Professional Touring Drummer • Drum Teacher • Session Musician

Abel Tabares

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I'm Abel Tabares, a Brooklyn-based professional drummer, session musician, and drum teacher. I currently tour with Nicotine Dolls and work with artists and producers in both live and studio settings.I offer private drum lessons in Brooklyn and remote drum recording services for artists, bands, and producers around the world.Whether you're looking to become a more confident drummer, record professional live drum tracks for your music, or bring an experienced drummer onto your project, I'd love to work with you.

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About

Abel Tabares is a Brooklyn-based drummer, session musician, and educator. He began playing drums in church and developed his musical foundation through years of live performance, recording, and formal study.He holds a BFA in Jazz Performance from Rutgers University and has spent over a decade teaching students of all ages through private lessons, music schools, and public after-school programs.As a professional musician, Abel tours with Nicotine Dolls and works with artists and producers in the studio. His experience spans live performance, session recording, and a wide range of musical styles.Whether performing, recording, or teaching, Abel approaches music with an emphasis on feel, musicality, preparation, and serving the song.

lessons

I offer personalized one-on-one drum lessons for children, teenagers, and adults from my Bushwick, Brooklyn studio, with virtual lessons also available.With over 10 years of teaching experience at music schools, private studios, and public after-school programs, I've worked with students of all ages and experience levels. My goal is to help each student become a more confident, musical, and well-rounded drummer.Lessons are built around your interests, goals, and experience. Whether you're picking up the sticks for the first time, learning your favorite songs, or preparing for auditions and performances, we'll build a plan that helps you make real progress.What we can work on:-Groove, feel, and time
-Technique, coordination, and independence
-Reading music and understanding rhythm
-Playing along with your favorite songs
-Improvisation and musicality
-Building confidence and developing your own sound
-Preparing for auditions, gigs, and studio sessionsA practical, musical approachMy background combines years of playing professionally, studying jazz at Rutgers University, and teaching students with a wide range of musical interests. I believe strong drumming comes from developing solid fundamentals while learning how to listen, play with other musicians, and make music.I keep a limited teaching roster so I can give each student focused, individualized attention.Interested in lessons? Get in touch and tell me a little about your experience and what you'd like to learn.

Remote Drum Recording

Professional Remote Drum Recording for Artists, Bands, and ProducersNeed real drums on your track? I record professional live drum parts from my Brooklyn studio and deliver high-quality multitrack stems ready for your production.I'm a professional touring and session drummer with experience recording across a range of styles, from indie and alternative rock to pop, singer-songwriter, and more. I focus on delivering parts that serve the song: strong feel, great sounds, musical choices, and a performance that fits your production.What's included:-Professionally recorded live drum performances
-Multitrack drum stems delivered as WAV files
-Phase-aligned tracks ready for your session
-A musical approach tailored to your song and references
-Communication throughout the recording process
-Revisions when needed to get the performance rightWhether you need a full drum arrangement, a simple groove, or a more detailed performance, I can help bring your track to life.I'm currently the touring drummer for Nicotine Dolls and have worked with artists and producers including JOHNNYSWIM, Peter Katis, Marti Frederiksen, and Eric Sanderson.Have a song that needs drums?
Send me your track, a rough mix, or a reference, and let's talk about what you're looking for.