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As a drummer, I make sure I listen to and am familiar with playing a range of different musical styles.
It's the artist that calls for certain things, whether precise or abstract, so I try to be emotionally involved as if it were a session for my first album and decipher the needs of the people I'm working with.
The first thing I do is to look for what common elements they have with styles or artists I already know, and since I am so familiar with so many styles, it is usually easy for me to find that.
I approach new instruments or techniques with dedicated practice and structured learning to expand my versatility as a session musician.
In approaching improvisation during a session, I focus on understanding the composition’s structure, mood, and emotional arc.
An ability to quickly adapt to various styles is gained through broadening your horizons and listening to as many genres and style as you can.
Listen to the artists previous work and ask for reference tracks – these will give you the general vibe to look for.
I believe that multi-instrumentalists have a great vision and can contribute to a project from various perspectives, which is valuable.
