Available for session work and recording with access to industry standard recording equipment. Strong in sight reading specialising in a strong heavy rock feel.
After 11 years of drumming experience in learning to sight read from the get go, I am a fluent reader. I just recently started a drums course at uni where I have access to top quality recording equipment as well as highly trained producers and engineers. I am looking to start my first couple projects either as a session drummer or if you have tracks recorded already I am available to record drum tracks professionally.
Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.
Languages
- English
Interview with Jake
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The audio file on my account is a song called Chilled Out Spaceman. It starts as a very soft mellow beat and switching up to a strong heavy feel.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I have 15 tracks currently recorded with my band The Kraken Wakes.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Fergus Gerrand. He is my uni professor and has worked bands all over the world such as Duran Duran and Sting.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: You won’t be disappointed.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Drums is my passion.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I’m still yet to find out!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Who inspired you? What sound do you look for?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Take a chance! I’m a down to earth guy, if you don’t like my drums I won’t charge you or I’ll fix it. I’m open to providing a demo to see if I fit your style.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Kick drum, hi hat, snare, ride and hi tom.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I am at the turning point in my career. I have been playing in bands as a hobby for years, though now I’m taking that extra step to get involved and assist musicians while doing something I love.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A heavy rock sound with deep fills that add depth to the music In playing.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: My dream is to work with Dave Grohl.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I specialise in a range of rock/pop music whether it’s a 60s style rock feel or a more R&B style pop groove.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ability to adapt to the style of music I’m playing. I can quickly pick up the feel and lay down a groove based on what I’m hearing.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I am a perfectionist in my drums, I’d never send something I wasn’t happy with. All my fills and beats are all carefully picked down to the the smallest detail to really fit the sound.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I can either sight read or play to ear, if you have drums already great! If not, I’ll sit down to work out the song and provide some sweet sounding drum beats.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have access to multiple professional recording studios used in a wide variety by highly experienced and talented musicians from all over the world.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Dave Grohl is a heavy inspiration for me. I often play along to Nirvana, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I am available for gigs, session work and remote recording.
I was the Drummer in this production
- Nirvana
- Led Zeppelin
- Black Sabbath
- Access to top quality microphones and drum kits.
