The Modern Studio Drummer

“From Performance to Mix-Ready Drum Recordings”

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Experience my Holistic Drum Recording System at Okapi Recordings.

Learn to combine performance, instrument, tuning, room, recording, and mixing into one integrated workflow — mastering the skills that define the modern studio drummer.

In today’s music industry, the roles of drummer, recording engineer, and producer are increasingly intertwined. As drummers, we face the challenge of mastering not only playing and tuning, but also microphones, room acoustics, and track processing. Understanding and combining these overlapping disciplines is the key to unlocking your full studio potential.

In my masterclasses, you’ll learn to apply these principles hands-on and leave with practical skills to capture your unique musical voice in mix-ready recordings.

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A pair of corn, straw drum brushes laying on a floor tom. In the background the rest of the blue shimmer Premier drum kit with several microphones in a recording studio with wooden panels and a wall made out of red bricks.

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1-Day Masterclass

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A pair of Beyerdynamic headphones hanging on a mic stand in a recording studio. In the back: Fully mic'ed drums with double bass drum in front of two big windows. The studio has a wooden floor and wooden panels on the walls.

2-Day Masterclass

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Close up of a 1970's Ludwig drum kit in champagne sparkle with a A&F Raw Brass Snare and Paiste cymbals in a recording studio. The drums are fully mic'ed with Sennheiser MD441 and MD421 microphones. The Studio has wooden panels on the walls.

7-Day Intensive Masterclass

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Fixing The Drumsound (Engineers & Producers)

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"I learned so much from Jan during his masterclass on recording, drumming, and musicianship! I was able to ask all my questions, and we delved into my own recordings together. I recommend anyone who wants to learn more about recording, mixing, and music to see him."

— Sweder Al (drummer for Fiep, De Kade en 247GO)
"Jan is an excellent engineer and a remarkably tasteful drummer. During studio session, he helps you elevate your sound while fully respecting the person playing. A fantastic combination in my opinion. Thanks, Jan."

— Jeroen van Santen (drummer for Davina Michelle | Van Velsen | Matthijn Buwalda)
"I've recorded at Okapi Recordings quite a few times. Besides being a fantastic and well organized recording engineer, Jan is also an incredible drummer who's always searching for the best drum sound and part. That's why it's so great to work with him as a fellow drummer. When it comes to sound and feel, you can always bounce ideas off him. Plus, Jan is always "on" to come up with ideas himself, whether that's a different drum from his incredible snare drum collection or new & creative mic setups."

— Willem van der Krabben (drummer for S10 | Jett Rebel | Tim Akkerman & The Ivy League)
"It’s always a real pleasure to work in the studio with Jan. He’s an expert in the field of sound and has a great ability to collaborate with others. By the end of the day, everyone involved is happy with the results. If you’re interested in the full (recording) process, I highly recommend attending one of Jan’s masterclasses."

Arie Verhaar (drummer for Phil Bee & Tristan, teacher at Codarts Rotterdam)