Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from hiring a professional session drummer?

Simply put: the very best. There should be no difference between the quality I provide and that of house session drummers in major studios in Nashville and LA.

Where can I hear samples of your professional drum tracks?

Visit my main page and scroll down to artists I’ve worked with. There you’ll find links to tracks I’ve played on.

What are your rates?

I can add remote drum recordings to your songs for as low as $50/track. Visit the “Remote Drum Recording” tab and scroll down to pricing for a more detailed outline of pricing.

Do I need to tell you what to play?

Yes and no. I’ve developed a good ear for what a song needs over time with lots and lots and lots of practice. Still, oftentimes the picture in my head and the picture in yours are not the same, and we just have to do some good old fashion talking to get on the same page sonically.

Will you play my programmed drum part note-for-note?

If you want me to, yes! Just ask and I’ll chart out the song note-for-note and print it.

What gear do you use to record drums?

I have an array of modern and vintage drums, cymbals, mic pres, and microphones. My primary DAWs are Logic Pro X and Ableton. For more information check out the “Gear” section of my Remote Drum Recording page.

What styles of music are your strengths?

The short answer is I can play just about anything. But if it’s straight-ahead jazz or fusion you’re looking for, I might not be the best choice. Most of my projects tend to be pop, soft rock, and americana.

Do your create loops or use electronic percussion?

For sure. Any object I can find in or around the studio is fair game for making sounds and samples. I also have hosts of sample packs that range from 80s electronic to drums-in-an-airplane-hanger. In fact, my favorite music to play live is probably any form of synth-pop that calls for hybrid (acoustic/electronic) drums—think M83, Tame Impala, Chromeo.

Can you describe your studio (Up Land Recording House)?

Sure. Up Land Recording House is best thought of as a remote drum recording studio that’s big enough and comprehensive enough to also record, engineer, and mix full bands, including certain live recording scenarios. I’ve even recorded full bands live—see the album Will Easter

Where are you located?

Up Land Recording House is located in the Inglewood area of East Nashville, TN. However, I specialize in remote drum recording and can send you tracks anywhere in the world.