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Michael Nash

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Drummer of 23 years with extensive teaching and gigging experience.
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I am a highly experienced drummer based in London. I have been playing for 23 years, during which I have toured with several bands and taught many students. I completed my Grade 8 drum exam in 2009, and have also obtained a BA Hons in Popular Music and an MA in Ethnomusicology. I have performed at reputable festivals and venues all across the UK. I have also been a member of function bands playing weddings and events, such as a show in Cardiff castle. For tutoring, I can do home visits (subject to travel) or hold lessons at my house where I have a Yamaha DTX522k electric drum kit and practice pads.

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Michael's Reviews

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Louis P
5 years ago, for a Recording session in 42 St Pancras Way
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5 out of 5

Most drummers can get away with playing live, but the cracks really show when you get them into the studio. Michael is not one of those. I was overjoyed to see the quality of his snare hits, as usually I spend a considerable amount of time quantising and trying to separate the snare hit with the bleed when recording most drummers. I noticed his control even before I put the headphones on, just by listening to him playing and looking at the waveform. Each of the songs he recorded effortlessly, and I have no doubt he could play many different styles. He was a pleasure to work with in the studio. HIRE HIM!

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Lilly J
5 years ago, for a Concert in 165 Clapham High St
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5 out of 5

This show was not easy - it took place at a venue that is not designed for live music. But despite this, Michael was still able to deliver an extremely professional performance at a very high standard. His energy behind the drum kit and his precision made my job as a singer and guitarist much easier. He was clear and concise when starting the songs, and was unwavering throughout the entire set in terms of both timing and technical ability. I have now played several concerts with Michael as a drummer, and he has proved that he is an extremely gifted and committed musician.

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Michael's Prices

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Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£50
Up to 1 hour£90
Up to 2 hours£180
Up to 3 hours£240
Packages
Hotel or Restaurant event
Two performances of 30 minutes each, with live drums playing to any style of music requested. We can have a call on Zoom before to go over the details.
£250
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 30 mins each during your drinks reception. I will play a range of covers on a high-quality acoustic drum kit.
£250
Corporate event
Two performances of 30 minutes each, with live drums playing to any style of music requested. We can have a call on Zoom before to go over the details.
£750
Wedding ceremony
I will play twice at the wedding. The first set will be before the ceremony, with a range of up-beat cover songs to greet guests as they arrive. This will be played on a Cajon. The second set will be after dinner, where I will have a full drum kit and will play wedding classics. Song requests can be taken subject to preparation time.
£1500

Add-ons

Zoom Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+£250
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Let me know as soon as you can if the timings change and I will try my best to accommodate.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, this is a common request, and I am happy to provide music between my sets for an additional fee of £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

It will take around 30 minutes for me to set up my drum kit, and then another 15-20 minutes to make sure everything sounds great.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

I have a carefully selected and crafted repertoire that I have refined over the years. Please do take a look at my list and highlight songs, and I will certainly include them in my performance.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes I will always bring all the equipment I need.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I am more than happy to learn songs before the event, providing we have a Zoom call beforehand with enough preparation time.
Musicianship
Genres:
Rock, Alternative rock, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Pop, Covers, Funk, Funk rock, R&B, Hip Hop, Soul, Tribute, Vintage, Originals, Electronic, Electronica, Jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Swing, Folk, Folk rock
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Event types:
Theatre / Show, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Songwriter, Drum technician, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Musicologist
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