Add depth and excitement to your music with my diverse collection of percussion instruments expertly recorded in my state-of-the-art studio. 10+ years' remote recording expertise. Percussion degree from UFMG, Brazil. Specialized in Vibraphone with honors in France ('13). Also skilled in theater & game music composition.
I offer customized and original percussion arrangements featuring a diverse range of instruments. Here's a glimpse of the instruments I work with:
šµ Vibraphone
š„ Congas
š¶ CajĆ³ns
š„ Bongos
šµ Pandeiro (nylon and natural skin)
š„ Shakers
š¶ Maracas
š„ Djembes
šµ Surdos
š„ Timbal
š¶ Timbales
š„ All instruments used in Samba schools and Batucadas
šµ Riq
š„ Derbak
š¶ Darbuka
š„ Daf
šµ Bendir
š„ Guira
š¶ Drums
š„ Orchestra percussion instruments (triangle, orchestra tambourine, snare drum, crash cymbals, castanets, suspended cymbals)
As a specialist in various rhythms, I excel in:
š„ Brazilian rhythms
š„ Afro-Peruvian rhythms such as Festejo, LandĆ³, and Vals
š„ Uruguayan Candombe
š„ Colombian Pacific rhythms
š„ Cuban rhythms in general
š„ Flamenco
š„ Arab rhythms
š„ Classical music
In addition, I have earned a specialization with honors from the Strasbourg Conservatory as a vibraphonist. I am proud to be sponsored by Alves Percussion vibraphones and have contributed to numerous
Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.
Languages
- English
- French
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Endorse JOĆO PAULO DRUMOND17 Reviews - 7 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedJoĆ£o is incredible!!! 10/10 nailed it!! He went above and beyond, delivering more than was asked for and also was able to fit a last minute session into his schedule on a Sunday morning! What a guy! Can't wait to work with him again!
check_circleVerified2nd time and right on the spot again from JoĆ£o. DĆŖs siri e percussionista with great array of sounds and atmospheres building magic once again.
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I asked Joao for Perc colors and he gave me a wonderful rainbow of percussion! Outstanding!
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The master. Intuitive, soulful, and graceful player. And super friendly to boot. Thank u Joao!!!
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I had a great experience working with JoĆ£o. Great playing, fast delivery, nailed it in the first go.
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JoĆ£o is extremely versatile and his playing is precise. He added exactly what the song needed. I highly recommend him as a percussionist.
check_circleVerifiedJoĆ£o is simply the best!! Always happy to work with him. Highest quality in musicianship and professionalism.
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The percussion JoĆ£o created for my song "God of Music" truly moved me! He did something truly specialāgiving the song a pulsing soul, rich with unique details, deep emotion, and subtle nuances that added even more depth to the lyrics. No revisions were neededāthe first take was absolutely perfect!
Iām over the moon about his work and artistry!
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Joao is an absolute professional. You can trust his instincts for the appropriate percussion for your song.
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Joao is a very creative percussionist. Just remove the chains and he will take your music there.
check_circleVerifiedJoĆ£o is the best percussionist we have ever worked with. He is so knowledgeable, we have specially worked with him with āworldā, Latin American and Hispanic rhythms and simply the best. He is very musical and has great ideas. He is also very professional, timely and thorough with his deliveries.
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I think If Joao were to beat on a toilet, he could make a song sound terriffic! He did a fantastic creative job on percussion for my song.
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Joao is one of kind I had true honor to have his artistic presence in my album. He is a great communicator and absolutely got the songs core soul and contributed with the most wonderful layers of breathtaking percussion, and in a day or so.
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An amazing talent and super friendly. Creative performances and excellently recorded. Thank you Joao!
check_circleVerifiedAmazing work!
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Great percussionist ! and really nice :) communicative and fast in the process.
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JoĆ£o is a real Pro, delivers great sound and interpretation, besides answering in timeless matter, super recommended.
I was the was the percussionist, arranger and percussion mixing engineer in this production
- PercussionAverage price - $100 per song
- Film ComposerAverage price - $200 per minute
I provide a 100% guarantee for my work, ensuring your satisfaction. My turnaround time for projects typically ranges between 2h to 1 day, and I do not charge any additional or last-minute costs.
- 1 RODE NT2
- 2 LEWITT 440
- 3 SHURE SM57
- 3 ohm hm28 (ribbon)
- 1 bm28 ohm (ribbon)
- 1 AKG DRUM KIT (4 P4
- 1 P2
- 2 P170)
- 1 RODE PODMIC
- MOTU Ultralite MK5
- 1 FOCUSRITE Platinum octopre dynamic
- 1 Behringer Ada8200 Ultragain PrƩ Midas
