Session Drummer-DrumTech-Drum Instructor-Video Editing
Since I was 10 years old I have had a love for music and have been fortunate enough to make it a career. Playing an instrument is only part of it, as you read on you will find I have been involved with many aspects of the music industry.
Below are short descriptions explaining the different areas I have loved and been a part of for the past 40 plus years of my life.
I am fortunate enough to continue doing these things today.
I decide at age 38 a move to California was in order so i packed up and left everything behind - recording , performing, teaching- and embarked on a new music avenue: Stagehand/ Tech work. Since then I have done setups for concerts and corporate events, stage managed at clubs , run sound for locals in CA, and I have worked as a Drum tech for a number of artists over the years . Currently I am the Drum tech for Jon Larsen with the band Volbeat and have been for over 11 years.
I am available for other touring gigs as well. It's really a whole new world that I never knew I would be a part of but am really glad I decided to pursue.
To see where I might be touring next click here.
I started learning about recording music with my first band in high school and have recorded over 40 Albums with various artists at different studios all over the country. I still do sessions today. For me, having a physical record of music I created is much more fullfilling than live performance in the long term. I have something to show for all the work put in, something to remind me of that time in my life. I also have learned quite a bit about studio recording,micing techniques and mixing songs.
Check out the albums page for a discography.
Hey guys, so aside from the drums I have started to get into the video world with Youtube and making promotional videos and I have really enjoyed making them and learning the editing process. If you have a need for any video editing services I am available so just shoot me an email at peteabdoudrums@gmail.com and we can discuss the project and pricing.
Live Performance
I started performing live when I was in jr. highschool with concert and Marching Bands. After graduating I joined a rock band and would play live in clubs locally and regionally, and it just grew from there.
I have had the opportunity to tour with a number of bands all over the country. It has been a blast!
In 1997 I quit my day job and started teaching private drum instruction 5 days a week for WMEC in North Attleboro, MA. That led to creating drum workshops and Rock Camp programs that put groups of kids together in a rock band setting, learning and performing songs together. I still teach privately and have developed a few online lessons that are available here on my site. Check those out here.