Henry Cole Music Studio
About Me
I'm one of the most influential drummers of my generation around the globe, a visionary, composer, producer, arranger, educator, band leader, and soon-to-be author of his first drum method.
Before moving to NYC in 2003, I became one of the top drummers in Puerto Rico's musical scene; I played and collaborated with the who's who of every genre.
During 16 years living in Manhattan, NYC, I went from studying to teaching at The Manhattan School of Music; played, recorded, and traveled the world with legendary artists from different genres of music, including Quincy Jones, Chano Dominguez,Ray Barreto, Gary Burton, Branford Marsalis, Nicholas Payton, Draco Rosa, Residente, Chambao, Natti Natasha, David Sanchez, and Miguel Zenon, among many more.
On Sept 9th, 2018, around 4 am, while sleeping, a fire broke out in my apartment, and by 5:15 am, my girlfriend and I were homeless.
After trying to find a new space for two months, we relocated to Puerto Rico for three months while our landlord could fix our place. NYC apartment was never rebuilt, and by late 2020, Covid-19 hit the world for the next three years.
Despite all these tragic events, I never stopped working on my art and growth.
Since arriving in Puerto Rico, I've created work opportunities and invested in our musical landscape, and in doing so, I've inspired many people.
I aim to establish my own business and build my brand as a performer, composer, producer, educator, and band leader. I want to stay in Puerto Rico, travel the world from there, and attract people to the island to come and work on their projects.
Resumé
Proposal
Henry Cole Music Studio
Puerto Rico
Henry Cole Music Studio will be a professional recording studio, library, rehearsal room, and drum school.
The space will serve as a "Main Office" for my projects and studies, be able to record and produce music (in person or remotely) for other artists as well as my own, create content for web platforms, offer a space for groups to rehearse and teach drum and rhythm classes for residents of Puerto Rico and abroad.
Studio Services:
• Professional Recording Studio specialized in recording Drums & Percussion
Rehearsal Space
In-person & virtual Drum School
Library
Henry Cole main offices
Music Production
My goal is to build a small but great-sounding room with professional equipment that meets the industry's audio recording standards.
With my experience and tons of great instruments I own, plus a great room, I'll be able to create a strong recording business, rent the space for rehearsals, and teach drum lessons.
The main company in Puerto Rico that could work on all Acoustics and Audio specifics is Acoustics For All.
A work in progress
2018 -2023
There are many recording studios in Puerto Rico, mostly home studios. The majority are made only to record vocals and produce beats. There are two leading recording studios in San Juan where people can record complete ensembles. No professional studios in the San Juan area specialize in recording drums .
There are only two rehearsal spaces (affordable for small projects) in the San Juan area—none in Hato Rey.
