David "Dave" Sterling

Drummer & Rhythm Section Specialist

Click TracksTempo ControlTightening the Groove

As a veteran touring drummer, Dave believes a band is only as good as its foundation. He writes about rehearsing with a metronome, locked-in bass-and-drum dynamics, and maintaining consistent energy throughout a two-hour setlist.

Articles by David

Rehearsals · 6 min

Who needs the click? Assign live timing cues by musical role

Picture a band that already rehearses with a click (the metronome track that keeps everyone at the same tempo) and gives each player a personal monitor mix.

David Sterling · Nov 11, 2026

Recording · 6 min

How to Set Up Your Drums for Recording

Tune your heads, silence loose hardware, and position your mics before hitting record — these steps fix the drum sounds no plugin can rescue.

David Sterling · Nov 9, 2026