Pop and black music drummer

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: In 2023 I record a great instrumental funk album where brass are leaders in each track. The cool thing was that he producer let me play everything I want without asking any changes, and it was super creative and stimulating for me. I was the drummer of that album: The Boogyeman - Ermanno Fabbri

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm producing and recording a new EP for my indie-pop band (Mardy Lava)

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: Yes, acoustic guitar player Gabriele Cento.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both, because you can't work with digital if you don't know the theory of analog.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: I'll take your idea to the next level: Your demo song will turn into a professional song

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Being creative with my kit: towels, bells, strange drumsticks, bizarre grooves.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: That I can "save" a bad song. If a song doesn't have a direction, there's no drummer who can fix that.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Musical genres, song/artist reference, favorite artist/drummers, witch instruments will be in the final song.

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Try to chat a bit with the musician. Music is made by common feelings, not just gear and skills.

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

A: Drums, Macbook, 2 channel audio interface, a kick microphone and a Overhead microphone.

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

A: I started study drums in 2003, enter in the best music school in Italy (CPM) in 2008, graduated in 2013, live as a full time musician since 2010. My first professional studio recording session was in 2011 and since then I push my knowledge up to a great level. I work in my studio and other professional studios in my city.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Funk and groovie but in the mix.

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

A: Vulfepck. They do great songs, awesome recording techniques and work with amazing drummers.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Your instrument is only a part of the entire ensemble. Don't be too much, less is more.

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

A: Different musical genre: pop, pop-rock, indie-pop, reggae, funk, soul, rnb.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Groove, timing, sound and ensemble vision.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: First of all I bring consistency, solid groove and sound. I also want to put my ideas in the client's song, but respecting his/her guide lines.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I listen to the client song for the first time, chat with him to be sure we have the same vision of the song, listen other 2 or 3 times and write down the chart. Then I jam a bit with the song, and when I'm sure of different part I make my recording session. Usually I go with 2 or 3 takes, to have some choice.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I've got two beautiful Yamaha OAK X Custom drum set, one big and one small. My studio is my creative and recreating space, for my music, others music and great projects. With my10 channels recording setup, I can reach the spot I want and the definition I need for a professional take.

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

A: Steve Jordan, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, Nate Smith, Alborosie, Vulfpeck, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Bob Marley, Ash Soan.

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

A: I usually receive a guide line song (guitar and vox, piano and vox, midi drums) and record my real drums on it.