I’m a professional drummer with over 25 years of experience, having performed and recorded with respected Brazilian artists. Your music truly matters to me. I dedicate my time to fewer clients to ensure each project receives creativity, attention, and high-quality sound. I give 110% to every song until it feels right.
I will be happy to talk with you and truly understand what your song needs, so please contact me before placing the order.
I’m a professional drummer with over 25 years of experience, delivering creativity, precision, musical sensitivity, and studio-quality sound to every project. I specialize in creating drum parts that enhance your music, serve the song, and bring the right groove and energy.
I’m highly versatile and comfortable recording a wide range of styles, including Rock, Pop, Blues, R&B, Latin, Funk, Jazz, Fusion, and more, always adapting my approach to match your artistic vision.
Throughout my career, I’ve performed and recorded with renowned Brazilian artists such as Bocato, Angela Maria, Claudette Soares, Alaíde Costa, Alexandre Vianna, and Filó Machado.
I have also performed at major South American jazz festivals, including Lima Jazz Festival (Peru), La Plata Jazz Festival (Argentina), Tiquatira Jazz Festival (Brazil), and Sorocaba Jazz Festival (Brazil).
You can expect professionalism, clear communication, creative input, and on-time delivery.
Let’s make your music sound its best.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Endorse Rafael Lourenço12 Reviews - 4 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedReally a tremendous drummer—was able to add a lot of interesting nuance and rhythmic ideas to my track. Would highly recommend.
check_circleVerifiedRafael went over and beyond, sending 7 different mic positions and changing the performance until it worked exactly as I needed it to be. Very friendly and professional. Highly recommended.
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Rafael is a great drummer who fully met my expectations. He delivered on time the piece I needed, with groove and feel. He’s quick, attentive, responsive and communicative. Obviously, I recommend him.
check_circleVerifiedRafaels drumming was tasteful and not too busy, excellent for my jazzy track. He send me 2 different recordings to give feedback to before he finished, much appreciated. I chose the one with his own ideas. Highly recommended.
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Rafael produced some nice drums for a slow piece of mine. Easy to work with and great value for money.
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Rafael was great to communicate with and get some drum tracks laid for my song. He was very understanding about the needs of the track, and provided a great quality drum recording! I would definitely work with him again in future.
check_circleVerifiedExceptional performance, creativity, quality of recording, professionalism, communication and just a great guy! I don't know what Rafael's A-game is, but I can't imagine he didn't give my song all he had. Outstanding working with him!
check_circleVerifiedExcellent musician drummer. Very Tasteful, plus demonstrates outstanding technique.
check_circleVerifiedGreat drummer and high quality recording, highly recommended!
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A great drummer, hire him, he has the real sounds!
check_circleVerifiedFast, flexible, reliable and an amazing talent, I hugely recommend Rafael for your productions, you won't regret it!
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Rafael did a killer job on my track and it was beautifully miked. His drums sounded like they were surrounding me in the mix.
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- Live drum trackAverage price - $25 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $25 per song
- Gretsch New Classic Maple
- Odery Custum
- Bosphorus Cymbals
- Antelope Pro Studio Inteface
- Shure Mics
