Session Drummer

Luke is just too good for the internet, but while we rely on tech and signal to create our art, I'm grateful my computer can connect with a drummer/musician as brilliant and as versatile as Master Luke Markham. Thanks Luke! (and Soundbetter too)

Incredibly talented and a pleasure to communicate with.
Highly recommend Luke!

Few humans can take direction via DM or text better than drum master Luke. He's a patient Jedi warrior and we've been getting some ridiculous sounds from his space to my console.

Stellar job as always! Luke was super adaptable and precise with this track. We took the song in a different direction than expected and this young man was along for the ride. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

Luke did an incredible job executing this project! He provided me with options, was communicative in every step of the process, and contributed to the creative elements of the song. Luke's drumming is thoughtful and unique. On top of all that, he delivered clean files very quickly—I can't wait to get him on my next project!

If you want to have live drums on a track, proffesionally played and recorded - look no further.

I can highly recommend Luke. It has been a real pleasure working together and I am extremely pleased with his services. The end result has been great, the process has been easy, the communication seamless and I've felt "safe" working with him. The tracks are both professionaly played and recorded. I will definitely collaborate with Luke again.

Lukes playing elevates every song he plays on. Highly recommended!

Luke is a skilled session player with attention to detail and a genuine interest in nailing the right part for the song. Luke was very receptive to feedback in terms of how I thought certain drum parts should sound. We also discussed drum tuning, mics, cymbals in advance of the recording. Overall, this was a great experience and I look forward to working with Luke again in the near future. Highly recommended!

And on the ninth day ... SoundBetter.com gave us remote studio drummer extraordinaire ... MASTER LUKE MARKHAM. Help your music he will ....

As much as his ability and sonic prowess continue to impress, it is the fact that Luke Markham is consistently my favorite drummer to listen to (on any recording) that makes him the greatest drummer available on SoundBetter. How you hit the drums (and record them) matters... need help? Talk to Master Luke

Luke is a really dynamic drummer and nailed the groove for my track really quickly. This is my 2nd time working with him and will definitely be working with him again for future projects!

Luke takes my ideas and just makes them 10X better. Highly recommended.

Luke is super talented and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!

always thoughtful, funky, relentless and positive. Great experience working with Luke as usual.

The audio & video of this track speak for itself. Search "Burn It Down" by The Resistance Company to hear how to build a heavy edged political rock track around the best drummer the internet has to offer, Luke Markham! ✊✊✊

Another great experience working with Luke. Great player and audio engineer - I was really happy with what he added to my track.

Amazing Drummer, Musician, Person.
Luke is it.

What can I say about Luke! His musicality and recording clarity is off the charts. He had so many helpful suggestions on how to over come remote recording to keep the vibe of grooving together. Highly recommend for all styles of music and highly professional!

Luke is an incredible drummer who can tackle pretty much anything. We've known Luke for several years and we've played with him on many gigs, shows, and recordings before working with him on SoundBetter. We sent Luke a very challenging track for a J-pop artist and he absolutely nailed it! We highly recommend Luke as a drummer on any project, any genre.

Luke is the man.
Period.

Another gem job by master drummer Luke!

Great experience again! Always love working with Luke! Cares as much about your Project as anyone who isn’t you possibly can. Very efficient with notes and great with reasonable deadlines.

What can you say about this fellow? He's amazing! I'm an industry professional and I've worked with a lot of drummers including Aaron Comes, Ulysses Owens & George "Spanky" McCurdy. Luke is Top Notch! Hire him. Your music deserves his expertise.

The percussive stylings of Luke Markham continue to wow:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YcNqUQotpSbg2bT4lA8KO?si=gXbKsqYsT0u2ILzML88Vow

Luke has the goods.
An uncanny ability on drums and a serious mind for all things musical.
A true musicians musician.

Look no further, you've found the guy you're looking for.
A drummer on another level.
And a total pleasure to work with.

Great working with Luke. He was very efficient and helpful and I'd highly recommend him!

I'm so happy I discovered Luke on here and his wonderful drumming. His expertise has brought my track to life and I'm super excited with all the files he's give me to get stuck in editing. He has delivered exactly what I asked for, including extra takes "Just in case" - a very thorough, talented and nice guy. He tuned his drums to suit my track and the files he delivered are perfect. Can't wait to work with him again!

Really quick turn around on feedback, easy and efficient to work with, takes time to understand your vision and bring it to life! Great experience!

Can't say enough good things about working with this fine drummer and human. If you want someone who understands rhythm at a very high level and delivers your vision with passion then Luke is your guy.

All around superb performance and experience with the super talented Luke Markham.

Another killer session with virtuoso Luke Markham!!

Another Stellar job by the uber-talented Luke Markham!

Luke is always killin! He has made this project exponentially better!!!!

Wonderful drummer for all styles, and easy to work with!
Has endless technical ability, and is beyond easy to work with!
I can't recommend him enough!

Putting together a project with Luke will always make your experience pro and unforgettable.
Check out all he has done on these recordings of The Clubs:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YcNqUQotpSbg2bT4lA8KO?si=gPELOMF7SUqOgB84hrfR0A

Cool Hands Luke brings all the funk every time and it's just what the Dr ordered.

Luke was awesome! Easy to interpret what me and my producer wanted. Gave numerous stems for the song and provided a quick turnaround. USE HIM! :)

Luke Brings his A game every single time. If you want a pro experience from one of the top drummers in NYC look no further.

Wonderful performance, great instincts, and great at following directions!

I can't not recommend this drummer enough, especially if you are looking for a fusion/jazz drummer! Gives a flawless performance, with great feel, great sounding drums, and a very musical approach to any tune you may give him!

Luke is an all-around great person to work with. He's an incredibly skilled musician, very adaptable in response to feedback, committed to delivering a great product, and kind and personable! He's the drummer to go with.

Luke's Professionalism and Musicality are second to none. He always delivers, making changes and discussing strategy and taking pride in everything he produces. He is the real deal.

Sir Luke.
Killing as usual.
Can't wait for the next one.

Luke is the King!! Always well constructed and performed drum parts. And the sounds\recording of are of the highest standards!

And the award for greatest file share drum recording and performance goes to ...... the master of the snare, kick, toms, and cymbals.... the lone drummer that puts the word "legend' in place of "session" when using the term "session drummer" it is my favorite Legend Drummer, LUKE!

Killllllllllller Drums!!!!!!!!

It's always a pleasure and a privilege to work with Luke!!

great job on the track!

The greatest file share - sound better AND actual drummer of all time is Master Luke. Hit him up and behold your tracks will come alive

And the award for most versatile session drummer ever in the history of file share style home recording during a global pandemic goes to..... Master Luke. He can lay it down thick or he can finesse your canvas. Few I've encountered in my 25 years behind the board have this much ability.

The greatest session man of all time has a fully pro sounding rig in his recording space and also happens to always treat art with the respect and positivity the art deserves. I literally can't find anyone better for all of my music! The force runs strong in Drum Master Luke!!

In all our work together over the years in bands and recording, Luke has brought his great
ideas, friendliness, musical range and abilities to every song. Hire him!

The master with the sticks and skins!!!
check out his work here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/1iXUsuSmIH0dgaHnDv0DCd?si=0GYCBwgMTXCjzMdFkbtmgg

Luke is an incredible drummer and an absolute professional in regards to all aspects of the process. He was communicative and quick to respond.

But most importantly, the quality of the takes and the recordings was outstanding. He provided multiple takes with the full individual mic tracks. I'd definitely say im hard to please but, im absolutely floored at how well it was recorded and played.

I will definitely be working with him again! A+

Yeah...he's it. Looking forward to more work with Luke.

The most Bangin' on The beat. Master Luke brings the force to every track he completes. Always a pro on the kit with versatile clean audio and also to interact with.

Luke is a great guy to work with. A real pro, not just with his drumming but with his detailed placement of mic's. It really makes a big difference. You get a nice big rich drum sound from his process. I highly recommend him!

Amazing job as always!!!!

You DEFINITELY wanna work with Luke. He's super professional, quick, and easy to work with. He made my original track sound SO beautiful! Hire him!

A stellar job and performance as always. Check it out here: http://theclubs.bandcamp.com/track/what-should-we-do

Always a pleasure to work with the super dynamic Luke!

As always Luke's playing and knowledge killed it!!

Working with Luke was one of the best experiences I've had on Soundbetter so far. He's a really talented drummer and will work with you to get the perfect take.

Luke did an excellent job, as always, playing and recording his drum parts. He is open to ideas on how to make a song better, and has great ideas of his own. Hire him!

Luke is a great drummer and played really tastefully on my track. He was really easy to work with and the turnaround was fast. Will definitely be in touch again the next time I need live drums!

Wish I could give more than 5 stars

Luke M for President!

You won't find a better drummer for your project!!!

The greatest session guy of all time, capable of anything at all. A Professional hero on the kit and on the file share. You can only improve your art by working with this upcoming legend.

Luke is an amazing drummer, I'm so glad he's drumming on my projects. He is incredibly reliable and fast as well.

Another stellar Job from Luke!
He kills it every time!!!!

Dope beats.
This is your dude for great, recording, communication, ideas and everytang musical.

Another solid, comprehensive and creative job.
As always great ideas and communication.
Thank you Luke!
Looking forward to the next one!

Luke is the Best around.
Adaptable, subtle, melodic, and forward thinking.
He understands the intricacies of what makes a drum part work with your music and what might clash.
He is able to quickly make changes and incorporate feedback.
A consummate Professional.

I've worked with Luke as a session drummer on my own tracks (as a Pop/R&B singer-songwriter) and in live performance settings. Not only is he an amazing drummer that's tasteful and intuitive, he's got a great ear for production and will always give you a handful of really great tracking options. He's very professional; his turn-around time is super quick, he's got a kind, patient attitude, and he genuinely cares that both parties are happy with his results! I highly recommend Luke to anyone looking for a session drummer with tons of knowledge and experience. He'll make sure your track lit.

I first started working with Luke in my freshman year of college. Over the years we have worked on many projects together and it has truly been a privilege to work with him. Not only is he one of the most knowledgeable and talented musicians I have ever worked with but he is also one of the easiest to work with as well. His dedication to his craft is exemplary.

Luke will be a positive addition to any musical project. You can count on him to be on time, prepared and bring an array of ideas to any project. I recommend Luke without reservation.

Working with Luke has been an experience. He took full ownership of the percussive context I wanted to set on each track and brought his expertise and finesse to its execution. My input wasn’t always communicated musically and Luke was able to get an instinctual feel for its translation. We worked remotely and integrating his tracks into the projects was seamless. Having Luke on this project elevated the arrangements & would totally work with him again in the future and do recommend him to anyone. I'm sure Luke can bring a lot to any genre with his unique aesthetic.

I’ve worked with Luke a few times and not only are his skills superb, but also his ability to communicate and get on the level of the project. Luke is Always a top pick

Luke's groove, energy, professionalism and effort are as high as any musician I have worked with in NYC. He pays attention to detail, is always looking to learn, is flexible, and has the best attitude. He is truly a joy to work with, and he is an excellent choice for a drummer for just about any occasion.

On point and in time, I’ve worked with Luke on a ton of recording projects. He’s reliable, creative and really enjoyable to be around.

As a record producer who works with a ton of drummers, I can say that Luke has the chops to perform at the highest quality level. He’s intuitive, always prepared and has good taste. What more could you want?

Luke Markham is a consummate professional and incredible musician. I've worked with Luke for the better part of a decade, and his respect, humility, and skill brought to every project is astounding. His work with me and my debut album, "The Graushua Tree," was incredible. His preparedness for the recording and skill he brought was much need on an 8 hour session. He was always looking for ways to push the music creatively but always willing to take feedback. He is and will be my #1 drummer for recommendations and to share gigs with.

Luke is an incredible drummer and arranger. He takes so much pride in his work and makes sure I’m happy with the finished product. He has helped my project in so many ways and has shown me what my vision for my music was before I even knew myself. I would definitely recommend working with Luke- he’s the best in the business and you will not be disappointed!