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Blake Paulson
Drummer | Producer | Educator | Author

 

Blake Paulson is a versatile musician, recognized as a session drummer, music producer, bandleader, educator, and author. With over 500 studio recordings, Blake has collaborated with notable artists such as Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, and Demi Lovato, as well as working with major studios like Netflix, Disney, and Paramount. He has also partnered with acclaimed producers and independent musicians, showcasing his extensive range in the industry.

Before the pandemic, Blake performed over 50 shows a year with artists including Hayley Orrantia, The Dales, and many others. He co-founded and managed the Backliners, an innovative team of LA musicians, from 2007 to 2015. In 2014, he established Unleashed Drum Studio (now Vose Street Sound), a premier recording and teaching facility, and in 2016, he co-founded the LA Session Group, a collective of top LA session musicians.

As an educator, Blake has inspired countless musicians through his Private Drum Lessons and his five award-nominated drum method books, including Drumset Coordination (Hal Leonard) and Groove Fundamentals (Hudson Music).

Music Production

 

Welcome to Vose Street Sound

At Vose Street Sound, my custom-built recording studio, I am committed to elevating your music with high-quality drum tracks, production, and mixing services. I specialize in authentic instrument and vocal recordings tailored for singer-songwriters, Americana, Country, and Indie genres. All services are available both in-person and remotely, ensuring you can access top-notch production no matter where you are in the world.

Services Offered

    • Custom Drum Tracks: Larger-than-life drum recordings crafted with my signature instruments and techniques.

    • Full Band Pre-Production or Recording Sessions: Warm, natural 24-track recordings featuring live drums and up to four musicians, with overdubbed vocals.

    • Song Mixing: Tailored organic song production and mixing services, with unlimited revisions to ensure your vision is realized.

    • Drum Mixing: Enhance your drum recordings with this service, designed to optimize your sound before sharing on social media or sending to your producer.

Let’s elevate your musical potential together!


Vose Street Sound


Don’t Sell Your Songs Short. Get Custom Drum Tracks!

Why settle for anything less than real, custom drum tracks? In today’s competitive music market, drum loops and programmed tracks just won’t cut it. While useful during the songwriting process, they lack the unique parts, grooves, energy, and tones that only a custom-recorded drum track can provide.

Elevate Your Music

Maximize your song’s potential with a one-of-a-kind, custom drum track for your next single, EP, or full-length record.

Online/Remote Drum Recording

Located in Los Angeles, Vose Street Sound offers online/remote recording services for singers, songwriters, and producers worldwide. Here’s how it works:

  1. Send Your Track: Provide me with the song you need drums for.
  2. Drum Recording: I’ll record the drums and send you a stereo reference mix for approval.
  3. Feedback: You can request specific changes or a full new take.
  4. Delivery: Once you’re satisfied, I’ll send you a link to download your full multitrack drum performance. The entire process typically takes less than 12 hours.

In-Person Los Angeles Recording

If you’re in Los Angeles, consider Vose Street Sound as an alternative to commercial studios. With years of experience, I deliver instrument and vocal sounds that rival the best commercial facilities.

Advantages of Vose Street Sound:

  1. Consistent Quality: Unlike commercial studios where results can vary, I guarantee great drum tones. Preview my sounds on this site to know what to expect.

  2. Time Efficiency: I have two drum sets set up and mic’d at all times, eliminating setup time so you can focus on recording.

  3. Cost-Effective: Save up to 85% compared to commercial studio rates. You’ll pay less at Vose Street Sound than a traditional studio.

Let’s create something exceptional together!


The Quality of Your Mix Can Make or Break Your Song

A great mix is essential for a song’s success. It aligns with the song’s style, amplifies the energy and emotion of the musicians’ performances, and creates the right vibe.

Full Song Production & Mixing

With years of experience and collaboration with top engineers, I’ve developed proprietary mixing techniques that define my signature sound—big, natural, and warm. I take a minimalist approach, emphasizing an organic mixing style.

I work diligently to create the perfect vibe for each song, ensuring it sounds natural and showcases the musicians’ performances. The mixing process is straightforward: you send me your cleaned and edited tracks, we discuss your vision, and I apply my techniques. I’ll fine-tune the mix until you’re completely satisfied, typically within 1 week, with no limits on revisions.

Drumset Mixing

Drum Mixing is an exclusive service I offer, serving as an essential step between drum recording and final mixing. It’s best done before recording other instruments, allowing musicians to play along with optimized drum tracks. This service is ideal for drummers wanting to enhance their performances for original songs, YouTube videos, or drum covers.

My unique approach ensures that your drum performance sounds exciting and consistent without artificial samples or triggers. Each drum and cymbal is meticulously balanced and in phase, resulting in high-quality tracks ready for final mixing. You’ll receive processed individual tracks, allowing for further adjustments if needed. This service usually takes less than 48 hours and is included free with every custom drum track session.


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Music Lessons

Friendly, Effective, and Easy-to-Understand Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels

Blake offers a unique combination of experience in key aspects of professional drumming:

  • 20 Years of Live Performance & Touring
  • 20 Years of Teaching Private Lessons
  • 15 Years of Major Label, TV/Movie, Indie, and Remote Recording Sessions
  • Award-Nominated Author of 5 Drumset Method Books
  • BA Degree from Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

Blake’s modern, proprietary, and proven method caters to all abilities, from beginners to professionals (ages 7 and up). He has successfully guided celebrity drummers, major label artists, college-bound musicians, and working drummers in reaching their goals.

Convenient Lesson Locations

  • At Blake’s state-of-the-art facility, Unleashed Drum Studio
  • Online via FaceTime, accessible anywhere in the world
  • At your location in Los Angeles

Comprehensive Curriculum

Lessons cover all styles of music, including Pop, Rock, R&B, Funk, Country, Blues, Jazz, Latin/Afro-Cuban, and more. Topics include:

  • Technique, Stick Control, and Foot Control
  • Rudiments, Chops, and Reading & Writing Music
  • 4-Way Coordination & Independence
  • Music Theory and Learning Songs
  • Creating Drum Parts and Collaborating with Musicians & Producers
  • Playing with a Click and Loops
  • Studio Techniques and Linear Drumming
  • Playing with Confidence & Energy, and much more!

Additional Benefits

  • Opportunities for major label and TV show auditions for students ready to take the next step.
  • Connections with top manufacturers (A&F, Sabian, DW, Vic Firth, Remo, Mogami, etc.) and Guitar Center & Alto Music Pro Divisions for assistance in purchasing new gear.

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