SERVICES & LESSONS

Gigs & Shows

Got a gig? Need a sub? Need a permanent player? I’m available for concerts, sessions, and tours.

Proficient with click tracks, backing tracks, and in-ear monitors as well as acoustic environments, I offer services performing:

Drum set

Afro-Cuban popular percussion: Congas | Bongó | Timbales | Güiro & more

Afro-Cuban Batá Drums: Traditional & On-Stand

Afro-Cuban folklore percussion: Lukumi | Arará | Bantu | Abakuá & more

Percussion set (various & flexible)

Middle-Eastern Frame Drums

Cajón: flamenco | popular

Brazilian percussion

Studio Recordings

Artistry in Rhythm: Record Your Music Journey with Professional Drumming Quality

Drummer & Percussionist for Remote & In-Studio Sessions

Looking to add authentic, powerful, or intricate rhythms to your next track?

I'm a versatile drummer and percussionist with a passion for bringing musical ideas to life and with extensive experience in Latin-American music, Afro-Cuban music, Latin Jazz and other World music styles such as Flamenco and Middle Eastern Jazz.

What I offer:

Studio-Quality Recordings: I have a home studio setup with multiple drum sets and multiple percussion instruments to capture any sound you need.
Custom Groove Creation: I can write and perform parts to your demo or program MIDI drums with professional plugins for seamless integration.
Track Separation: Receive separate audio files (stems) for mixing flexibility.
Versatility: Playing to a click, backing tracks or direct live recording.
Brands I use: Yamaha, Mapex, LP Percussion, Meinl Percussion, Schlagwerk, Istanbul Cymbals, Zildjian Cymbals, Impression Cymbals, Paiste Cymbals, Requena Percussion & more.

Check out my work

Let's collaborate! DM me or email at info@eriklarrea.com to discuss your project.

Record your project

Learn with Erik

Lessons & Workshops

My passion for education and the rich and diverse world of percussion has taken me on a musical journey from Europe to China and back. I now enjoy sharing this experience through guided, structured, and inspiring percussion lessons.

I teach a wide range of instruments, including drum set, congas, timbales, cajón, batá drums, and many others, adapting each lesson to the student’s goals and level. Lessons are tailored to support technical development, musical understanding, and stylistic versatility.

I will gladly help you discover the fascinating and exciting world of drums and percussion.

Private 1-1 Lesson In Studio

from €45.00

Group Lesson In Studio

Teaching career

At Codarts, Conservatory of Rotterdam, I completed my Bachelor and Master degrees, specializing in Latin-American drums and percussion, graduating with ‘Cum Laude’ honours in both.

As of 2022, I am teaching at the Conservatory of Music of Esch-sur-Alzette in Luxembourg. Here you can follow drum set as well as Latin percussion lessons with me. For the first time, the Conservatory of Music of Esch-sur-Alzette offers Latin percussion lessons in the multicultural south of Luxembourg.

Since my return to Europe, I have been also teaching freelance. I do so at my studios, online or at the student's place. In addition, I am active as a substitute teacher in the Latin music department at Codarts Rotterdam, in the Netherlands and at the Music School of Echternach and the UGDA, in Luxembourg.

Prior to teaching and performing on a regular basis in the Benelux, mostly in The Netherlands and Luxembourg, I was based in China, working as a teacher and department coordinator in the Xinghai Conservatory of Music, in Guangzhou. Besides teaching drums and percussion, I also gave diverse lectures and workshops related to Latin American music, as well as other World Music topics.

My lessons are available in English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch and Luxembourgish and I teach all around the Benelux, having two studios. One in Luxembourg and one in Amsterdam.  I can also come to your place if you prefer to stay cozy at home.