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Recorded drums for Capitol Records, toured with GRAMMY-winning bands. Can read music. Rock, Pop, Jazz, Soul/R&B, Country & more. Let's work together!

Greetings musicians of the internet. My name is Pete and I am a drummer, producer and mixer. I hope there is some way I can help you with your track, be it live drumming from my studio, producing, mixing, drum programming etc. Would love to work together.

As a drummer, I come from a pop and jazz background. My main teachers and mentors were Peter Erskine, Ndugu Chancler and more. I have taught drums at 3 different universities and toured 4 continents of the world with indie bands and GRAMMY-winning artists.

As a producer and writer, I have composed and produced music for independent artists (My favorite thing to do as a producer!) as well as TV/film music for NBC, MTV, Peacock, Oxygen, YouTubers and more.

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When working together, I welcome any input you may have on drum sound/tone, feel etc. I can also read music so if you have a chart all the better. After recording I will send a stereo mp3 mix with drums and if you accept I will send all stems.

Happy music making!

-Pete

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Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Working from home.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The amount of time needed for prep on a recording.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: While I can play something that I am just hearing myself, if you have any input prior to my recording that really helps.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Music, I suppose. I have been doing music for 20 years or so now.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I try to fit into any style.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Take the time to play with your mic setup first before reaching for an EQ.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: All kinds, but mostly indie, pop, jazz, soul/RnB.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Drumming.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Feel. Tones.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I prefer getting a WAV or MP3 file to record to (with BPM information please), then I will try out some tracks and send you a rough mp3 of what I played, if you approve, I will send over the stems (11-16 stems)
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use Pearl Reference, Pearl Reference Pure, and Gretsch Drums. All kinds of cymbals. Logic Pro X, Neve, api, Vintech, Universal Audio, AKG, Neumann, Shure, etc.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am inspired by really great producers and mixers and writers. Good songwriting always is so important.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Live drum tracks