Recording Drums With Blair Sinta

Rick Jupp is a founding member of the band Elbow.  His parts and sonic experimentation helped contribute to some incredible songs with wide and beautiful pallets. He now teaches at the Liverpool Institute of the Performing Arts.

Hal has become a top call film drummer not only in LA studios but also recording out of his home. Hal is also a composer which informs his percussive creations. This is a very insightful chat.

Philip has produced and mixed some huge songs at a young age. He often works out of different commercial studios around Los Angeles tracking live musicians and in home studios with different musicians.

Shawn Pelton has been a staple in the NYC live and recording scene since the early 90's. He's been the drummer for Saturday Night Live for over 30 years along with recording on countless records and live gigs during his career. Shawn got into home recording early in the game living in Manhattan.

Mike Dawson has spent years reviewing gear for Modern Drummer magazine and Drum Factory Direct.  Mike's creativeness and musicality along with the access to tremendous amounts of gear he possesses incredibly deep insight on types of wood, tuning and microphones.   We dive straight in on this one.  You're going to gain a lot from Mike's knowledge.  25% ALL Courses until July 5th SALE CODE:     DRUMSOUNDS

Nate Morton has been rocking your TV for many years now.  As the house drummer for The Voice he's been kept busy recording and performing non-stop. His work on Rockstar: INXS and Rockstar: Supernova were a catalyst to his amazing gig.  Nate also keeps busy in his home studio.

Part 2 of my 2 1/2 hour conversation with Chris.   More knowledge from one of the best.

USE CODE: MAYSALE in checkout this weekend only!!! Jerry Roe has a rich Nashville history. He's grown up in the scene and through his fantastic playing and years of being in the scene it's paid off as being one of Nashville's busiest session drummers. His passion though is his band he has with his wife called Friendship Commanders. A lot of which he has been recording at home.

Victor Indrizzo is one of the most in demand studio drummers in Los Angeles.  His feel and creativity have kept him busy for over 25 years playing on albums and film music.  He seeks collaboration from songwriters and engineers but was forced home during the pandemic...with great results.   The of the nicest cats I know...

Travis McNabb has laid the foundation NOLA rock band Better Than Ezra and Country megaband Sugarland.  I think of him as John Bonham goes to New Orleans. Travis has a unique recording background that's helped him shape his live playing as well as his home studio work in Nashville.

Pete Korpela is a Los Angeles based studio and touring percussionist, recognized internationally for his versatility in orchestral, latin, jazz, world, rock, and pop music. He has collaborated with such renowned talent as, among others: Danny Elfman; Hans Zimmer; Alan Silvestri; Michael Giacchino: John Powell; Harry Gregson-Williams; Josh Groban; Robbie Williams; Jeff Russo; Henry Jackman; Marco Beltrami; Michael McDonald; Carter Burwell; Disturbed; Alan Parsons; Calle 13; Rickie Lee Jones; Al DiMeola; Kelly Clarkson; Madeleine Peyroux; Lizz Wright; Ed Shearmur; Kandace Springs; Ana Moura; Joe Trapanese; Rob Simonsen; Melody Gardot; Los Angeles Philharmonic; Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra; Hollywood Bowl Orchestra; Seth MacFarlane; and the 91 st Academy Awards Orchestra.

One of the busiest and funniest drummers in LA. Randy began his recording career in Toronto and seamlessly transitioned to LA. He's had some unique recording situations he tells us about.