Ultimate Ears Pro
Acoustic Kit: Pearl Reference Pure 6-piece
If you’re looking for a drummer who brings groove, energy, and professionalism to every project, let’s make your track come alive. Hit that green button and let’s get started!
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Endorse Nathan "Natrix" Ricks
check_circleVerifiedHe was spot on with the recording and understanding the genre, adding his style to the song. Professional and friendly as well. Great chops!
check_circleVerifiedI've worked with Nathan for some time now and I have never seen him anything less than prepared and professional. Aside from the flawless playing, he's a joy to work with and has the ability to fit parts around whatever your song needs. 10/10, absolutely hire this man!
Nathan is incredibly talented and well-known in the industry for his gifts and professionalism! He's also very kind and a wonderful person to work with. With his lifetime of versatile training and experience working across different genres, studios, and balancing touring for major artists, he's a top drummer I recommend to artists and producers looking to seriously take their project to the next level.
Nathan and I are both professional freelance musicians and I have heard and seen video clips of him drumming on social media. While I have never worked with him directly, my interactions with him coupled with the footage I have seen of him performing have led me to believe he is professional, friendly, encouraging, and skilled.
Natrix is an incredible drummer and collaborator. He has an amazing sense of groove, great feel across different styles, and always brings the right energy to the track. Beyond being a top-tier player, he’s professional, reliable, and super easy to work with. Every project we’ve done together has been smooth, creative, and fun. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a drummer who can elevate their music.
Natrix is an incredible drummer and collaborator. He has an amazing sense of groove, great feel across different styles, and always brings the right energy to the track. Beyond being a top-tier player, he’s professional, reliable, and super easy to work with. Every project we’ve done together has been smooth, creative, and fun. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a drummer who can elevate their music.
Natrix is one of the most dependable people I know. I’ve had the pleasure of playing with him for the last few years in Hunter Hayes’ band. Nathan’s playing is tasteful and meshes so well with a live band or a production. If you want subtle, he's got you covered. If you want crazy drum chops, he can deliver all of that in spades too… while never losing the pocket. He’s incredibly skilled across many genres, he’s reliable/professional, and he’s just a great person. Whether you need drums or general track programming, Nathan is your man.
Interview with Nathan "Natrix" Ricks
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I played drums on the Rupaul DragRace TV Show as a drummer. I'm proud of that because I had never done something of that magnitude before.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Currently am traveling with Country artist Hunter Hayes as his travel drummer.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes, they work with me on the Hunter Hayes shows and put me on to SoundBetter and they are Michael Arrom and Alex Flaggstad.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both because as things change in the world, you wanna be a swiss army knife and be able to change things at a moment's notice.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will give you the quality and fast turnaround time.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That I don't consider it a job.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you chop on drums? And the answer is yes, I know how to include it in a song as long as it's serving the song.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's not considered a real job.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you trust me with your song and what I can bring to it?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I have the experience to give you the professionalism you deserve. I bring passion and energy to every project. My clients include winners of Grammy and every other major music award. My work ethic and expertise have landed me on global tours, iconic venues, major festivals, and TV
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 1. Drum Sticks 2. Drum Set 3. Laptop 4. Headphones 5. Speakers
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been doing this since I was 2 years old. I want to do it all. World touring, Big recording projects, TV and Movies, Play on an award-winning project.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is hard to explain, but based on my sound and playing, you'd be able to tell if I'm on the drums.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would've liked to work with Michael Jackson because his music is timeless.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Caiter to the client and server the music.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Any and everything. I constantly listen to and study multiple genres of music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Play by ear and fast retention.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring style, flair, and personality.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: 1. Listen through song 2. Practice through the Song 3. Full Run through the song parts 4. Full Run through the song parts with more personality to parts 5. Record 3-5 Variations of song
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Built With The Drummer In Mind, This Studio Has The Best Drums, Cymbals, And Hardware. Drummers Can Tune Their EQ, Compression, FX, And Levels From The Drum Throne.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Calvin Rodgers, Aaron Spears, Dave Weckl
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do Live Session & Studio Session Work.
I was the Live Drummer in this production
- Live drum trackAverage price - $170 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $200 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $150 per song
- ProducerContact for pricing
4 business day service; Free revisions until full satisfaction; ALL WORK IS 100% WFH; May not credit without prior approval. Please request any legal docs and videos at time of proposal. 100% human
- 14" x 5" Snare Drum14" x 5" Snare Drum10" x 7" Tom tom12" x 8" Tom tom16" x 14" Floor Tom Sabian Cymbals AAX & HHX
$50 discount on your next project if you refer me to a new client who completes a job with me.
