Top Percussionists for hire

These professional percussionists will bring added grooves, beats, and textures to your track with congas, maracas, tambourines and yes, even cowbell

Live Music and Recording - Boyd Percussion

Touring drummer, expert teacher, dynamic composer.

Drummer/ Percussionist - Ronjey Rocks

Soulful and melodic rhythms for all your recordings and performances.

Percussion - Lenny Castro

I'm Lenny Castro, I've been blessed with a very long career as a percussionist for artist like: Toto, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele and so many more.

session tabla player - Jason McKenzie

I've played tabla for 20 years. I'm also a profession drummer who has toured with country artist Billy Joe Shaver 12 years and have played with singer-songwriters Alexi Murdoch and Matt Nathanson. I've also studied audio-engineering at Austin Community College and have a professional studio set-up in my home for good quality recordings.

Session Drummer  - Leonel Rojas Alvarez

Professional Drummer from Universidad El Bosque. 15 years of experience playing drums. Drummer of ProgMetal band ENTROPIA and Fusion band Sweaty Knockers REEL: https://soundcloud.com/leonel-rojas-alvarez

Studio Drummer/Perc/Editor - Dennis Holt
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Dennis Holt is one of Nashville's most gifted musicians, whose drumming abilities cross nearly every genre from Americana to Country to Rock, Jazz, Ambient and R & B. Seasoned global performer, Dennis’ diversity has proven itself in recording with Taylor Swift, AD/Kansas, Emmylou Harris, Trisha Yearwood, and Deniece Williams to name but a few.

Americana/Rock Session Drummer/Percussionist - Brian Griffin
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Recording credits include Lana Del Rey, Brandi Carlile, The Black Crowes, Alessia Cara, The Wallflowers, Iggy Pop, Dolly Parton, Dionne Warwick. Los Angeles based session drummer available to help you with your music! Great touch, feel, sounds and ideas.

Multi Platinum Drummer - Chuck Sabo
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XTC, OMD, Cher, Elton John, Brian Adams, Brian Eno, Etienne Daho, Chaka Khan.... I'm drumming on well over a Trillion streams. I record 'high quality' drum tracks in my commercial studio, designed & built by Flavio Acoustics. The Proof is in the actual 1st takes sent back to SB clients on my showreel. Drums, perc, and Feel!

Grammy-Winning Live Drums - Dylan Wissing
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I play drums on 'Girl on Fire' (Alicia Keys), 'In America' (John Legend), 'Lord Knows' (Drake), plus tracks by Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Needtobreathe, Valerie Simpson & more. Take your music to the next level with Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling live drums!

Creative Grooves&Unique Sounds - Alex Hoeffken
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Recording top sounding drums and innovative sounds for your song tracked in a huge sounding room. I'll find the right groove to your song.

Session Drummer - Brandon Davis
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Platinum Drummer! ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, STEVE HARWELL, TROI IRONS, DIGITAL DAGGERS, CHRIS CLOUSE, MEGAN SLANKARD,L PLUS 100's MORE! Award Winning Drummer 220+ 5/5 rating reviews on Airgigs 300+ Album Credits 2010 Most Outstanding Drummer Winner at Musicians Institute 2014 Big Drum Bonanza top 10 contestant 2015 FFDP + Paiste Drum Contest Winner

Session Drummer/Percussionist - Nik Hughes
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I am currently the drummer for Bush, but I have toured and recorded with Andy Grammer, Bishop Briggs, Youngblood Hawke, Puddle of Mudd, Emily Osment, Iglu & Hartly, Ty Taylor and many more. I love tracking drums at my studio, doing what is needed for each song, with high quality tones and sounds crafted specifically for each track.

Live Drum Tracks - Sterling Laws
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Multi-Platinum drummer with decades of experience and performances on multiple GRAMMY winning albums.

Rock/Pop Session Drummer  - Darren Weiss
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Touring / session drummer who has worked with Lana Del Rey, Sparks, T Bone Burnett, Blake Mills, Perfume Genius, Florence and The Machine, Sky Ferreira and Albert Hammond Jr

Grammy Nominated Grooves - Jordan Perlson
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Credits w/ Jessica Simpson, Taylor Swift, Adrian Belew, Guthrie Trapp, Tom Bukovac, Hiromi, Matisyahu, Charlie Hunter, Blue Man Group, Becca Stevens, Jeff Coffin, Kaki King, Trevor Hall and more. I'm a Grammy nominated drummer/percussionist, and my drumming can be heard on ads for Netflix, the NY Rangers, Buick, Powerade and others.

Latin Drums & Perc Specialist - Cosobatero
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With over 30 years of life on the road, in studios, and on stages around the world, I bring rhythm, soul, and musicality to every project. I don’t just record tracks — I create feel, groove, and identity for your music. Custom performances, fast delivery, deep musical connection, and a sound that serves the song first — always.

Live & Programmed Drums/Percs - Marcelo Effori
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Experienced session drummer, percussionist, and audio engineer. I'm ready to do my best for your music.

GRAMMY winning DRUMS and PERC - LARRY ABERMAN
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Hello! I'm a multiple Grammy award winner and have recorded and worked closely with producers Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards, Daniel Lanois, Bob Clearmountain, Russ Titleman and many others. I've been recording drums remotely since 1998. I've recorded albums for Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Sample, Ric Ocasek, David Lee Roth, Jeff Beal, Ben Harper, etc.

Session Drums and Percussion - Matt Graff
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Session Drummer, Studio Owner and Audio Engineer with 20 years of experience. Tons of live and session work across multiple genres. Berklee College of Music graduate. Look at all the REPEAT CLIENTS on SoundBetter!

Drummer | Remote, Studio, Live - Nuno Oliveira
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Drummer/Percussionist based in London, UK. I offer remote recorded drums from my home studio, and I am also available for studio and live/tour work. Happy to work on most genres, and I have lots of experience, having played for Neptune, April Jai, Tom Vaughan, George Marios, On Man, L.A. Peach, Izzie Naylor, Abi Farrell, and many more.

UK Session Drummer Rock/Pop - Chris Barber Drums
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Over 15 years of experience in live and studio settings, I’ve had the privilege of recording more than 1,800 songs at my studio in the UK. Renowned for playing a diverse selection of genres and working with an extensive collection of high-end modern and vintage equipment, I offer a truly unique remote service. Let's make a record!

Session Drummer - Adam Soucy
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Session Drummer and Percussionist. Totally obsessive and detail oriented.

Americana / Roots Rock Drummer - Alex Johnson
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I deliver drum and percussion tracks with incredible feel in an affordable and timely manner. Focusing first and foremost on the artist's vision, I use my drumming and recording expertise to craft, perform, and capture the perfect drum parts that will elevate your songs.

Grammy awarded drummer - Jaradrums
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Grammy awarded touring and recording drummer

Remote session drummer - Shahar Haziza
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Session drummer alternative folk jazz rock

 Drums/Percs/Mix/Production - Bruno Buarque
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I am a professional Brazilian Drummer / Percussionist /Producer and Mixer based in Sao Paulo Brazil. I own a Recording / Mixing Studio where I produced / recorded over 150 records and mixed about 40 records so far. Analog and Digital I have no fear to drive equipment over the top and no rules for what can be done.

Drums & Percussion: Sessions - Zak St. John
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Zak is one of the most in demand drummers in LA. His clients include Stevie Wonder, The B-52’s, NFL on Fox, Paramount, Sony Music, & Warner Bros. Zak has an innovative style and solid back-beat to fit just about any style of music or playing situation. He has also been on sessions for Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, & Maroon 5.

Drum Tracking, Virtual Option - Rob Bulman
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What’s up?! My name is Rob and I’m a drummer/percussionist from Philly who’s looking to give your record the best drums possible. I have worked with a bunch of artists, tracked at different studios, toured the country with national acts, and now have the ability to work from home. I live for making the drums in your head come to life!

Session Drummer/Music Producer - Chris Castellitto
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Professional Online Session Drummer with 15+ years experience recording drums for award winning producers, movies, TV commercials, singer-songwriters and bands.

Session Drum Recording - Grant Jordan
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Collaborating with artists to craft great recorded drums is what I love to do. My focus is creating parts and tones that bring a strong groove and musicality to your song.

Live drums. Folk/Indie/Rock - Leor Manelis
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Denver based musician with 20+ years of touring/session drumming, producing and writing. What is most important to me when recording is listening to the artist and making sure I play the best feel for the song. My best genres are singer/songwriter, Americana, dry 70's style, rock and indie rock.

Pro Studio & Touring Drummer - Fede "Red Drummer" Gucciardo
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New to SoundBetter, but not new to this: 1,200+ tracks, 300+ 5★ on Fiverr. Launch offer for new clients — experience it for yourself. Master of boutique‑quality drums in Pop, Rock, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Soul & more — without breaking the bank. Recorded on a Best-Selling Album (Italy). Played in 40+ countries, from Blue Note Tokyo to Ronnie Scott’s.

professional session drummer - Bodo Schopf
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professional session drummer takes your song to the next level

Session Drummer - HQ Drums - Franco Fernandez
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Solid Grooves, Fast Delivery I'm Franco, a drummer and drum tech with over 15 years of experience. I play, tune, and mic drums both in the studio and live, paying close attention to every detail to get the best possible sound. I work across various genres and adapt to what each song needs.

Creative Musical Drums   - Brandon Graves
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I create colorful dynamic drum tracks. I've recorded with Waterdeep, Max Cooper III, Kelley Hunt, Christena Graves, Sara Groves, Greg LaFollette, Alli Rogers, Wrong Kata Trio, Sara Swenson, Don Chaffer, and Lori Chaffer. I specialize in motivic grooves and colorful textures. My goal is to serve the song.

Creative Session Drum Tracks - Chris Brush Drums
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Chris Brush is a Nashville-based session drummer and percussionist with a unique take on modern music recording. With more than a decade of tour and session drumming under his belt, Chris brings unique creativity, experience, and passion to your projects from his professional studio.

Pro Recording Session Drummer - Thom Mills
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I’m Thom, pro drummer, studio owner & recording session drummer for Egyptian Blue, Frank Turner, Foals, Fur, Skinny Lister, Public Body, Youth Sector, Anna Rossinelli, Mechanical Bride, Nathan Gray, Ed Prosek + many more; I’m looking forward to helping you with your next project.

Drums/Percussion/Listener - Mark Kulvinskas
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Having studied voice, guitar, piano as well as ensemble, jazz and orchestral drumming, I focus on being more of a musical drummer. I choose my playing style for each individual track based on what will best compliment the song or entire piece of music.

Session Drummer - Lemuel Hayes
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Let me help tell the story of your song!

Drummer, Percussionist, Mixing - Colin Agnew
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I have 20 years experience as a first call touring and session musician and have over 600 released song credits. I have also been producing bands and songwriters for the last 10 years. Using a hybrid rig of analog hardware and in the box software I am a mixing engineer, and drummer and percussionist versed in folk, rock, jazz, soul, and latinx pop.

Remote Drum Tracks  - Simon Miminis
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25 years experience as a professional drummer, performed at Cape Breton International Drum Festival opening for drumming greats Bernard Purdie, Dom Famularo, and more. Studied with world class drummers, Larnell Lewis, Mark Kelso, Changuito, and Paul Delong among others. Recorded on hundreds of tracks spanning many styles.

Session Drummer/ Producer - Mauricio Zottarelli
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Hi! I am a Grammy nominated drummer/percussionist from Brazil, with 30+ years of experience, and I'd love to work with you on your next project! I have been touring the world and recording with some of the most important names in the Jazz, Latin, Brazilian, Funk/Fusion and Contemporary styles. I also produce, arrange and write my own music.

Drummer/Percussion - Tommy Goss
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Looking to add the groove to your song to make it the best it can be.

Session Drummer - JC Samora
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Session & Tour Drummer, Programmed drums

Drums, Mixing, and Ableton - Bobby Spittle
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I offer live drum tracks, percussion, and drum programming from my home studio. I also offer audio services such as pre-production mixing, podcast editing, and Ableton sessions built for your live performance needs. My goal is to help you sound great, whether recording or performing!

Creative drums & percussion  - Tijl Piryns
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Tijl is an experienced, versatile and creative touring & session drummer with a big love for warm & strange sounds, crispy textures, and organic electronics.

Rock & Roll Drummer/Producer - Rob Heath
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Rock, Experimental, Jazz and R&B, American drummer here to help you find your unique feel and sound! For over 25 years, I've worked as a drummer, engineer and producer in the best studios and venues in the world w/such inspiring and talented artists. Let me bring those experiences supporting and highlighting their artistic visions to your project.

Session Drummer / Producer - TJ Hartmann
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Session Drummer / Producer / Recording Engineer

Session Drummer / Producer - Max Yassky
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Professional and detail oriented, well prepared and equipped, learns and memorizes songs quickly, skilled in all genres from latin to metal with everything in between. I make everything from stage presence to wardrobe open for your discretion. I work harder than hard to bring you the best on the stage and in the studio.

Pop / Indie / R&B Drummer ! - Manuel Figuerero
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Hi there! I'm Manu, an Argentine drummer with a passion for storytelling through rhythm and sound. I bring creative, soulful drum parts to Pop, Rock, R&B, Indie, and Argentine Folk music.

Online Drums/Perc/Edit/Mix - Ben Stone
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I specialise in Recording real Drums and Percussion from my own studio. I have worked with many high profile artists as well as many up and coming singer songwriters. I have honed my skills over the last 25 years as a professional musician working with artists such as - Sir Tom Jones, Mike + The Mechanics, Bonnie Tyler, Helene Fischer etc...

Drums Percussion & Programming - Nate Onstott
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Hey! I'm Nate Onstott, a professional drummer in Music City Nashville TN. I have 17 years experience performing live and recording drums since moving to Nashville. I record drums out of my home studio and want to play drums on your songs!

Session Studio Drummer - Thomas David Drums
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I Will Record A Professional Quality Acoustic Drum Multitrack For Your Project

Session and live drumming  - Jason Slota
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You can hear me play percussion on the new Taylor Swift album The Tortured Poets Department on the track "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived." Feel, groove, and musicianship are at the heart of what I do every time I sit down at the drum set. I focus on finding the right tones and getting the best performance for your track.

Great feel & outstanding sound - David Eibl
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I love to hear performances - meaning that I love to hear the uniqueness of the musicians who are writing, singing, playing and producing their music. To support this unique performances is my main priority when I'm recording drum tracks. Let's create music together that moves people!

Touring/Session Drums & Perc - Joey Lambert
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For the last 11 years I have held the drum set and MD chair for Big Daddy Kane's band. I graduated Berklee School of Music with a deep love and understanding of technique, production, and a myriad of genres including Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Hip--Hop, Drum n Bass, EDM, Pop, Trap, Blues, Fusion, Salsa, West African Rhythm, etc. I love it all!

Drums, Percussion, Sounddesign - Marco Moeller
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Creative drums, percussion, acoustic live loops and sounds for your songs.

Studio Drummer, Live MD. - Richard Brook
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Musicality, Groove and Sound come first. Recording and touring drummer for 80's legends ABC. I've recorded for Sting producer Kipper Eldridge, Producer Fraser T Smith, FPN music amongst many others. I run a remote studio service using high end API mic pres, great mics and can offer vintage and modern kits.

Session Drummer - Remy Morritt
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I'm a session drummer and harmony vocalist based in Los Angeles, with a home studio and recording credits with artists like Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers, Tiny Habits, Christian Lee Hutson, and more.

Session Drummer, Producer - Leonardo Rizzo
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Seasoned studio and live drummer with 20 years of experience. My goal is to provide the best part for your song focusing on time, sound and feel.

Pro Session Drummer - Brian Czach
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Nashville session drummer Brian Czach has toured with Mannheim Steamroller and country super star Tracy Lawrence. Brian brings a ton of creativity while laying down the groove. He plays for the song and treats your recording project like it is his own.

Drummer, Producer, Mixer - Zac Covington
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Tight and punchy? Got it. Loud and raucous? Got it. Vintage grit? Got it... Whatever your vision is, I guarantee I can make it happen.

Eclectic Instruments, Composer - Toyroom
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I have a large collection of eclectic instruments and hope to play one or many on your next recording! Can also make your MIDI piano into real upright piano quickly and cheaply!

Drum Set, Percussion, Mixing - Jake Burton
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I have been recording drums from my home studio in Nashville, TN since 2008. I am versed in many styles of music and I pride myself on serving the song. I have lots of studio experience and I am confident that I can provide you with what you need to make your song sound GREAT!

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