Writing and recording drum parts is a work of creativity, concentration and sound, and I love it!
My name is Alessandro Dri, and I am a drummer and drum teacher with over twenty years of experience. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with various artists and bands, both in live performances and studio recordings. I am proficient in a wide range of genres, including Blues, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Funk, and Electro.
At my studio, I am dedicated to music production, recording sessions, and composition. I possess the necessary skills and expertise to deliver high-quality drum tracks for your projects. Whether you require drums for a specific song or need assistance with arrangement and creative input, I am here to provide my services.
Furthermore, I am actively involved in the creation of Drumless Playalong Loops. These loops are designed to facilitate drum practice and are suitable for both learners and experienced drummers. I share my original compositions on various digital platforms and offer exclusive content to my Patreon supporters.
If you are in need of professional drum tracks, whether for a studio recording or a live performance, I am more than happy to collaborate and provide my skills. You can trust me to deliver the desired results and put my creativity at your service.
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Interview with Alessandro Dri
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm recording the upcoming Ep of my project: Revolt.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: They would be three: kick, snare and hi hat!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been teaching drums for more than twenty years and have been collaborating with various artists and bands in my career. Live and in the studio I am comfortable with Blues, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Funk and Electro (play acoustically).
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Sting
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Listen carefully the song, get inspired by the lyrics or the other instruments. Put yourself in!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, Blues, Electro.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My creativity, personal taste without loosing the writer's goal.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: When I receive the files I start thinking about what arrangement can be used for the song. Later I can send a preview of my idea and start the most important part that is the dialogue with the author. The main goal is to satisfy the author to have a great song! In the end I go on with the final recording, I can provide more versions to choose from.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I play mainly Ds Drum (Italian handcraft drums), Murat Diril cymbals, Evo drumsticks. I use Shure, Audix and Beyerdynamic mics.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Benny Greb, Mark Guiliana, Richard Spaven, Steve Jordan.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: My creativity and groove.
I was the Drummer in this production
- Live drum trackAverage price - $100 per song
High-resolution (.wav) multi-tracked drums (13 channels). One revision.
- DS Drums
