Leader in repeat clients! I've played for Lionel Richie, Hunter Hayes, Justine Skye, Adam Lambert, and many more. I’d love to work with you! Enjoy major label quality on an indie budget. Always professional, friendly, and patient with clients of all experience levels.
I love working with clients just like you! Hire me and find out why my clients keep coming back for more. Your song matters and I’d love to help bring your vision to life. You can count on me to deliver what’s right for your song. I strive to deliver major label quality at an unbeatable price.
I have the experience to give you the professionalism you deserve. I bring passion and energy to every project. My clients include winners of Grammy and every other major music award. My work ethic and expertise have landed me on global tours, iconic venues, major festivals, and Television
I can help you with many genres. I studied at one of the best music schools in the world. I'm a graduate of the Berklee College of Music program. I've been playing in multiple bands for many years.
I'm often on tour with pop-country star, Hunter Hayes, winner of the Country Music Best New Artist Award.
Read my credits and reviews and hire me with confidence. Let’s make some great music together!
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Credits
Interview with Nathan "Natrix" Ricks
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I played drums on the Rupaul DragRace TV Show as a drummer. I'm proud of that because I had never done something of that magnitude before.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Currently am traveling with Country artist Hunter Hayes as his travel drummer.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes, they work with me on the Hunter Hayes shows and put me on to SoundBetter and they are Michael Arrom and Alex Flaggstad.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both because as things change in the world, you wanna be a swiss army knife and be able to change things at a moment's notice.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will give you the quality and fast turnaround time.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That I don't consider it a job.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you chop on drums? And the answer is yes, I know how to include it in a song as long as it's serving the song.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's not considered a real job.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you trust me with your song and what I can bring to it?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I have the experience to give you the professionalism you deserve. I bring passion and energy to every project. My clients include winners of Grammy and every other major music award. My work ethic and expertise have landed me on global tours, iconic venues, major festivals, and TV
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 1. Drum Sticks 2. Drum Set 3. Laptop 4. Headphones 5. Speakers
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been doing this since I was 2 years old. I want to do it all. World touring, Big recording projects, TV and Movies, Play on an award-winning project.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is hard to explain, but based on my sound and playing, you'd be able to tell if I'm on the drums.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would've liked to work with Michael Jackson because his music is timeless.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Caiter to the client and server the music.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Any and everything. I constantly listen to and study multiple genres of music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Play by ear and fast retention.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring style, flair, and personality.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: 1. Listen through song 2. Practice through the Song 3. Full Run through the song parts 4. Full Run through the song parts with more personality to parts 5. Record 3-5 Variations of song
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Built With The Drummer In Mind, This Studio Has The Best Drums, Cymbals, And Hardware. Drummers Can Tune Their EQ, Compression, FX, And Levels From The Drum Throne.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Calvin Rodgers, Aaron Spears, Dave Weckl
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do Live Session & Studio Session Work.
- Live drum trackAverage price - $200 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $200 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $200 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
Turnaround time is typically 1-5 business days after funding the job and supplying materials, rush orders for tight deadlines are available upon request
- 14" x 5" Snare Drum14" x 5" Snare Drum10" x 7" Tom tom12" x 8" Tom tom16" x 14" Floor Tom Sabian Cymbals AAX & HHX
Discount available for multiple tracks
