...Jake Reed

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06/27/23 • 97 min

In Session With...

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Today’s guest is Jake Reed.

Jake is a drummer based in LA. His credits include Katy Perry, Seth Macfarlane and Bob Mintzer. He’s also recorded on several TV and film soundtracks including “The Old Man”, “Queer As Folk (reboot)” and Cobra Kai.

Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in Kansas City, studying with Peter Erskine, learning through teaching, and dealing with the pressure of the studio.

We didn’t discuss it, but Jake has a very successful YouTube channel, and sells drum sample packs. The industry is changing ever so quickly, and I think it’s important for us as session musicians to consider trying to create multiple income streams so we’re not 100% reliant on the gigs and studio dates. Jake has certainly found his place in the drum sample world.
Jake's YouTube channel

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
(Recorded June 22nd 2023)

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Today’s guest is Jake Reed.

Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in Kansas City, studying with Peter Erskine, learning through teaching, and dealing with the pressure of the studio.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
(Recorded June 22nd 2023)

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Previous Episode

...Dear Diary - I'm doing a gig I've never done before.

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No guest today. Just a kind of experiment.
About 6 weeks ago I did a gig on BVs for a singer called Will Young. I wanted to document the experience a little, so decided to record a bunch of voicenotes describing the process of learning the songs, rehearsals and some of the insecurities I felt going in to a new musical environment and doing something I'd never done before. I've done backing vocals plenty of times, but usually whilst sat at a piano, or with a bass hanging over my shoulder. This was a brand new experience.
I hope this doesn't come across as self-indulgent. If it does, I've definitely got it wrong. As mentioned, this is an experiment, and if it makes someone else feel a little better about their own anxieties or insecurities or whatever, then I'm happy.
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...Karl Vanden Bossche

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Today’s guest is Karl Vanden Bossche.

Karl is a percussionist based near London. His credits include Gorillaz, Mark Ronson, Steve Winwood and Maxwell.

Amongst many other things we discussed growing up listening to reggae and soul, discovering the world of percussion, prioritising instruments, and supporting the artist and the song.

I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.

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(Recorded June 27th 2023)

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