Heavy Sticks Productions

Heavy Sticks Productions Heavy Sticks Productions is a recording label and studio that was founded by Shane McCosky.

02/21/2026

Musical drummers get hired.đŸ„

It’s tempting to throw every rudiment you know into a four-bar break, but the best drummers know that space is a note too.
A "bad" fill disrupts the pocket and makes the vocalist/band feel unsupported. A "musical" fill acts as a bridge, leading the listener naturally into the next section.
Today’s Challenge:
Record yourself playing a groove. Instead of your "go-to" fast fill, try playing a fill using only 8th notes. Focus on the dynamics and the "destination" (the 1).
Which one felt better to play? Let me know in the comments! 👇

02/20/2026

Stop cranking the faders. đŸŽšïžâŒ
If your drums sound thin, adding more volume just makes them loud and annoying, not "big." The secret to that wall-of-sound depth isn't in the direct mics—it’s in the space between them.

Dry vs. Depth—which side are you on? Drop a đŸ„ if you’re trying this on your next mix.

02/19/2026

Here’s another fun drum fill to impress your friends

02/18/2026

A good song mixes itself. đŸŽ¶âœš
Stop reaching for the EQ and start reaching for the delete key. A professional-level mix is 60% arrangement and 40% processing. If you haven't carved out space for your focal point, no plugin in the world can save it.

02/17/2026

This is how I build a song from scratch.

02/14/2026

‌STOP SETTLING FOR ROBOTIC MIDI DRUMS‌

I'm booking remote sessions for Rock, Metal, Pop-Punk, and Country projects this week. Get the energy your song deserves without leaving your house.

What you get:
* ï»żï»żQuality Multi-Track Stems
* ï»żï»żCustomized "Human" Feel & Pocket
* ï»żï»żQuick Turnaround
DM me DRUM TRACKS to get your session started!

02/13/2026

3 Doors Down was my favorite bands. It’s such a shame that Brad Arnold passed away so young.

Even though you may be going through a rough patch right now doesn’t mean you should give up. Life is FULL of obstacles....
02/13/2026

Even though you may be going through a rough patch right now doesn’t mean you should give up. Life is FULL of obstacles. But obstacles are just bumps in the road.

If you do your best to jump over them, you’ll get to where you want/need to be in life. Look at the big picture. Don’t look at the small things “holding you back” for the time being.

You can do ANYTHING you set your mind to if you just believe in yourself, your dreams, and god!

God wants us to succeed in life. He doesn’t want us to fail.



Heavy Sticks Productions
PDP - Pacific Drums & Percussion
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW Drums)
Zildjian Company
EVANS Drumheads
Vater Drumsticks
Sweetwater

02/12/2026

This is the first video of something I’m going to start doing. It’s called Fill Of The Day. Let me know what you think!

02/10/2026

‌DM me if you want me to mix your drums or play drums on your song(s)‌

Good tone starts at the source.

02/09/2026

Got a song idea but not sure how to bring it to life remotely? Start with a clear vision, send your demo, and let our experienced session musicians and producers handle the rest—from tracking to mixing—all from wherever you are. Ready to turn your inspiration into a polished track? Let's make music together!

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Cherry Valley, IL
61016

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5:30pm

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+18479874832

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