Marvin Schaber, a Stuttgart-based drummer, is touring internationally,
offers remote recording sessions and music education.
ABOUT ME
I am Marvin Schaber, a professional drummer based in Stuttgart, Germany.
My musical journey has led me to perform regularly and internationally with two fantastic bands: NEEVE, known for their Indie Pop/Rock sound, and PALE HEART, an Indie Rock group. In addition to playing drums in these bands, I also contribute by writing and producing music.
Beyond my main projects, I thrive as a freelancer, both on stage and in the studio. I collaborate with a diverse range of artists, spanning genres from Pop and Indie to Soul and Rock. I’ve had the honor of playing with artists like LISL (DE), Giovanni Costello (IT), Cassandra Steen, Nathalie Dorra (Udo Lindenberg), David Whitely, Max Mutzke as sharing the stage with artists such as Nile Rodgers(USA), The Driver Era (USA), The Snuts (UK), Yasi Hofer, Ten Years After, Aynsley Lister, Joanne Shaw Taylor & Al Jones.
One of my specialties is offering (remote) recording sessions, at my studio in Stuttgart. I handle drums, percussion, and programming with a meticulous, song-centered approach. Each track is unique, and I take great care in tailoring my equipment, tuning, microphone setup, and production choices to match the character of the music.
Sharing knowledge is another passion of mine, and I love to give private lessons at my own music school, GROOVE WERK, located in Stuttgart. It’s incredibly rewarding to help aspiring musicians develop their skills and find their own musical voice.
I’ve had the privilege of learning from exceptional mentors like Dave Elitch and Thomas Lui Ludwig, who played a pivotal role in honing my drumming skills. Additionally, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural- and Media Education, with a strong focus on music, which I earned from the University of Education (Pädagogische Hochschule) Ludwigsburg to further support my musical journey.
In a world of rhythms and melodies, I find my purpose, and I’m always excited to embark on new musical adventures and share the magic of music with others.
ENDORSEMENTS
STUDIO
My studio is open to remote sessions, writing, and producing. Whether you need drums, percussion, samples, or anything else, just head over to the CONTACT page to get in touch with me. I’ll respond as soon as possible!
In my studio, you can expect professional, high-quality drum recordings, no matter where you are in the world. The setup includes a variety of top-notch equipment, such as a wide selection of professional microphones, UAD preamps, and a range of industry-standard plugins.
I also have an extensive collection of both vintage and modern drum kits and cymbals at my disposal to ensure we capture the perfect sound for your project. If you’re looking for additional textures, I’ve got an array of percussion instruments and electronic drum sounds ready to enhance your track.
To get a feel for the kind of work I do, take a listen to some examples of songs I’ve recorded and engineered right here in my studio. Let the music do the talking!
DISCOGRAPHY
DRUMSOUNDS
Hear some of the sounds I’m working on in my studio:
EQUIPMENT
Mics
Ribbons
2x Beyer M 160
2x RB 500
RM 700
Dynamics
Beyerdynamic M201
Shure Beta 52a
AKG D202
more coming soon.
Condenser
2x AKG C414
2x Rode NT5
Drums / Cymbals
Drum Kits
Sakae Trilogy
Sakae Trilogy (Jazz Sizes)
Gretsch Style Kit with Keller Shells
Vintage Marching Bass Drum
80s Gretsch Concert Toms
Snares
70s Ludwig Acrolite
80s Ludwig LM400
Sakae NOB Black Beauty Style
Sakae Trilogy Maple
Sakae Zebrawood
Pearl Sensitone Aluminium
Vintage Pearl 12×7 Soprano Snare
Percussion
Congas, Bongos, Various Shakers & Tambourines and everything that’s making a cool sound
Recording Equipment
Interfaces
Universal Audio Apollo 8P
Preamps
Universal Audio 4-710
Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
Also a large library of third party plugins & software tools
LIVE
LIVE
27.03 // NEEVE – Stuttgart (Monochrome Tour)
28.03 // NEEVE – München (Monochrome Tour)
29.03 // NEEVE – Wien (Monochrome Tour)
30.03 // NEEVE – Prag (Monochrome Tour)
03.04 // NEEVE – Amsterdam (Monochrome Tour)
04.04 // NEEVE – Köln (Monochrome Tour)
11.04 // NEEVE – Berlin (Monochrome Tour)
12.04 // NEEVE – Hamburg (Monochrome Tour)
13.04 // Cassandra Steen + David Whitley with Lumberjack BigBand – Eislingen
14.04 // Cassandra Steen + David Whitley with Lumberjack BigBand – Eislingen
27.04 // NEEVE – Sehsüchte Festival
30.04 // Pale Heart – Jazz in Town Rottweil
11.05 // Pale Heart – Nürtingen
30.05 // Private Show
31.05 // NEEVE – Waldstadtfest, Eberswalde
01.06 // NEEVE – Neuland Open Air, Königsbrunn
08.06 // Lumberjack BigBand with Tom Gaebel – Bad Pyrmont
09.06 // Lumberjack BigBand with Tom Gaebel – Kelkheim
13.06 // NEEVE – Campusfestival Erfurt
02.07 // NEEVE – Support for Nile Rodgers – Frankfurt
03.07 // NEEVE – Support for Nile Rodgers – Stuttgart
04.07 // Lisl – Erlangen
11.07 // Pale Heart – Stuttgart
21.07 // Dumon – Crailsheim
26.07 // Lisl – Aimless Festival
27.07 // Pale Heart – U&D Mössingen
17.08 // Private Show
24.08 // Lisl – Leipzig Pop Festival
14.09 // Private Show
22.11 // Pale Heart – Weinstadt
23.11 // Pale Heart – Rottweil
14.12 // Private Show
11.02 // Pale Heart – Bamberg
12.03 // NEEVE – SXSW
22.04 // NEEVE – Praha
23.04 // NEEVE – Warszawa
13.05 // NEEVE – London
14.05 // NEEVE – Birmingham
16.05 // NEEVE – Glasgow
17.05 // NEEVE – Manchester
21.05 // NEEVE – Amsterdam
01.06 // Pale Heart – Urbach
03.06 // NEEVE – Summer Sounds Bremen
02.07 // Lumberjack BigBand feat. Giovanni Costello – Göppingen
14.07 // NEEVE – Frankfurt / Support for The Driver Era (USA)
15.07 // NEEVE – Mannheim / Support for The Driver Era (USA)
16.07 // NEEVE – Stuttgart / Support for The Driver Era (USA)
29.07 // NEEVE – Wein am Stein
25.08 // Pale Heart – Ditzingen
26.09 // NEEVE – Hannover
27.09 // NEEVE – Berlin
28.09 // NEEVE – Leipzig
29.09 // NEEVE – Erfurt
04.10 // NEEVE – Essen
05.10 // NEEVE – Köln
06.10 // NEEVE – Frankfurt
07.10 // NEEVE – Stuttgart
10.10 // NEEVE – Dresden
11.10 // NEEVE – Nürnberg
12.10 // NEEVE – München
13.10 // NEEVE – Wien
15.10 // NEEVE – Baden (CH)
25.11 // Pale Heart – Rottweil
CONTACT
You can contact me with this form or under hi@marvinschaber.de
I’d love to hear from you!
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