Online Session Drummer Will Jones

Online session drummer Will Jones playing his drum kit and smiling at the camera.
Online session drummer Will Jones playing his drum kit.
Online session drummer Will Jones sitting behind his kit.
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Welcome to Drum Tracks Direct! I’m Online Session Drummer Will Jones and I have remote-recorded live drum tracks for songwriters, bands, producers and online collaborators worldwide from my studio in Hertfordshire, UK since 2011.

Online session drummer Will Jones smiling at the camera

Reasons to choose Will:

  • I specialise in guitar-driven styles. Rock, indie, singer/songwriter, country, lo-fi and more. Most of everything that has a backbeat!

  • Whether you love or hate your programmed drums, I’ve got you covered. I can copy them note-for-note or improve them if they’re not cutting it.

  • If you don’t have any programmed drums, I will work with you to come up with something from scratch.

  • I am a veteran online session drummer of much experience. Since 2011, I have recorded over 800 songs for over 160 customers in 19 countries! Not many drummers have a track record which stands up like mine.

  • I deliver all drum tracks via email in multitrack format. Quick, easy and reasonably priced.

  • My recording setup is tailored to online recording and ensures I have the right tools for every session.

  • I’m prompt with my communications and have a quick turnaround time.

  • Take a look around and get in contact if you need live drums!

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Why use Will as your online session drummer?

What is an online session drummer? What’s it all about?

Likely you know about session drummers and the service they provide, hence why you’re here. Maybe you’re trying to figure out what value enlisting a drummer that you don’t know has over one that you do know?

I, as a session drummer, operate at the behest of you, the songwriter. I have no prerequisite need to shoehorn “a bit of me” into the songs. Playing what I want to play doesn’t come into my head - I play solely for the recording.

A session drummer is methodical about recording

Recording is very different to playing live. What comes out of the speakers doesn’t lie. If it’s not good, it’s bad. I view songs as a whole, with the vocals and music on top.

I know how to work the balancing act between playing to direction and yet being empathetic to the song. I balance the kit off the floor. I don’t hat-bash and I play with the click, as opposed to to it.

The difference between session drummers and band drummers

Part of the testimonial I received from singer/songwriter Femmepop basically sums up the difference between session drummers and band drummers:

"The whole concept of being able to get drum tracks recorded and delivered straight to your email is one of the best things in life! Will is a pleasure to deal with and cuts out many an argument in the band-room!"

You bypass all the toing and froing and “noooo, like this!!”

By working with me, an online session drummer, what you ask for is what you get - and in double quick time. Like Femmepop said, you bypass all the arguing and get straight to the heart of what you want!

Should you be stuck for ideas or need some outside perspective, you can tap into the mind of someone who has recorded more than 800 drum tracks thought this service. Contact me!

Online session drummer Will Jones playing his drum kit.

  • We were under a great deal of time pressure from the label to get the first single out (Sony Music) and Will was able to cater to us without so much as a hiccup!

    Jonas Benjamin - Copenhagen, Denmark

  • His attention to detail and styling are first rate, I’m very tough on the accuracy of parts and patterns.

    Fran Ashcroft, Happy Beat Studio - Liverpool, England, UK

  • Working with Will was very effortless and in my opinion better than sitting in a rehearsal studio trying to get the drum tracks down and recorded.

    Brian Welts - Auckland, New Zealand

  • Will’s drum tracks serve not only as integral components of your song, but as crucial elements that lift your tracks to a higher, better, more convincing level.

    Rotting Apples - Bakersfield, California, USA

  • As I am someone who can’t play drums and can just about find their way round a drum machine, he’s very tolerant of my lack of technical knowledge.

    The Ritas - Birmingham, England, UK

  • He was undeterred by us giving him a hard time every now and then along the way!

    Drifting Sun - Chesham, England, UK

  • His drums are very good value for money, particularly when compared to the cost of hiring practice and recording studios.

    Indica Blues - Oxford, England, UK

  • Will’s my new go-to drummer for recording.

    Jeff Melin - San Marcos, California, USA

  • I emailed about four online drummers and Will was back to me straight away, the others not at all or few days later.

    Richard Michalec - Brighton, England, UK

  • Will's final tracks were fantastic studio quality recordings that took my album up that extra notch.

    Sound of the Underglow - Blackpool, England, UK

  • Just the whole concept of being able to get drum tracks recorded and delivered straight to your email is one of the best things in life!

    Femmepop - London, England, UK

  • He was like reading my mind and did everything like i imagine. He is a top drummer and top musician.

    CengizTheBand - London, England, UK

  • I've found him to be capable of nailing a variety styles and always playing tastefully and for the song.

    Dawnwalker - London, England, UK

  • Will responded to a short notice request for a drum track on Christmas Eve and went into the studio and worked late that night!

    David Caufield - Coquitlam, BC, Canada

  • He's an excellent communicator and clearly takes pride in what he does, as he works quickly yet carefully to deliver great results.

    Broken Promise Keeper - Decatur, GA, USA

  • He was very quick to reply to emails and very accommodating.

    Studio 909 - Port Laoise, Rep. Of Ireland

  • Right from the beginning I felt my explanations and wishes very understood and he recorded very fast and professionally one song after another exactly to my taste!

    Reborn Studio - Karlsfeld, Germany

  • I have saved a lot of time using Drum Tracks Direct and releasing music on a regular basis is now a reality.

    John Courage - Cardiff, Wales, UK

  • The tracks we received locked right in to our original sessions. It's really brought a new edge to our music.

    Clay Lorance - Longview, TX, USA

  • He learned my programmed part so quickly and then reproduced it with such authenticity.

    Riz Hallowes - Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Having worked for more than 20 years with many drummers in the studio as a producer I found Will a refreshing break for a drummer that thinks about the song's feel.

    Ferndale Productions - Mold, Wales, UK

  • Attentive to his customer's needs, with the objective of fulfilling their requests to his best, efficient, fast worker, talented and intuitive musician.

    Philippe Weibel - Strasbourg, France

  • Will is the ultimate pro, delivering a fantastic product with great communication, advice and thought into what the client is trying to achieve.

    Sam Evenden - Brentwood, England, UK

  • Not only is he an exceptional musician, his customer support, turnaround time and value for money are INTERNATIONALLY unparalleled! This guy is head and shoulders above the rest.

    Sexy Levels - Ilford, England, UK

  • I sent him my track and less than 24 hours later I had my drums. Absolutely perfect first time.

    The Counter Culture - Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

  • After contacting Will and discussing our requirements he turned around 6 tracks in just a fortnight.

    The Gold Needles - Hull, England, UK

  • We sent him some off-recorded parts and he still managed to produce an accurate and rhythmic drum track. Will was exactly what we needed to bring our tracks to life!

    Former Administration - Hangzhou, China