Blake Paulson Resume 2016

BLAKE PAULSON
D RUMMER | P RODUCER | E DUCATOR | A UTHOR
Los Angeles, CA USA
+1 818.613.1288
blake@blakepaulson.com
BlakePaulson.com
UnleashedDrumStudio.com
LosAngelesSessionGroup.com
YouTube: /blakepaulson
Instagram: @blakecpaulson
Profile
Blake is a consummate musician: a session drummer, music producer, bandleader, educator, and
author who is dedicated to creating great music. He has performed on 500+ songs in the studio,
performs 50+ shows a year, and works with many talented artists, bands, singers, songwriters, and
producers including some of today’s biggest stars.
From 2007-2015 Blake co-founded and co-managed a successful team of twelve top session
musicians, the Backliners. In 2014 Blake founded a high-end drum recording & teaching
facility, Unleashed Drum Studio. In 2016 Blake co-founded and co-manages a high-end collective of
50+ popular session musicians, the LA Session Group.
Blake has helped countless drummers of all abilities improve their musicality through his inspirational
private lessons, the four Drumset Method Books he has written, and his original Play-Along
Compositions.
Education
Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA - Bachelor of Arts, 2000
Recipient, Professional Music Achievement Award
Mentors
John Paulson; Brian Grivna; Scott Crosbie; Gordy Knudtson; Paul Stueber; Dave DiCenso; Casey
Scheuerell; Stan Freese; Chris Coleman
Skills
Arranging & Orchestration • Audio Mixing & Mastering • Band Leading • Clinics • Coffee Drinking •
Contemporary Genres • Creating Backing Tracks • Digital Performer • Drumset Recording Techniques
• Final Cut • Finale • Hybrid Drumming • Marching Snare • Modern & Vintage Drum Tuning •
Performing w/ Backing Tracks • Private Lessons • Pro Tools • Reading & Writing Music • Roland SPD-SX
& V-Drums • Song Producing • Songwriting • Team Building & Organization
Performance Experience (notable)
Hayley Orrantia (X Factor & ABC’s The Goldberg’s)
2015 - Present
Music Director & Drummer
Coffey Anderson (NBC’s Nashville Star & YouTube Sensation)
2014 - Present
Elinor Arwyn (Indie Blues/Rock & Model)
2014 - Present
Michael Rosenfield (VH1’s Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp)
2012 – Present
Brian Simpson (Indie Americana)
2006 – Present
Drew Lawrence (Warner Chapel: Christina Perri, Kelly Clarkson, Katherine McPhee)
2000 – Present
Fay Wolf (Singer/Songwriter & Well Known Author)
2015
See Green (Indie Pop)
2008 - 2014
The Hush (Indie Modern Rock)
2009 - 2014
Zhavea (Indie Dance Hall/R&B)
2011 - 2012
Stephanie Quayle (Indie Country)
2010 - 2011
Roger & Madison Love (Vocal Coach & Songwriter)
2011
Porcelain (Universal Records)
2008 – 2009
Band Record Deal & Joe Simpson Management
Alana Grace (Columbia Records)
2009
Rob & Asia Schneider (TV & Film Stars)
2008 – 2009
Alex Schneider (Girl Radical)
2008 - 2009
Mandi Perkins (Sony Records)
2006 – 2007
Selena Garcia (Indie Blues Pop)
2006 – 2007
Carrie Turner (Indie Americana)
2000 – 2007
Hoku (Interscope Records)
2007
Support Act for Gwen Stefani
Michael St. Germain (Virgin Records)
2007
Christia Mantzke (EMI Records)
2002 - 2006
Music Director & Drummer
Recording Experience (notable)
Aris Archontis (Disney & Hollywood Records, Disney TV/Motion Pictures)
2005 - Present
Chen Neeman (Disney & Hollywood Records, Disney TV/Motion Pictures)
2005 - Present
Drew Lawrence (Warner Chapel: Christina Perri, Kelly Clarkson, Katherine McPhee)
2005 - Present
Rob Kleiner (BMG: Andra Day, Sia, Kylie Minogue, Haley Reinhart)
2015 - Present
Recording Experience (continued)
Josh “Igloo” Monroy (Sony/ATV: David Archuleta, OutKast, Justin Bieber)
2014 - Present
Elinor Arwyn (Indie Blues/Rock & Model)
2014 – Present
Engineer & Drummer
The Last Unicorn (Sparkledust Records)
2015
Courtenay Green (The Real World/MTV, Mrs. Eastwood & Company/E!)
2008 - 2014
Thai Long Ly (Chris Coleman, Gorden Campbell, Marcus Miller, Hadrien Feraud)
2006 - 2013
Jeannie Lurie (Disney & Hollywood Records, Disney TV/Motion Pictures)
2010 - 2012
Lys Sparrow (Film Composer: The Forbidden Kingdom, Noise, the Guitar)
2013
Max Coane (Brendan James, Cromwell, Stephen Bishop, The Rocket Summer)
2013
Michael Rosenfield (VH1’s Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp)
2012
Lemonade Mouth (Disney Films)
2011
Miklos Malek (X-Faktor Judge, Jennifer Lopez, Anastasia, Faith Evans)
2011
Varga Viktor (Magneoton Records)
2011
Demi Lovato (Hollywood Records)
2010
Jonas Brothers (Hollywood Records)
2010
Miley Cyrus (Hollywood Records)
2010
Mitch Allen (Chris Daughtry, Faith Hill, The Jonas Brothers, Tokio Hotel)
2010
Porcelain (Universal Records)
2009
Samantha Mollen (The CW Network, Lifetime Television)
2008 - 2009
Christia Mantzke (EMI Records)
2002 – 2006
Producer, Engineer & Drummer
Musician Experience (notable)
Andrew James (Miley Cyrus, Karmin, BC Jean, Fame: the movie)
Asaf Rodeh (Charlie Puth, David Archuleta, Ariana Grande, Midge Ure)
Asha Mevlana (Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Black Eyed Peas, Gnarls Barkley)
Aubrey Richmond (Austin Law, Barnaby Saints, Jason Charles Miller, Phat Strad)
Brian Simpson (Deana Carter, Mitchel Musso, Austin Hanks)
Chris Vazquez (Leona Lewis, Daniel Powter, JoJo, Anthony Evans, Vassy)
Chris Wrate (Ariana Grande, Charice, Cher Lloyd)
Clark Souter (Kimberly Locke, Maia Sharp, Kristine W)
Dani Ivory (Gallant, Beyonce, Bridgit Mendler, Imagine Dragons, Cee Lo Green)
Musician Experience (continued)
Drew Taubenfeld (Megan Trainor, Billy Ray Cyrus, Selena Gomez, The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato)
Eliot Lorango (Matt Toka, JMSN, Sea Wolf, Kelly Osbourne)
Jayme Silverstein (Miguel, Cher Lloyd)
Jim Roach (Hoku, Jesse Thomas, The Young Romans, Javier Dunn)
Johann Frank (Engelbert Humperdinck, Ray Parker Jr., Mitchel Musso)
John Notto (Nico &Vinz, David Archuleta, Talib Kweli, Lettuce, Haley Reinhart)
Jon Sosin (Rachel Platten, Melissa Etheridge, 98 Degrees)
Jon Ketchum (Cher Lloyd, Taio Cruz, Mitchell Musso, Alana Grace)
Kenji Chan (Bruno Mars)
Mark Kelley (John Scofield, The Roots)
Mike Torres (Selena Gomez, Macy Gray, Daniel Powter, Ashley Tisdale)
Near Russell (Bridget Mender, Haley Reinhart, BC Jean)
Phillip Meneses (Kendrick Lamar, Cher Lloyd, Chali 2na)
Steve Aguilar (World Tribe, Chris Pierce, John Mayer, Jane’s Addiction)
Storm Rhodes (Circe Link & Christian Nesmith, Ted Russell Kamp, Sarah Gayle Meech)
Companies Co-Founded & Management Experience
Backliners: Team of 12 LA Session Musicians
(2007 - 2015)
LA Session Group: Collective of over 50 LA Session Musicians
(2016 - Present)
TV & Video Experience
Manufacturer Endorsements/Direct Relationships
Chasing Life (ABC)
Vic Firth (Drumsticks, Mallets, Brushes)
Lexus Music Uncovered (CBS)
Drum Workshop (Hardware, Pedals)
Get Your Face On with Napoleon Perdis
(TLC)
Remo (Drum Heads)
Avid Pro Tools (Recording Software)
Fundraiser in NoHo Park (TMZ)
MakeMusic (Finale Notation Software)
Local TV News (Various US Cities)
Humes & Berg (Drum Cases/Bags)
Music Videos (Over Two Dozen in Various
Styles)
Ultimate Ears (Custom In-Ear Monitors)
Sennheiser (Mixing Headphones & Amps)
Drumset Method Books with Reviews (notable)
Drumset Coordination (Hal Leonard)
“Blake really put together an intelligent and very
thorough book. He takes practical knowledge and
turns it into some great musical lessons.” –Mark
Schulman (Pink, Sheryl Crow, Foreigner, Cher,
Author, Clinician, Producer)
“Drumset Coordination is a method book that will
definitely develop your coordination and give you
command of the drum set. It’s three sections –
Rock, Pop, R&B, Country – Blues, Jazz, 12/8, 6/8 –
Afro–Cuban, Latin, cover a multitude of
coordination exercises that will give you ease of
playing in these styles. It is well organized and
recommended.” –John H. Beck (Professor Emeritus
of Percussion, Eastman School of Music)
“Drumset Coordination is a fantastic guide to
developing four way independence. The lessons
are presented in a way that will benefit both
beginners and advanced players alike. I highly
recommend it to any serious musician.” –Adam
Marcello (Katy Perry Drummer & Musical Director)
“Drumset Coordination offers a wealth of rhythmic
combinations clearly and cleverly designed to
elevate one’s drumming skills to higher and higher
levels.” –Rod Morgenstein (Winger, Dixie
Dregs, Professor at Berklee College of Music)
Linear Drum Fills (Alfred Music)
“This book is a lot of fun… and very effective for
any drummer wanting to diversify their linear
vocabulary!” –Dave DiCenso (Josh Groban, Steve
Morse Band, Professor at Berklee College of Music)
“Linear Drum Fills is an excellent teaching method,
giving students endless linear vocabulary on the
drum kit, while inspiring them to create their own.”
–Steve Hass (Patti Austin, John Scofield, Ravi
Coltrane, LA Session Drummer)
“Linear Drum Fills is a well written comprehensive
guide to some of the most engaging rhythmic
possibilities in today’s ever changing world of
modern drumming. You won’t be bored! Well
done Blake!!!” –Jimmy Paxson (Stevie Nicks, Ben
Harper, Joe Sample)
“Linear Drum Fills is a great tool to build your
creativity and precision, very clear and straight to
one of the hottest drum topics of modern
drumming!” –Gianluca Palmieri (Greg Howe,
Maragold, Musicians Institute Faculty)
Drumset Supersets (Alfred Music)
“…Drumset Supersets quickly gets into the nitty-gritty by
having students learn and memorize ostinatos for the
hands and then tackle a series of bass drum reading
exercises to be played in combination. Divided into two
sections, one for straight rhythms like rock, pop, and
country, and the other for swung rhythms like blues and
jazz, the book can yield endless possibilities and
permutations to get students to that next level of reading
and coordination. And when you think you’ve got it licked,
‘vocal counting’ is introduced to either make you rise up to
the challenge or recoil in defeat… set aside some time for
this one.” –Modern Drummer Magazine
“Drumset Supersets does a fantastic job of providing a true
workout on the drum set, similar to one you’d seek in a
gym. Blake’s material will expose your body to some serious
rhythmic challenges, and likely leave your mind just as sore
as your arms and legs.” –Adam Tuminaro
(OrlandoDrummer.com)
“Drumset Supersets has laid out a form for you to become
technically and creatively proficient. Follow this method
and you can become the kind of drummer you’ve always
dreamed of being.” –Blair Sinta (Alanis Morissette, Annie
Lennox, Chris Cornell)
“Drumset Supersets is a fantastic book that covers so many
topics all in one great system.” –Louie Palmer
(PlayBetterDrums.com)
Drumset Overlay (Self Published)
“I want to share these powerful and fun lessons to
help you gain the ability to accent any rhythm
while filling, soloing or grooving, thus making you a
more creative and musical drummer. Enjoy these
new challenges and your new abilities to follow!” Blake Paulson