Michael
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Interview with Michael
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Played and Produced a Gothic/Macabre rock show for Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Small tour with ESG.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: N/A
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will always be there and give 100% when I say I will.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Playing all types of music. Nothing like it.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Do you have rehearsal space. Yes
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Chops are not good because I don't show off.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How can I help you?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure a drummer has the feel you're looking for.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 5 piece drum set
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Since 1990 been doing live performance. 2017 I started full-time
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Relaxed but High Energy
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: STEELY DAN - Great mix of different feels.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: A great mix so all aspects of a song are heard.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: It's a mix between any rock, dance and new wave punk.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Feel and timing
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Feel. One of the top complements I receive is how my playing makes them feel.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I am full time drumming. I work on projects in the order received. Open to working on time sensitive needs.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: PDP By DW X7 Kit Full Sabian HHX Evolution Cymbal set Roland Octapad Sennheiser E604s 2 Rode Match pair Tama Iron Cobra double Mix bag of percussion
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart, Steve Gadd
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: GIO’S DRUM EXPERIENCE IS THE PROFESSIONAL BRAND OF MICHAEL GIORDANO, A SEASONED DRUMMER AND UNDERSTUDY WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. GIO PROVIDES DRUMMING SERVICES FOR A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS AND PROJECTS. PROFESSIONAL, HIGH ENERGY DRUMMER HERE TO HELP WITH YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE.
