Top Percussionists for hire
These professional percussionists will bring added grooves, beats, and textures to your track with congas, maracas, tambourines and yes, even cowbell
Percussionist, Drummer and Beat Programmer for Taylor Swift, Norah Jones, Josh Groban, The Roots, Michael Brecker and Steely Dan providing excellent Percussion and Beats for your Songs/Album.
I provide your songs with unexpected, great sounding percussion colors, imaginative grooves and sounds, with acoustic sensitivity. I am a recording and touring percussionist and drummer with over 20 years of experience working with a wide variety of artists around the globe: U.S.A., Latin America, Europe and Asia. Contact me with your questions!
Hi! My name is Jorge and I'm a session percussionist, rhythm section producer based in Buenos Aires. I am a latin percussionist with more than 20 years of experience. I play on many sessions and tour professionally. If you are looking for Afro-Latin percussion sounds and colors, contact me. First class acoustic instruments on your song or album.
With 25+ years of experience, I specialize in authentic Latin and Afro-Cuban Percussion. I've performed with Buena Vista Orchestra, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Isaac Delgado, Arturo Sandoval, and others, and contributed to the Latin Grammy-nominated La Rumba Soy Yo. Fast turnaround and world-class percussion tracks.
Brian Eno, Elton John, XTC, Brian Adams, Gary Barlow, Tina Turner, Etienne Daho, Natalie Imbruglia, OMD, Pet Shop Boys, & so on.. 2026 - I'm drumming on over a TRILLION STREAMS. I record 'HIGH QUALITY' DRUM TRACKS IN A 'REAL RECORDING STUDIO'. Have a listen to the actual 1st takes sent to SB clients on my showreel, for sounds & feel.
Multi-Platinum drummer with decades of experience and performances on multiple GRAMMY winning albums.
Recording top sounding drums and innovative sounds for your song tracked in a huge sounding room. I'll find the right groove to your song.
Recording credits include Lana Del Rey, Brandi Carlile, The Black Crowes, Alessia Cara, The Wallflowers, Iggy Pop, Dolly Parton, Dionne Warwick. Los Angeles based session drummer available to help you with your music! Great touch, feel, sounds and ideas.
Grammy Winner + Multi-Platinum Studio Drummer: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Lana Del Rey, Bleachers, Kendrick Lamar, Florence & the Machine, Doja Cat, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lorde, The Chicks, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Robyn, The 1975, Weyes Blood, Tame Impala, Maren Morris, Japanese Breakfast, Royal Otis, Cathedrals, and many others.
Seasoned remote session pro, here to help bring the best version of your creative endeavor to fruition. My drum tracks focus on delivering the best performance of the perfect part for your song with emphasis on groove, feel, energy, space, and attitude. My goal is to serve the writer's vision by enhancing the song without ever distracting from it.
Platinum Drummer! ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, STEVE HARWELL, TROI IRONS, DIGITAL DAGGERS, CHRIS CLOUSE, MEGAN SLANKARD,L PLUS 100's MORE! Award Winning Drummer 220+ 5/5 rating reviews on Airgigs 300+ Album Credits 2010 Most Outstanding Drummer Winner at Musicians Institute 2014 Big Drum Bonanza top 10 contestant 2015 FFDP + Paiste Drum Contest Winner
I am currently the drummer for Bush, but I have toured and recorded with Andy Grammer, Bishop Briggs, Youngblood Hawke, Puddle of Mudd, Emily Osment, Iglu & Hartly, Ty Taylor and many more. I love tracking drums at my studio, doing what is needed for each song, with high quality tones and sounds crafted specifically for each track.
With 30 years of recording experience and a keen ear for what a song needs, I can deliver professional drum tracks with solid feel, interesting parts and textures, and tons of vibe. I'm also a super nice guy who's easy and fun to work with.
Drummer with 20+ years of experience, and credits on multiple Top 10 albums and world tours. Credits include Louis Tomlinson, Dermot Kennedy, Mumford and Sons, Aurora, Wolf Alice and Holly Humberstone.
Dennis Holt is one of Nashville's most gifted musicians, whose drumming abilities cross nearly every genre from Americana to Country to Rock, Jazz, Ambient and R & B. Seasoned global performer, Dennis’ diversity has proven itself in recording with Taylor Swift, AD/Kansas, Emmylou Harris, Trisha Yearwood, and Deniece Williams to name but a few.
I play drums on 'Girl on Fire' (Alicia Keys), 'In America' (John Legend), 'Lord Knows' (Drake), plus tracks by Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Needtobreathe, Valerie Simpson & more. Take your music to the next level with Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling live drums!
Hello, my name is Larry. I specialize in remote sessions and offer incredible sounding percussion tracks at affordable rates. To date, I have competed over 2500 online sessions through various platforms. I have extensive credits in film/TV and have worked on projects ranging from the DIY artist to Walt Disney Studios. I offer a 100% guarantee.
I am Emilio Martins, Brazilian percussionist, drummer, composer, educator and producer. My main activities are experiments with many different percussions and create new sounds and grooves with that.
Creative percussion recordings for songs, music productions & sample libraries
130 (5-Star) reviews on Fiverr -- 300+ Remote recordings done for all music genres and TV/films. I offer top quality performances and HQ audio tracks at affordable rates. Versatile drummer, percussionist and producer with 14 years of experience. 100% guaranteed job. Credits: Leonardo Aguilar, Cumbiastars (Latin Grammy Nominee), Reykon, many more
El Caballero percussionist Ruben de Ruiter has played with well-known and unknown artists, bands and orchestras at festivals and venues in the Netherlands and abroad. He also played in musical and theater productions, in television and radio programs and made recordings in his home studio and other sound studios.
Brazilian percussionist and producer with 20+ years, specialized in organic grooves and electronic production. I play pandeiro and Brazilian percussion recorded live; all percussion layers are carefully edited, aligned and mix-ready. I deliver rhythms, textures and a professional sonic identity.
I'm a multi-percussionist & drummer equally versed in orchestral, world and jazz styles. Featured artist at the Berklee College of Music Percussion Festival, on stage percussionist for The Lion King Musical tour of Australia, instrument consultant and performer for the Baz Luhrman Elvis movie and touring with Diana Krall & Neil Finn.
Professional marimba player specialized in studio recording, editing mixing and mastering your music production
Ajay is a professional Tabla player, musician, and sound engineer having experience of more than 12 years in the music field. For Recording, the Shure SM58LC mic and Behringer audio interface will be used to ensure professional sound quality.
I am a professional drummer with a need to narrate stories. So I started to sing, write songs, produce music videos and also create marketing strategies for different professions.
I am a creative, driven, and results-oriented professional passionate about music production, audio-video editing, and content creation. With a proven track record of success creating engaging content and working with various clients worldwide including Miele (renowned house appliances brand) and Dharma, KSHMR's world-famous EDM record label.
Hi there, I’m a professional multi-percussionist based in Barcelona, Spain. I work from my own studio, equipped with a wide range of percussion instruments from around the world. I specialize in Afro-centric styles—especially Afro-Cuban and flamenco—and also have strong experience in Afro-Peruvian and latin music..
My studio is permanently set up with top-quality mics and a vast array of instruments ranging from the usual congas, bongos, cajon, tambourines, cowbells etc. to more exotic instruments like calabash, trines, tabla, talking drum, waterphone, & tuned percussion. No session is too big or too small and I am able to work to the strictest deadlines.
If you´re for some great percussion in your music I´m the perfect guy for the job. I have experience in recording multiple percussion instruments in arrangements of African, Afro-Latin, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Brazilian and Latin American music, which I have applied to various musical productions as a sessionist and / or producer.
LA based composer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer. As a percussionist, I specialize in African, Cuban and Brazilian drumming. I've lived in Togo & Ghana, West Africa, Habana & Matanzas, Cuba and Bahia, Brazil. I've played with Papa Ladji Camara, Mustapha Tetty Addy, Changuito, Giovanni Hidalgo, Los Papines and Afro Cuba.
Chicago,Paul Stanley,Christina Aguilera,Marcus Miller,The Voice,David Sanborn and many others.
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.
Carmen Elisa Vargas Assistant Principal and Percussionist at the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra
Vibraphone Sessionist Walter Yones, offers professional vibes recordings in his studio for your track, provided to you in your preferred format, jazz or any style of music.
I am an Argentine percussionist interested in the study of the development of percussion instruments of Latin American popular music. I specialize in the sounds of the River Plate. I trained as a drummer and percussionist. I dedicate myself to music more than 20 years ago.
An infinitely dedicated handpan player, who plays with passion and unending determination, inspiring and captivating audiences with each note.
Need a steel drummer for you tracks? Steel drummer, recording artist, producer. I kind of do it all like most people I guess. I play 150+ gigs a year and have 7 albums on AppleMusic. I've recorded on over 50 albums the last 2 years on other platforms like this. I compose music for marching perc groups in Indiana and was on Jimmy Fallon!
I began my career in 1984 as a drummer and percussionist. I played with great Brazilian artists such as Marisa Monte, Gilberto Gil, Ney Matogrosso, and Lenine. I acquired a great deal of knowledge of traditional Brazilian rhythms, as well as world music and pop music.
Conservatory-trained, improvising, creative, thoughtful, and synesthetic percussionist has experience in genres from Cuban folkloric music to traditional Irish, from flamenco to Mahler, from Donnie Hathaway to Chris Stapleton. With a fresh and versatile perspective, Julian is a dedicated collaborator who brings his full artistry to every project.
Passionate, Pocket and Feel session drummer for hire. Affordably priced high quality drum tracks.
I began learning tabla at the age of three and have over 30 years of experience performing and collaborating across Indian classical, world, pop, jazz, and contemporary music. Rooted in traditional training, my playing is shaped by a lifetime of cross-cultural work, allowing me to use tabla not just as rhythm, but as a musical voice that supports
Percussionist, specialising in Indian Classical Music (Carnatic). Been a part of Oscar winning RRR. I play Mridangam, Khanjira, and other traditional percussions and also recite KONNAKOL. I also work as a composer, arranger, programmer and rhythm producer. I am also a trained classical singer
Multi awarded Latin Grammy nominee, conga and bongo player. Specialized in coloring with three congas.
You hire me for custom recorded high level multi style percussion for every thinkable musical situation. - I record overdubs, sounding 'dry', without effects/plugins. (You do the mixing in your session) - Editing and bouncing is done resulting in flawless hi res .wav/aiff files. - You get those files through a download link to a private server.
Istanbul based Percussionist, Producer, Audio Engineer with 10 years of experience. I can perform very traditional rhythms and also make very modern grooves with improvised percussion solos and compose full beat arrangements for your project. I play darbuka, bendir, frame drums, riq, cymbal, bongos, djembe, cajon. Ready to do my best for your music
Hello there! My name is Hojay Barbs, and I am an A&R, Professional Drummer, music producer, session percussionist, Songwriter, and Mixing Engineer. I also have credits in film, jingles, commercials, and more. I want to be part of your amazing record, and together we can make the finest music you have made yet.
Session drummer specializing in vintage pop grooves and tight studio takes.
I am a professional mallet percussionist, endorsed by Marimba One and BlueHaus Mallet Shop. As both a classical musician and a singer-songwriter, I have the skills to create the mallet (or vocal!) part you're dreaming of, whether it's from a notated piece of music, or an idea you send to me in a voice note. I want to help your song come to life!
Which one do you think sparks emotion in the listener ? Computed and sampled drums or a real drummer with his own ideas and groove ? Hi ! My name is Tino Jäntti, and I want to bring back the raw aggression, power and danger back in metal music. I have been playing drums professionally since 2019, and am looking for session work.
Hi! I'm a producer & percussionist with lots of experience working for artists, companies and film industry as well as a multi-percussionist playing drums, marimba, vibraphone and all kinds of items with experience in contemporary, classical, pop, rock, jazz, ambient and electronic music. I'm always very curious about new music, so let's work :)
Collaborative percussionist specializing in mallet percussion (vibes, marimba, xylophone, glockenspiel, crotales), extended techniques and new sounds.
Tidewater Grain (Warner Brothers) drummer. Over 40 years of recording experience. Dave Grohl style, straight ahead, in your face, while still being musical and dynamic.
I record professional drums fast, clean and ready for mix – real groove, no overthinking.
Músico de sesión especializado en percusión latina y folclor colombiano (cumbia, vallenato y más), ganador del Grammy 2020 Como productor y con más de 16 nominaciones al Grammy, aportando un sonido auténtico y de nivel internacional
I’m a Brazilian percussionist specialized in Afro-Brazilian rhythms and organic percussion. I record high-quality, live percussion tracks for pop, afrobeat, world music, film and TV projects. All recordings are made in my home studio with professional equipment, delivering clean, mix-ready WAV files.
I am Konstantinos from Greece & I am a professional musician with over 20 years of experience (studio recordings & live performances). I provide a variety of percussions suitable for many genres of music. Specialization in Eastern Mediterranean music.
20+Years. 100+ Records. Any kind of diasporic percussion on your tracks,
Hello, I'm Kurobara, song-writter and mezzo-soprano singer from Montpellier, France. 2 prices of lyrics mondial contests. Language : Japanese, english and french. https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/1Ju0wR26zjgYLjIIaDVGWG?si=BqQD5S2-QSawMW3IDtfq2w
Are you seeking a creative drummer, percussionist and composer with a specialty in Indian instruments (tabla and many others), Brian Shankar Adler's work has been described as “profoundly exquisite.” Adler has worked with Bomba de Tiempo, Ballet Hispanico, LA Opera, Guillermo Klein, and been featured in Modern Drummer, DownBeat and NPR.
Ayudo a artistas a convertir buenas ideas en canciones sólidas, actuales y con identidad propia.
I am a percussionist musician with extensive experience in African and Latin genres. I have the knowledge and tools necessary to handle both arrangement composition and the performance and recording of acoustic and digital instruments.
I’m a drummer, mixing engineer, and producer specializing in Rock/Indie/Funk/Jazz. I have an affinity and a knack for creating memorable grooves and hooks, or creating a sonic arrangement that immerses the listener into the song.
Percussionist for Disney's The Lion King, Cirque du Soleil, multiple grammy award winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra and most importantly, YOUR next project!
Live drums recorded in my private studio. Featuring a diverse range of drums, cymbals, and microphones.
I am a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist musician who has worked in this area for 20 years. I graduated in drums at University , and currently work with music production and composition. I have a studio in my house where I record soundtracks, singles and albums by other artists.
Brazilian percussionist creating custom, mix-ready grooves that bring depth, identity, and life to your track, no generic loops. I create percussion arrangements from scratch using 200+ Brazilian and world instruments, designing grooves, textures, and dynamics that fit your track perfectly.
Hey! My name is Karo and I will record you groovy pop and ethnic percussion and drums as well as program professional percussion and drum tracks.
I bring unmatched versatility, groove, and musicality to every project, whether rock, pop, funk, jazz, or cinematic soundtracks. My drumming adapts seamlessly to any genre, delivering both precision and expression.
I'll craft the perfect drum for your song
My name is Mark and I am a percussionist and player of the handpan, a rare and unique musical instrument. I've collaborated with artists from across the globe in genres from rap/hip hop to ambient electronic music, orchestral soundtrack music, and everything in between! I can't wait to bring your project to life!
My goal is the chemistry between traditional brazilian music and contemporaneity beats. I've been working with recording and music production for almost 20 years. I will be very glad to share that experience with you! Lets make music!!
Classically trained percussionist with 5 years of production and mixing experience, looking to collaborate on performance or production projects.
Looking for a creative drummer for your projects with that Brazilian swing? I am that drummer, with extensive experience in recordings, I deliver the project with up to 13 tracks, clean and with great quality. So were the recordings with Jorge Vercillo, Monarco, Marcelo Camelo, Gilson Peranzzetta and others.
Authentic world percussion recordings from a pro studio in Milan, Italy
With a producer’s mindset and a toolkit of bass, guitar, percussion, and vocals, I focus on unearthing great songs from good ones—getting to the heart of every musical story.
Clients rate SoundBetter Percussionists 4.9 / 5.0
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