Pj Ciarla

I'm a professional Drummer, Percussionist and Music Director who's been in the industry for over 20 years. I've toured Europe and the States multiple times with different projects. I'm a quick learner and I always bring good creative contribution to your music. I see music like a canvas to lay down layer of paint on, for this reason I tend to appreciate minimalistic drumming as I want my playing to serve the music and the lyrics in all its beauty. I've been playing drums since I was very little, my dad was a drummer too which made me love this instrument to its maximum. Since I moved to London in 2011 I had the opportunity to play and record for great composers and bands, one of which is my original project Rival Karma. Nevertheless I always intend to extend my musicality to multiple projects, as music is life and happiness and that's why I believe that talent should be shared, to learn and teach everyday. I had the opportunity to share the stage with great musicians such as Stuart Zender (Jamiroquai), Marsela Cibukaj (The voice), Nico Casal (Composer), Rufus Miller (Sting) and many others. I have my own studio where I record remotely and I film live sessions in North London. Through remote recording I've also gained a good deal of experience as a sound engineer and video maker which I'm always happy to bring into new projects. I have my own gear which consist in: multiple snare drums (mostly vintage), multiple drum kit and A LOT of cymbals to make sure that I have the right sound for any scenario. I've worked as MD for Rival Karma and Sophie Kilburn for many years, during which I've learned how to work behind the scenes as arranger and music director. I use a U track 24 to split backing tracks and clicks with the rest of the band. I should mention that I also have a vehicle and I'm always willing to travel to work on new projects and tours. My degree in creative musicianship helped me developing a new creative side of my music, teaching me how to push the boundaries and always trying to be authentic. If I had to describe myself as a musician I would proudly say that I'm not a conventional drummer. I hear everything that happens in the music and I always try to come up with idea to make it special! Getting along with people I work with is a must, I'm a very down to earth person and definitely a good listener. Spending many moons on tour taught me the music is about balance, and that is what I live by.