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
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.
Percussionist and Beat Programmer for Taylor Swift, Norah Jones, The Roots, Michael Brecker and Steely Dan providing excellent Percussion and Beats for your Songs/Album.
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 2,000,000,000 streams with the help of my drum tracks. Including Elton John, Pulp, XTC, Suggs, Brian Eno, Right Said Fred, Gary Barlow, Natalie Imbruglia, Etienne Daho, Chaka Khan, Shakespears Sister, Brian Adams. Special price here on SoundBetter, for the unsigned songwriter. **1/3 of my label fee + free studio time**
I play drums on "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys, "In America" by John Legend, "Lord Knows" by Drake, tracks from Jay Z, Eminem, Kanye West, Needtobreathe, Rick Ross and many more. I want to play on your songs, too!
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, dholak, & tuned percussion. No session is too big or too small and I am able to work to the strictest deadlines.
I'm a session drummer living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. I've recorded in studios all across the state and studied with drumming greats such as Thomas Lang, Simon Phillips, Terry Bozzio, Chad Wackerman, Tony Royster Jr., and more. I can get you a professional sounding studio-quality drum track in less than two days.
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.
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.
Creative percussion recordings for songs, music productions & sample libraries
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Professional marimba player specialized in studio recording, editing mixing and mastering your music production
Grammy nominated contemporary jazz mallet artist/clinician for the Tama/Bergerault Company. Owner of Good Vibes Sound Studio. Can add quality vibes and marimba parts to your music. Also available to Mix and Master.
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.
Latin Afro Multi-Percussionist. Touring with Jorge Drexler.
Oshan Saxena is a multi-genre drummer, composer, and performer with an experience of 10 years in live performance and studio work and is currently enrolled in the third year of Bachelor Degree studies in Professional Musicianship in the British and Irish Music Institute of Berlin.
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 will record handpan & percussion audio samples and full track recordings for your songs, EP's, albums, movie, documentary, video game, podcast & more. Percussion can easily be the big differentiator to make a great record: the perfect musical spice. I'm experienced in adding this last spice to make a record sound professional.
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.
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.
Hey! My name is Karo and I will record you groovy pop and ethnic percussion as well as program professional percussion and drum tracks.
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
You want unique percussion and sounds on your track? As a trained jazz-, pop- and classical percussionist I´ll spice up your music with what ever you need: Handpercussion, Smallpercussion or Mallets as Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Marimba, Vibraphone.
Marcos Guaruja a Brazilian Percussionist passionate about creating captivating and engaging rhythms. My musical journey has led me to explore a variety of styles and influences, resulting in a wealth of sounds that I'm excited to share with the world.
Carmen Elisa Vargas Assistant Principal and Percussionist at the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra
20+Years. 100+ Records. Any kind of diasporic percussion on your tracks,
Percussionist for Disney's The Lion King, Cirque du Soleil, multiple grammy award winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra and most importantly, YOUR next project!
I live for the groove and harmony. With sensitive ears, I never overplay. Whether it's laying down the beats for klezmer or ska, or honking out a sultry blues solo on bari sax, I'm down! I also have experience in creating band arrangements, from six to twelve-piece ensembles.
I record the drums of your songs! On 12 channels and with professional gear. I have experience in recording various styles and artistic pursuits.
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.
Japanese-French jazz/world percussionist. Graduated from CalArts (2004) in West African Music and Dance. Studied djembe, dunduns, and balafon in West Africa. Released 4 albums as leader/co-leader (AfuriKo, Les Elles du Tambour) with reviews on London Jazz News, All About Jazz... Toured internationally with AfuriKo, Django Bates, Andy Narell...
I am a percussionist with tons of experience adding tasteful parts to tracks in many styles. I've worked with Yessian Music, Assemble Sound, Epitome Studios and have done lots of remote recording for smaller projects. My instruments include; marimba, vibraphone, steel drum, congas, djembe, tabla, dumbek, orchestral percussion, shakers, kit, etc.
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.
Multi awarded Latin Grammy nominee, conga and bongo player. Specialized in coloring with three congas.
Percussion instruments from around the world and a Protools Studio setup ready to customize real percussion tracks for your project, music, film, theater, dance etc... In it’s current configuration, the digital recording setup allows you to bring material you’ve already recorded elsewhere and add that final layer of percussion excitement.
I am a Latin music artist resided in New Zealand. I have my on musical project as well as being a session musician and live percussionist for various bands in NZ. I play many percussion instruments and have my own recording studio here in NZ More information at https://edandtheshadowboys.com
My name is Taka living in New York. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2016 and working as a professional percussionist. I could record any style of song (Afro Cuban,Peruvian, Pop, Jazz, Funk, etc.) for $100 with unlimited instruments. (My main style is Afro Cuban)
I started learning the Tabla from the age of 3. Working with array of world class artists which has shaped my life and my style of playing. I performed Tabla with Take That in 2017 on their Wonderland Arena and Stadium UK and Ireland Tour, playing to over half a million people. One of the shows from the O2 arena was broadcasted live in 600 cinemas
Hello there! My name is Hojay Barbs and I am a session percussionist and drummer. I have few credits in film, jingles, commercials and more. I would like to be part of your amazing record and together we can make the finest music you have made yet.
Hello! My name is Michael Poncé and I am a session/live drummer based in Nashville, TN.
Vibraphone Sessionist Walter Yones, offers professional vibes recordings in his home studio for your track, provided to you in your preferred format, jazz or any style of music.
Colombian, Afro Cuban and Punk Rock Percussion. Recording, Editing, Mixing, Audio Post-Production
An infinitely dedicated handpan player, who plays with passion and unending determination, inspiring and captivating audiences with each note.
Soy Percusionista latino con experiencia en grabaciones de temas de salsa entre otros géneros populares, grabando bloque de percusión. Así como grabación de sounds effects, para proyectos audiovisuales, creación de música para cine o escenas.
Tommaso di Loreto ("Dilot") is an EDM music producer since 2020, his newest music conveys a great sense of rhythm to the listener.
I have recorded on 200+ albums of all genres from hip-hop to pop, from folk/roots to straight ahead jazz. What I can give you is the real sound of these instruments respectful of your genre.
My name is Ivan and I am a percussionist and music producer here in the city of São Paulo, my job is to give more "flavor" and creative inventions for any songs with my typical Brazilian percussions be it acoustic or electronic! I have over 10 years of experience playing different percussion instruments and adapt my play to electronic devices.
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.
I have 23 years of experience playing drums and I enjoy playing various genres of music.
Live Drums for your music production! 8 tracks HQ recorded audio, two drumkits for you to choose, one Hayman Vintage kit (late60s) and a modern Yamaha Stage Custom kit.
Mallet Percussion Specialist | Unique Percussive Foley Sounds
Music producer with extensive knowledge in the alternative urban scene, Latin urban music DJ and beatmaker specialized in Caribbean urban rhythms.
Paris-based Tony Allen Percussionist with +40 years of Session, Drumming, Producing, Engineering, and Mixing experience. More than 3000 Refs My track focuses on delivering the best Performance of the perfect part for your Song with emphasis on Energy, Groove, Sound, and Vibe I serve Your vision and the song by enhancing it without being distracted
Hybrid Percussion Creator
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!!
Principal percussionist of the german film orchestra Babelsberg
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!
I am a Brazilian musician, specialist in rhythms. I play several percussion instruments. I have suitable location and professional equipment for the recordings. I also do music productions, arrangements, mixes and mastering.
lively, wide, melodic music
Experienced Drums and Atmosphere Architect, shaping captivating soundscapes for 25+ years. Specializing in Studio Recording, Percussion, Drum Machine Programming, and Sound Design. Collaborated with renowned Rock/Blues bands like The Diabolics and Raw Form. Also known as yuccabuccA, delivering rhythm-driven innovation.
Clients rate SoundBetter Percussionists 4.9 / 5.0
on average across 1,375 reviews as of March 13, 2024