Drumset & Percussion Services

Drumset & World Hand Percussion for Your Music

Live & Studio Performance

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Are you a musician or band in need of drumset and/or hand percussion for your recorded music or live performance?

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Chris is available to collaborate with creative artists of all music disciplines in both live and on-site/remote studio settings worldwide.

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Live Performances

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To book Chris for your live event, please send the complete details of your prospective performance(s) - i.e. nature of the engagement, date, time, location, duration and compensation - for review to themusicpilgrim@yahoo.com

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Should all of the terms be agreeable, you will receive a follow-up response along with a simple contract for you to sign and return affirming the work-for-hire.

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Remote Recording

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Since 2014, Chris continues to provide affordable high-quality drumset and global hand percussion tracks for recording clients worldwide.

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Drum tracks are built around your existing MP3 or music files and will be returned to you via a file sharing service (Dropbox, WeTransfer) fully polished and properly aligned to drop into your mix.

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Session rates are determined on a per-project basis. Discounted fees are available for recordings in bulk.

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Please forward the details of your project to themusicpilgrim@yahoo.com

and include the following in your initial correspondence:

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• Number of songs you wish to record

• Description of the drum and/or percussion instrumentation you'd like to add to your song(s)

• Links to reference recordings or attached reference recordings in MP3 format

• Lead sheets, musical scores, charts and lyric sheets (if available)

• Desired sampling rate

• Tempo markings of each track to be recorded (if using a click track)

• Whether you'd like the drum tracks returned to you with effects or in their raw form

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If you are operating on a deadline-oriented schedule, be sure to include additional information as to the timeline by which you would like the work completed.

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Follow-up consultations will be conducted by phone or video call to ensure thorough communication throughout the entire recording process. 

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​Artist Testimonials

 

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"Precision and wildness are percussionist and drummer Chris Howard's stock and trade. He has an uncanny way of sounding like he and his drums were there before the music was even composed. A master of musical moments and uncommon phrasing, Chris subtly creates lasting memories for all those

who simply lend an ear."

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-PS

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"Chris! OMG you fucking nailed it! Wow man, just got the tracks and imported them - they are everything I was hoping for and then some. You really captured what I was trying to communicate. The dynamics, feel, sound, intention, ideas...it's all there. God damn, if it sounds that good the first time imagine what it could sound like after a bunch of gigs! I couldn't be happier...thank you, thank you, thank you!"

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-MM

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"Wow Chris! First I'm amazed at the time and effort and in general awesome job you did with the tracks - way beyond the call of duty. I can't thank you enough for this. You did more than an amazing job - you are absolutely not only a fantastic player - but dedicated - and really devoted yourself to making my music great! In the meantime...kudos, gratitude...and more than a million thanks...the instrumentation is awesome!!!!!!!"

 

-SR

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"Chris, Thank you again for your part in making this project so incredible. I can't wait for you to be able to hear the whole album."

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-SE

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"...Chris Howard is a thoughtful, skilled musician who has the biggest collection of percussion instruments I’ve ever seen! It’s amazing. He’s also just a super nice dude and I highly recommend him to all of my musician friends."

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-NP

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"Thanks for all your dedicated work and talent to create wonderful percussion for my songs! I hope you had fun - I know I did! Great working with you and thanks for everything!

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-RM

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"Chris is prepared for anything! With a large drumset at his disposal - the largest I have ever seen in person for a jazz gig, you may think that he may be prone to gimmicks. However, I can affirm that this is not the case. Chris is technically proficient and deeply sensitive to the music and the band. He showed up to my gig well in advance of the start time, with my music all printed out and ready to go. An absolute pleasure to work with, worthy of my high recommendation."

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-ME

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"Thanks so much, Chris. You sounded AMAZING and added the tone and texture my songs needed. I am VERY excited now!!!

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-CB

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"Great job with the percussion. You added so much to the sound!...I always enjoy working on music with you."

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-RC

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"I couldn't have done this without you. You have helped me make this into something special...I offer my profound thanks."

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-MM