The Sound of Elise Trouw

Why stick with just one instrument?

Not content with only playing drums, Elise found that pushing herself to take up guitar, bass, keys, and singing gave her the freedom to shape the ideas in her head without limitation. Increasing her musicality ended up improving her skills in the studio and as a songwriter. This exploration and confidence resulted in a debut album in which she played all the parts. Check out the videos below for more on how she's taken her jazz kit beginnings and fused it with rock plus a glimpse into her song "Unraveling" from the point of view of each instrument.

“This kit has the sizes of a rock kit but I kinda do it in a jazz configuration.”

“Being a drummer first definitely helped me learn how to pick up guitar and bass.”

Check out how Elise put together her latest track:

Listen to the recording of her song “Unraveling”:

And check out the kit that Elise uses in her studio:

Included in the kit are the following: Pearl Reference Pure Standard Shell Pack (Natural Maple), Paiste Signature Series Dark Energy MKI Hi-Hat Cymbal Pair (14 in.), Paiste Signature Series Dark MKI Energy Crash Cymbal (16 in.), RTOM Moongel Percussion Dampening Gels, Regal Tip American Hickory Drumsticks  Wood 7A, Paiste Signature Series Dark Energy MKII Ride Cymbal (22 in.), Paiste Signature Series Dark MKI Energy Crash Cymbal (18 in.), ROC-N-SOC Original Saddle Drum Throne Black.