Dead Air Groove Session drums & tuition / Melbourne
Jax Valentine

Drums that serve the song

I record drums for artists and producers, and I teach drummers one on one — in Melbourne and online. Send a track and a reference; you get stems back that sound like they were always meant to be there.

Remote tracking available Typical turnaround 3–5 days Replies within 24 hrs
Rates

Rates

Recording
  • Remote, per track$75
  • In-person studio$50/hr or $250/day
Lessons
  • Drum lesson, 45 min$75
Live
  • Live performanceOn enquiry

Longer projects and multi-track releases are quoted per job. Ask.

Listen

Take sheet

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Recorded at home. Need a specific room sound or an in-person studio session? That can be arranged.

Background

Credits

  • XANDRIRecording · 2025
  • Music Performance, JMC Academy2026
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Recording

Session drums

Send the track and a reference. I track it; you get stems back, ready to drop in.

  • Stems, 24-bit / 48 kHz
  • 2 revisions included
  • Turnaround: 3–5 days

How it works: send track + reference → I track → stems back in 3–5 days.

Tuition

Drum lessons

One on one, beginner to advanced. We work on what you actually want to play, and I build each lesson around it.

  • Rudiments, time feel, reading, styles
  • In person or online
  • 45-minute sessions

How it works: tell me where you're at and what you want to play → we set a focus → you leave each lesson with something to practise.

Live

Live performance

I also play live — shows, festivals, function work. Available on short notice. Charts read, parts learned, own kit and hardware.

Store

Sample packs & downloads

Co-ordination charts and practice sheets, notated and ready to print. Sample packs to follow. Instant download.

Contact

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