Jake Matthews

Drummer

Country: United States
Based In: Detroit, Michigan
Performs: Worldwide
From: $200

Professional drummer with over 10 years of experience performing, recording, and touring with various artists. Skilled in playing all genres of music with an emphasis on pop, rock, and metal. Experienced with click & backing tracks.

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Description

Services offered...
- Performing - Available for single or multiple date commitments as well as open to full-time positions. Able to play all styles of music with especially strong skills in pop, rock, and metal. Very quick and accurate to learn material as well as confidently perform with good showmanship. Gear - DW Drums & Zildjian cymbals; also has tech to run tracks if needed.
- Recording - Available for in-person or virtual sessions. Record & edit drums for singles, EPs, LPs, samples, loops, and backing tracks.
- Touring - Available for short or long-term. No travel restrictions. ...
(Also available for)
- Aux. percussion
- Music videos / Social media
- Drum tech / Cymbal repair

Biography

Based out of the vibrant music city of Detroit, Michigan, Jake Matthews is a versatile & dynamic drummer known for his accurate proficiency, creative & technical abilities, and captivating stage presence. Jake began playing drums when he was 10-years-old and quickly developed a passion for music and drumming that has driven his career. He has been professionally performing since the age of 16 and in 2017 received his BA in Music, concentrating in music business & jazz drum set, from Wayne State University. His musical journey has entailed a wide array of artists and has led him to explore a di ... verse range of genres, everything from the high intensity of rock & metal to the delicate intricacies of jazz & classical. He has an affinity for rock, pop-punk, and metalcore music.
Jake has performed with various artists such as Hala, Izzy T, The Hatchet Man Project, and has worked with George Faison; the choreographer for The Wiz. He has opened for notable acts like Ryan Cabrera, Delilah Bon, SECRETS, and has graced the stages of The Crofoot Ballroom, The King of Clubs, The Cube, and festivals such as JuggalOhio 3. Jake was a finalist in the 2025 The Loving Touch “Beat Off” Drum Contest and has been a featured guest on the Detroit Drummer’s Podcast. His musical influences include Travis Barker, John Bonham, Luke Holland, and Brian Blade, among many others.
Currently, Jake is performing regularly with numerous bands, mostly throughout the Metro-Detroit area, while also pursuing work as a touring drummer. He is also a session musician and records drums & percussion for various artists’ albums, some of which have been associated with Mack Avenue Records. Additionally, Jake is a music educator who offers private lessons and is the owner & operator of Metro-Detroit’s only custom cymbal repair & modification business – Jake Matthews Drums.

Reviews (3 Reviews)

Jake Matthews - Drummer - Detroit, Michigan Event Location: Birmingham, MI Event Type: Various gigs 8th August 2021

Jake Matthews is an incredible musician. If you’re looking to hire someone for recording sessions, live performances, or private lessons, look no further. Jake's creativity elevates every project he touches, his stage presence engages audiences across genre and generation, and his ambition to cultivate new depths within his artistry could not be more contagious.

Reviewed by: Will Lobb

Jake Matthews - Drummer - Detroit, Michigan Event Location: Detroit, MI Event Type: Recording session 20th May 2018

I hired Jake as a session drummer a few years back recording with my band, Beholden, and we were blown away by his skillful musicianship and professional ethic. Regrettably, things were very short-notice and disorganized on our end, but the way he ran with what we gave him to work with was truly impressive. He’s also a very kind, upstanding, and patient guy, which went a long way toward helping us finish the project despite our inexperience in the studio. Total class act, but don’t let that fool you - he rocks hard!

Reviewed by: Connor Ingram

Jake Matthews - Drummer - Detroit, Michigan Event Location: Detroit, MI Event Type: Various gigs / Recording session 17th September 2016

I've worked with Jake many times. He's an awesome guy and an incredible musician. I've hired him for a quite a few sessions and live shows, both of which he's demonstrated the ability to take original and cover songs to the next level. He has also earned the nickname "One Take Jake" in the studio due to his sheer proficiency.

Reviewed by: Sky Werth

Experience

Noteworthy Points...
- B.A. Wayne State University: Music, concentration in jazz drum set
- Featured guest on the Detroit Drummers Podcast
- Finalist in the 2025 The Loving Touch "Beat Off" drum contest
- Worked with George Faison (choreographer for The Wiz)
- Direct support for Ryan Cabrera, Delilah Bon, SECRETS, and Ouija Macc
- Founder & owner of Metro-Detroit’s only custom cymbal repair & modification business

Previous Clients

Airey B - Blues / Vaudeville
APARO - Post-hardcore
Beholden - Death metal / Black metal
Caravan Gypsy - Gypsy jazz
David Kroon - Wedding / Cover
Detroit Medical Orchestra - Classical
Dirty Tuna - Rock / Various tribute bands
Hala - Alternative indie
In Full Feather - Pop-punk / Emo
Izzy T - Alternative rock
James O'Donnell Quintet - Jazz
Jarrod Champion Trio - New Orleans jazz / Funk
Jason Didia Quartet - Jazz
Kensington Church - Worship / Christian pop
Lee Cleaveland & The Lefthand Band - Rock / Indie
Midtown Sounds - West Coast jazz / Cool jazz
Moriah Sultes - Folk / Pop
Neo ... n Jungle - Wedding / Cover
New Lord Order - Metal / Hardcore
Peanut Gallery Players - Musical theatre
Planet D Nonet - Traditional jazz
Prima Vera - Pop-punk / Rock
Ryan Bills Quartet - Jazz
Scutigera - Progressive metal
Sharp Lives - Metal / Rock
Sky Werth - Alternative rock
Tbone Paxton & the RJ Spangler Quartet - Traditional Jazz / Detroit Music Factory artist (Mack Avenue Records)
The Dan Meinecke Trio - Jazz
The Hatchet Man Project - Metal / Nu-metal / Occasional backing band for the Insane Clown Posse
Theandric - Hard rock / Heavy metal
Thornetta Davis - Blues / R&B
Weekend ComeBack - Wedding / Cover
Zerapath - Pop-punk / Post-hardcore

Suitable for

Awards Ceremony Casinos Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Festival / Outdoor Event Nightclub Event Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Session Work Wedding Reception

Meet the Act

For more information about me and to see more of my drumming, please check out my social media accounts...
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jake_theedrummer/
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jakematthewsdrums/
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@jakematthewsdrums
- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jake_theedrummer

Virtual Services Offer

Drum Recordings

Available to play, record, & edit drums in any genre for singles, EPs, LPs, samples, loops, and backing tracks. Options include acoustic drums, electronic kits, and various percussion instruments.

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