JUNIOR PADILLA | JPAD MUSIC

MUSIC PRODUCER

DRUMMER

MEET JP

Junior Padilla is one of the most tasteful and soulful drummers that you will ever hear. Coming from strong production and composing roots he instantly plays from within the music and sets a groove so deep in the song the band simply swims in it.

His ability to induce great tones out of his instrument will become evident within the first bar of rhythm creating an atmosphere that is like audible honey.

Junior has been fortunate enough to have studied under the legendary drum instructor Pat Petrillo at his then, Groove Academy.

Pat quickly turned him into a gigging drummer playing venues like The Stone Pony with various local bands in New Jersey. Junior is from NYC but now calls Nashville, Tennessee his home where he owns a production studio, is a freelance live/studio drummer and provides live drum tracks for artists all over the nation.

  • JPAD Music provides start to finish music production from the inception of a song idea to the final mastered radio-ready song.

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  • Junior Padilla provides live acoustic drumming including samples and Ableton playback capabilities.

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  • Junior Padilla provides remote acoustic or electronic drumming sessions and drum programming.

    Learn more about Live Drum Tracks here.

SERVICES

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JPAD MUSIC STUDIOS

It all begins with a song…

This is a phrase that you will hear all the time in Nashville, professionals on Music Row know that before it can even become a chart-topping hit it has to be written, recorded, produced, mixed and mastered.

Here at JPAD Music we are passionate about ensuring we deliver the highest production quality available from a remote studio in Tennessee.

Before you even step foot in our studio we want you to be able to take a look and know exactly what equipment we have available for you. Browse the list and photos to see how we will bring your project to life!

  • Recording Software

    • Protools

    • Ableton Live

    • Logic

    • DP11

    • Mac Studio

    • Macbook Pro

    • Apollo X8P

    • Apollo X4

    • RME M32 A/D

    • Neuman

    • SoundDelux

    • Lewitt

    • Audix

    • Beyerdynamic

    • McCleod

    • EV

    • Shure Microphones

    • SoundCraft GHOST Console (CA Labs Modified Pre-Amps and OEM Specs Pre-Amps)

    • Avalon VT-737sp

    • Avalon U5 DI

    • Focal

    • Event 20/20

    • IK iLoud

    • Custom Maryland Drum Company Set

    • Various Commercial Drumsets Are Available

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    • Toca Custom Deluxe Conga And Tumba

    • Meinle Jumbo Bass Cajon

    • Remo Djembe Drum 16”

    • Pearl Wood Conga

    • Authentic Zydeco Frottoir

    • Various Shekere, Shakers, Tamborines, Cowbells

    • And many more percussion instruments

    • Master Vintage Series

    • Master Vintage Clapstack

    • Traditional Series

    • Turk Series

    • Gold Series

  • Keyboardist/Artist | Joseph “Hands Of Soul“ Wooten

    JP is a true professional! I always enjoy working with him, whether he is on drums or in the producer's chair...and he is a heck of a nice guy!

  • Artist | Bennet Lemaster

    Junior is talented, professional, organized, and an all around wonderful musician to work with. His experience and ear make him a valuable asset to any gig, and it is always an honor to work with him. His positive attitude and love for his work are always an added bonus. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a top-notch drummer.

  • Artist Duo | Carvin Walls

    Junior was a pleasure to work with on our song “Lucky Enough” that went viral. Junior was very reasonable in his pricing and worked with us diligently on our very pressing time frame. He arranged a string section and even surprised us with rough versions to make sure we loved the arrangements! He was more than happy to go back and forth with ideas until we all loved it. He sent us videos of the Nashville symphony players in the studio during tracking which was nice for our socials and overall excitement! When all was said and done we had a beautiful string section on our song that we will forever cherish! We highly recommend working with Junior!

  • Artist | Lee Gibson

    I've been performing with JP for a few years now on most of our full-band shows. He is always thorough & 100% professional for rehearsal and performance. He is also what we refer to as "a great hang" but he has become a dear friend to all of us. I respect him as a musician but even more so as a person. Recalling our first performance together, he showed up at a moment's notice with no time for a rehearsal and barely enough time to chart our originals, absolutely killing it. Since Junior was still performing with another artist at that time, my guitar player & I talked after the show deciding that "this is 'the guy' every time we can get him" . He is, without a doubt, an asset to any artist or band on both sides of the microphones.

  • Artist | Dee Rock

    I'm a guitarist who loves to groove yet some drummers bring nothing more than a beat but then there is drummer Junior Padilla.

    Junior is an extraordinary drummer and brings it all when he sits behind his drum kit. When Junior arrives to the venue his good vibes and pro attitude fill the place from the moment he walks in and the magic begins from the first note played. He has such groove that you want to just stop playing and feel what he's laying down cause the flavor is bold and strong. His style and uniqueness made my country soul songs feel and sound amazing!

    I'm honored to call him a friend and blessed to have shared the stage with him. I look forward to performing with this incredible musician again.

  • Grammy Award Winning Percussionist | Brandon Newsome

    As a producer & session percussionist/drummer I do “remote sessions” quite frequently. When I’m choosing a studio to record at, I look for overall vibe, the personality of the engineer(s), affordability, and tones that the room will produce. I must say that this studio gave me everything that I needed! The vibe was great, the tones were amazing, which made the recording process easy, and my client was ecstatic!! Definitely check it out!!

  • Andrew Muller | The GripSweats

    Junior was super easy to work with and provided me with great drum tones. He had an innovative approach and is knowledgable about a lot of styles that surpassed my expectation. Hire this human!

  • Global Touring Artist | Marie Wise-Hawkins

    JP toured with me for six months on a cruise ship throughout Alaska, Mexico, Aruba, Washington and Canada.

    Every day was a different situation and he was super professional at whatever situation was thrown his way. He always came prepared to shows and went above and beyond. He’s a phenomenal drummer and musician and the most kind hearted person I know. I highly recommend JP for any of your projects or shows you may have!

  • ARTIST | Alison Brazil

    I made an excellent choice when I hired Junior Padilla to play percussion for me. He was early, prepared, and brought a great attitude!

  • Jazz Singer/Vocal Arranger | James Richardson

    I had the pleasure of hiring Junior to record remote drum kit on my vocal jazz arrangement of a Christmas tune. Junior is a fantastic jazz player and played very expressively. The texture of the drum kit brought all of the vocals to life. In addition, he completed the project efficiently. I highly recommend Junior for your future session.

  • Recording Artist | Rachel Pearl

    I've worked with Junior in a live setting and he was a welcomed and celebrated addition to my solo gigs. A good man to have in your corner.

  • Recording Artist | LAURA VIDA

    Working with JP very professional and great vibe. He knows how to get the sound and tracks you want.

  • Singer-Songwriter | Clare Cunningham

    JP is an excellent drummer and percussionist and makes the experience in the studio a very professional and fun experience. He’s extremely talented and a well rounded musician. Highly recommended!

  • R&B Artist | Donnell Isaac

    Junior is one of the most talented producers/musicians I know. Anything he touches turns to gold. I had the pleasure of working with him in concert, on stage and in the lab. He understands and gets it! More importantly he gets you as a client, no matter the genre. You tell and show him the vision, he will present you the masterpiece!

The Team

  • Junior Padilla

    Music Producer & Drummer

  • Melody Alvarado

    Vocal Producer & Coach

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