ARTIST PROFILE
Cheryl Chitty
United Kingdom
band: Session Drummer
STICK SIZE: 5b
Cheryl is in her final year of her BA (Sons) Music Industry Practice specialises in drums at the Academy of Contemporary Music; studying under professionals such as Toby Drummond (Cliff Richard, Shaun Ryder, Ray Davies), Paul Geary (George Michael, Nik Kershaw, Dire Straits), and Sandy Beales (One Direction, Weatus, JP Cooper).
She has also received private tuition from Darren Beckett (The Killers, Brandon Flowers), Gabor Dornyei (Thriller, DRUMEO), Robert Brian (Simple Minds, Siouxsie Soul, Goldfrapp), and is currently studying under Lisa Martin (Six The Musical, The Last Five Years, Zuzu).
Cheryl specialises in rock and pop genres with particular emphasis on groove and dynamics. She has excellent sight reading ability, and experience playing a hybrid set up. As well as owning excellent quality drum equipment, Cheryl has her own home recording and teaching facility in Frimley Green, Surrey.
For the last year Cheryl has been working in a variety of settings; highlights include performing and recording with Studio 8.
“Press quotes & testimonials”
‘Cheryl has been a pleasure to work with at the ACM and has always gone above and beyond with regarding to developing as a drummer. Cheryl has a professional attitude, strong work ethic and is a strong sectional player. Cheryl is certainly a drummer to look out for in the future.’
Toby Drummond (The Seahorses, Shaun Ryder, Russell Watson, Ray Davies, Cliff Richard).
‘Cheryl is a highly committed musician who in my experience always seeks excellence in her playing. She is always seeking out new genres and styles to improve her overall versatility. Cheryl has a positive and enthusiastic approach to drumming, which would be an asset in any band. She has a strong attention to detail and impressive levels of dedication. Cheryl is a professional and hard working musician who I am sure will go on to do great things.’
Lisa Martin (The Last Five Years [West End], Six [West End], Phobophobes, Zuzu)
WHY DO YOU PLAY COLLISION?
I play Collision 5B drum sticks, and love that they are strong and durable. I am excited to be part of the Collision family because they really care about their artists and want them to do well.
CHERYL’S
KIT SHOT