Master the Art of Recording a Snare Drum
This course takes you through every step of recording a snare drum at a professional level — from tuning and head choice to mic placement and processing — truly all things considered.
TUNING
Great recordings start with tuning—unlock your snare’s full potential, ensuring balance, depth, and impact every time.
MIC CHOICE & PLACEMENT
Mic choice and placement determine punch, clarity, and character, creating a foundation for polished, professional recordings.
VARIABLES - HOOPS, HEADS, & WIRES
Hoops, heads, and snare wires dramatically shape tone and response—defining the snare’s unique voice and character.
Meet Your
Drum Recording Guide:
Brad Sanders
Brad Sanders is a professional drummer, audio engineer, and composer with over 30 years of experience recording drum tracks in studios, and extensive experience writing and recording music for film, television, and music libraries including Warner Chappell Production Music. His work has been featured on TLC, Apple TV+, Discovery+, Univision, and HBO Max. Brad now brings together decades of studio expertise to help you achieve professional drum recordings with confidence and consistency.
Phase Aligning
Discover how aligning snare and overheads adds depth, clarity, and power that makes your drums feel alive.
Checking & Correcting Polarity
Unlock the true power of your snare by ensuring microphones push and pull together for maximum clarity.
Bonus: Shaping the Snare Sound
See how small EQ and compression moves can enhance the snare without overcomplicating the mix.
Ready to Elevate Your Snare Drum Recordings?
The snare drum is the heartbeat of any recording — and getting it right changes everything. How To Record a Snare Drum: All Things Considered covers every detail from tuning and head selection to mic placement, phase, and polarity — a permanent reference you'll return to every single session.
Get Both Courses Together
Build a strong foundation for recording drums at home, then go deeper into the details that truly shape your sound. This bundle combines The Fundamentals of Recording Drums at Home with How To Record A Snare Drum – All Things Considered, giving you both the big-picture approach and the precision techniques that make your recordings stand out. You’ll also get How To Record A Snare Drum for just $20 when included in this bundle—an easy way to take your drum recordings even further.