jp_the_drummer + Musician in Melbourne, VIC

SEEKING

ABOUT

Summary:
- 25 years of music experience (15 of them playing drums).
- Significant gigging experiencing (including touring).
- Studio experience (recording to a click track).
- I can read sheet music and drum notations.
- I understand music theory and musical terminology.
- I have professional gear (see equipment list).
- I have my own transport and am happy to travel for practice.

Background:
Hi, i'm JP. I am a passionate musician who has been playing music for over 25 years. I started playing the violin when I was seven years old. After a couple of years of playing the violin I moved onto playing the trumpet, which I played for approximately 14 years. I played in various orchestras and ensembles, including some tours around Europe (when I lived in the UK). When I was eighteen I started playing the drums (initially to improve my rhythm) and since then I haven't looked back.
I think my grounding in melodic instruments provides me with a unique edge to playing drums. I try to approach drum parts by phrasing the parts appropriately and really attempting to compliment what the other musicians in the band are playing. I'm not an egotistical person and don't need to be centre stage. I don't like to clutter my playing with lots of unnecessary athletic fills.
I have experience playing in a heap of different bands and genres. I have studio experience and always practice to a click at home (my primary job as drummer is timekeeping so I need to be good at it). I currently play drums in a heavy metal band called Katana Cartel. I'll have posted up links to their stuff so you can hear one aspect of my playing style.

I'm looking to be more active in the Melbourne music scene weather that be joining other bands or being a session music for studio work. Please feel free to hit me up if you are looking for a drummer is also a musician.

Screen name:

jp_the_drummer

Member since:

Jan 24 2018

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

I listen to a heap of music (too much to list hear). I find that listening to lots of music provides me with the ability to come up with interesting and musically tasteful drum parts that will suit the type of music that i'm playing.

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

I have two rigs that I use, an Acoustic rig for live and studio work, and an Electronic rig for practice and quiet gigs:

Acoustic Rig:
- Tama Starclassic (in White)
- Zildjian Cymbals
- Tama speed cobra double pedal
- Remo drumheads
- Gibraltar Hardware
- Porter and Davies BC2RM
- Hardcase drum cases
- Vic firth sticks

Electronic Rig:
- Roland Vdrums
- Gibraltar Hardware
- Remo silentstroke heads

MUSIC