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I do "One Take Drum Covers" of Songs that have iconic drum beats.

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Hey drummers and drum enthusiasts! Join me as I record drum covers in a single take, without any post-production editing, quantizing, or syncing to click tracks. (Honestly, I prefer not to do things twice or waste time on editing.) I play drums purely for the love of it. Over the years, I've been part of numerous bands. Growing up in the 80s, I immersed myself in classic rock and prog, honing my drumming skills. In November 2023, I launched the @snare.hihat.bassdrum YouTube channel to document my journey back to drumming and everything related to it. I focus on capturing the essence of a song and finding that perfect drum pocket. There might be a few mistakes along the way, but I’ll keep pressing on and give it another shot with the next take. Wish me luck!

I grew up in the 80s listening to Van Halen, Iron Maiden, and Rush. Back then, there was fierce loyalty and pride associated with the band T-shirts you wore in public. Meanwhile, I was learning to play the drums, and I tuned into the likes of Lars, Charlie Benante, Dave Weckyl, Jeff Porcaro, and Jack DeJohnette trying to expand my drumming horizons.

After high school, I played over 2000 gigs across Canada and the United States, opening for bands of all sizes. Fast forward to 2024, my wife and I became empty nesters with some free time on my hands. That's when I decided to get back into drumming, and started the @snare.hihat.bassdrum YouTube channel.

I don’t pretend to be flawless, and you might notice a few mistakes along the way. These are live, unedited videos of me drumming along to my favorite tracks, and while some may shine brighter than others, if I can just find the pocket and capture the groove, even for a moment, I consider it a win. There’s truly no greater feeling than settling into a drum pocket where everything just clicks.

Perfection is the enemy of good. -Voltaire