“We have worked with some of the worlds top drummers and musicians and Mike is at the top of our list. The process couldn’t be easier and the results couldn’t be better.  His communication is great and he asks the right questions to make sure you get what you want for your recording.  The files came back sounding clean and impeccably recorded.  We would recommend his services to anyone needing expert results.”

— David Tobin and Jeff Meegan - composers / producers

“Mike Smith Recording from his home studio… it  doesn’t  get any better than that!! Always a pleasure to work with Mike... World Class!”

— Paul Spong - Music Creation Ltd

“Mike is one of the best jazz, pop and big band drummers on the planet; he's my go-to when I need a drummer with amazing feel, tasteful playing and a highly professional work ethic. Whenever I send Mike a track to record, I know it'll come back sounding perfect - both musically and sonically. His studio and his kits sound as great as his playing. It's a pleasure to work with Mike... he's always on-point. I never have to worry about a thing!”

— David William Hearn - composer / arranger / ‘StaffPad’ creator

“Mike Smith is a world class drummer who gets fabulous results. He’s also a lovely chap and it’s always a pleasure to work with him. Highly recommended!”

— Paul Cartledge - Yellow Boat Music

“Mike Smith is one of the very few world class drummers we have. A chance to work with him is always a special occasion because - and I know this sounds crazy but it’s absolutely true - he makes everyone play better. Somehow everything gels and feels easy and fun. Not only does he groove like a boss; he’s listening all the time, nurturing and coaxing the music out of every bar, every phrase. Mike’s kit and studio sound great, as you would expect from such a consummate pro.” 

— John G Smith (no relation!) - composer / arranger / pianist

“Mike Smith’s playing and musicianship is without doubt World Class.  Equally at home with the most complex of charts or given free reign to bring his own approach to material, his studio returns audio of superb quality.  Always at the top of the list.”

— Nick Pugh - Session Corner

“Mike and I go back many years - we've worked in the studio on numerous Big Band, Orchestral and Commercial projects. TV shows have included the X Factor Big Band, The Royal Variety Performance and the VE Day 70th Anniversary Concert, live from Horse Guards Parade and many more.

So when it comes to recording remotely I know that stylistically everything he plays will be just right, no matter what style of music he's recording for me - from jazz / big band to pop / rock, from film to show songs. Plus, the sound I get back from his studio is of the highest quality, it's always prompt, and professionally packaged. I cannot recommend him and his studio highly enough!”

— Steve Sidwell - composer / arranger / producer

“Fantastic recordings from one of the UK’s finest musicians - great drum sound and awesome grooves.”

— Chris Egan - composer / arranger / orchestrator / producer