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ABOUT

Ed Hendry is a freelance drummer based between Essex and London, available for studio and live session work across a wide range of genres.

With more than a decade of private teaching experience and over 50 commercially released tracks to his name, Ed has built a reputation as a versatile, reliable player both on stage and in the studio.

Recent collaborations include Roxburgh, Alex Hopkins, and Matilda Pratt, with whom he has contributed to live shows, studio sessions, and creative development. Alongside his freelance work, Ed is a senior lecturer at the Academy of Contemporary Music (London), teaching across the Music Performance (Drums) and Live Production pathways.

Ed also runs a fully equipped remote drum-recording service from his upgraded facility, Hope Cottage Studio, where he produces high-quality drum tracks for artists and creators. The studio additionally hosts his in-person drum lessons. Beyond performance and education, Ed has begun offering audio consultancy, supporting artists, venues, and studios with workflow, production, and live-sound solutions.

Ed runs a remote recording studio based on the Essex coast offering professional drum tracking, percussion services and overdubs.

The aim of Hope Cottage Studio is to provide the very best personalised service to both artists and producers enabling them to fulfill the musical vision they have for their projects. With a wide range of gear and plugins, Ed will help you to create the right sound and feel for whatever the song demands.

For more information about Hope Cottage Studio, audio examples and FAQ’s click the “Learn More” button below.

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Had a blast tracking drums for the new Christmas single from @vanouten_denise ‘All Wrapped Up’. This was fun! Out now wherever you listen to your music! 🎄🎁 • • Written by @jamiecsellers & @davidsneddonmusic Production/Mix
Birmingham show locked in and LOUD with @iamalexhopkins and team. Always a joy. • • Band: @iamalexhopkins @tombkr._ @patch_chiverton • • Photos by @photographsbyniks • • Every show is fun with @istanbulagop @evansd
Drums on the latest single ‘Half The Man’ from the amazing @itsniamhevans • • Written by @jensenmcrae and @itsniamhevans Production and Mix by @angusparkinmusic Mastered by @lismore_mastering Artwork by @charlie_troulan Dru
Pleasure to play on the two latest releases from Alex Hopkins - “Fadeaway” and “Alright”. Support indie artists! Go and give @iamalexhopkins a listen. • • If you’re looking for live or studio drums on your nex
Drums on two latest releases from @bebethebarry Emilie Goldblum and Perpetual Maybe. Go and give them a listen! • • Emilie Goldblum: Written by @bebethebarry @reecechapman___ Production and Mix by @patch_chiverton Drums by me at Hope Co
What an absolute honour to have recorded drums on ‘A Bit Of Me’ - the latest album from the legend herself @vanouten_denise. So proud to have been part of this project! Go and give it a listen! • • Drums on: The Glory Of Love
Drums for @roxburghxo on his latest EP Release Ceiling Mirrors. AND a really fun Headline show at @paperdressvintage. Go and give this record a spin, you will not regret it. • • 🥁 on Cardiac Arrest, I Don’t Wanna Know & Leave Me
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