I have had the privilege to work with some truly wonderful musicians in my career. Whether you need a strong groove or sensitive textural tapestry, I have years of experience to give your song the energy it needs to shine. Drum set or hand percussion, I can get it done.
I groove in many styles: jazz, funk, soul, rock, mid-east, on traps,
or hand percussion. My recording setup uses Nuendo and Universal Audio Preamps.
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Credits
Interview with Sonamor Music
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: My Band, Spondee, is outputting a beautifully constructed album that sounds like nothing I've heard before.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Finishing a new killer album!
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog is my preference perhaps because that is the sound I grew up with.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I Love music.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How much? This much.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It's easy.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What sound are you looking for?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Find someone you can trust that has your best interest at heart and you enjoy working with
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Riq, Frame drum, kick, hh, snare
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been a professional since 19 years of age. I've been doing this for thirty years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I sound like me.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Time away from a production helps clear the ears and make for better judgments.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Gospel, jazz, funk, Mideastern, rock, Latin.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ability to serve the music.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Creativity and great time feel.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I listen to the song and try to hear the intention then track different takes and take a break. After some time passes I listen to hear what take fit the best.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a Universal Audio x8p for tracking.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Trevor Rabin, Hanz Zimmer,
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I tend to receive very creative jobs in jazz and world music. Second place would be singer/songwriter and funk music.
- Live drum trackAverage price - $150 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $150 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $150 per song
- Full instrumental productionContact for pricing
- Film ComposerContact for pricing
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- 60's Round badge USA Custom Gretsch kit
- 2017 Round Badge USA Custom Gretsch
- Custom maple Kit
- Canopus Drums
- Matt Bettis Cymbals
- RAV Drum
- Tabla
- Djembe
- Udu
- Dholak
- Doumbek
- Zarb
- Riq
- Frame Drum
- Bongos
- Cajon
- shakers