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Daniel Smithson – drummer, percussionist, session musician and drum tutor from London.

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[vc_column_text el_class=”white” css=”.vc_custom_1654806569204{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]My playing career has seen me work with a diverse range of artists and bands, playing musical styles from Gospel to Jazz and R&B and beyond.

I deliver one to one drum tutoring and group drum lessons & percussion workshops in-person & online.

I am available as a drummer for live gigs, can record live session drums in the studio or remotely. I also provide bands for special events including weddings, birthday parties and private events.

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Drum Tuition

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[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1652769209253{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]Bespoke, private drum lessons from Grade 1 to 8 using the Rockschool and Trinity syllabus, tailored to suit each student’s musical needs and goals.

Percussion & Learning Workshops

Percussion Workshops for younger students going through samba, rio carnival, african rhythms. Bandlab courses for teenagers in schools and colleges that teach students how to create their own tracks and Community-based teaching workshops.[/vc_column_text]more about Drum Tuition[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^408|url^https://danielsmithson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ronnie-scotts-2.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^ronnie-scotts-2|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_image_posiiton=”100% 30%” enable_overlay=”enable_overlay_value” overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)” seperator_enable=”seperator_enable_value” seperator_type=”multi_triangle_seperator” seperator_position=”top_bottom_seperator” seperator_shape_background=”#efefef”][vc_column width=”2/5″][ultimate_spacer height=”200″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”160″ height_on_mob_landscape=”120″ height_on_mob=”80″][vc_column_text el_class=”white” css=”.vc_custom_1650980796732{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Hire a band for live events

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Need a band for your event?

Get in touch. I provide bands for special events including weddings, birthday parties, private events and award ceremonies, bringing the right musicians for the right gig.[/vc_column_text]more about Band Hire[ultimate_spacer height=”200″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”160″ height_on_mob_landscape=”120″ height_on_mob=”80″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1650302051444{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column width=”3/5″][vc_single_image image=”390″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1650980844885{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Drum Tracking

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Need some drums for your track?

As an experienced session drummer, I offer a full drum tracking service. Remote drum recording from home or studio drum recording.

I cover many styles such as Jazz to Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel, Pop and Afrobeat.[/vc_column_text]more about Drum Tracking[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^417|url^https://danielsmithson.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1350×900-live-1.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^1350×900-live-1|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_img_attach=”fixed” bg_image_posiiton=”20% 100%” enable_overlay=”enable_overlay_value” overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)” seperator_enable=”seperator_enable_value” seperator_type=”xlarge_triangle_seperator” seperator_position=”top_bottom_seperator” seperator_shape_background=”#efefef”][vc_column width=”2/5″][ultimate_spacer height=”200″][vc_column_text el_class=”white” css=”.vc_custom_1654106428353{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]

Gigs & Live Work –
who I play with

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[vc_column_text el_class=”white” css=”.vc_custom_1654103844839{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]I continue to regularly play live shows with a diverse range of artists, bands and musical styles. From Jazz to Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel, Pop and Afrobeat.[/vc_column_text]more about Gigs and Live Work[ultimate_spacer height=”200″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1651179125515{padding-bottom: 70px !important;background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”center”]

Testimonials

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Natalie K

Having Daniel as a djembe teacher for my daughter has been brilliant. He is warm and considerate and shows genuine interest in her progression. Daniel was always able to offer extra ideas, which she found encouraging. My daughter took to Daniel straight away and loved having lessons with him. She has really progressed in her skills and is an enthusiastic player. I wonder where it will take her! It’s been a privilege to get to know Daniel and I would recommend him to anyone.

Andrew Fullagar – Headteacher

“BandLab was a great project for the children. They were all really excited about taking part and we have done nothing like this in school before so it has really complemented our music curriculum well.

About half the group have continued to develop their tracks at lunchtime in their own time so this demonstrates their commitment to the project.” 

Dr. Nick Chanda

“Daniel has managed to develop our son into a qualified drummer by taking him from zero grade to a grade 8 Drummer. He was patient, kind, consistent and thorough. He sacrificed time to come home to set up the drum kit and do the lessons by engaging our son into effective participation. We are glad to have Daniel as a drum tutor.” 

Dr. Jennifer Obaseki

“I booked the Band Summer 2019 to play a large stadium venue at very short notice. I was a bit worried due to the demand list covering technical issues, timing, insurance and, most of all, the Music as the crowd expect good live Soul, Funk, Disco 90s and Afro Beats. The Band were amazing even went the extra and learned Popular Afro Beat songs! The event was great and the crowd loved it. They are  professional – Highly Recommended.” 

Paul Axford – Das Brass

“Daniel is a reliable and solid drummer who always goes the extra mile to learn and practice repertoire. He has a meticulous attention to detail that doesn’t stop with the music. His organisational skills and willingness to help with whatever it takes to get the job done are what sets him aside from many other great players. Daniel’s warm personality and subtle sense of humour make him a joy to work with.”

Marilyn Johnson

“Daniel is a skilled drum tutor and works well with children. His explanations are clear and he sets and follows up on homework. He is familiar with a wide range of styles and music. I highly recommend him.”

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