Seppo Salminen - Drummer/Percussionist/Producer/Engineer.
Seppo Salminen is an award winning producer/drummer/engineer based in Toronto, Canada. His work has been extensive and has included everything from drummer and multi-percussionist, to engineer and producer, to custom drum set builder and teacher/clinician. His work includes not only original music for local and international artists, but also for corporate video productions, commercials, and radio programs. At his studio, RNM Production, his focus has always been to help the up and coming artists struggling to be heard, and has produced music in a complete scope and variety of styles.
He has received the CRYSTAL AWARD (the industries highest honours) for advertising excellence, for his work in producing a set of radio ads in 2002. CD’s that he has worked on have been nominated for JUNO AWARDS as well as ‘Album of the Year’ awards. He has released his own solo CD project ‘Joe’s Conscience’, and is currently working on a new follow up CD . Seppo has also written musical ‘Soundscapes’ for Sony Canada (retail division). He continues his work at RNM Productions, as writer, producer and engineer, as well as teacher of his recording arts program.
Seppo is also a seasoned drummer and multi percussionist. He has collected over 35 CD album titles to his name. His list of credits include fours albums with The Penny Merchants, with whom he toured and recorded with for 12 years. Seppo is currently working on his second solo album of original music under the Joe's Conscience banner, and is recording and playing with The Roaming Coyotes.
Seppo has been an influential teacher and clinician for over thirty years. He has worked with youth groups, high school and university classes, and continues to teach privately at his home studio. His students have included beginners of all ages, and seasoned industry professionals. A highlight of his teaching career came in 2015 when he travelled with 'Bridging Worlds Through Music', to Tanzania Africa. Seppo spent 10 days at a local elementary school teaching students, teachers, and community members percussion, drums, and music theory.
His technician and custom drum work has led him to work with a variety of top professional drummers, some of which have included Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones, and Johnny Fay of The Tragically Hip for his 2016 national tour. He has held drum/percussion clinics for various organizations and manufacturers, including Paiste Cymbals, Sabian Cymbals, Simmons Electronics, Zen-Drum, Evans Drum Heads, and TRS Custom Drums.
He is also a craftsman, vintage drum expert, and custom drum designer of over thirty five years, with his own line of custom drums; TRS Custom Drums.
Seppo has worked with a various scope of artists including:
David Markee (Eric Clapton)
Robin Mark (Award Winning International Touring Artist)
Roxanna
Christie Ulicny
The Penny Merchants
The Promise Keepers
Heather Kilborn
The Roaming Coyotes
Mark Cooper (guitar clinician/artist)
Seppo is currently working with;
Christie Ulicny - Recording Artist - Drums Percussion - Co Writer - Producer Engineer.
Roxanna - International Recording Artist - Percussion - Canadian Music Director.
The Promise Keepers - National Christian Men's Organization - Percussion.
Joe's Conscience - Solo Recording - Drums Percussion - Songwriter - Producer Engineer.
The Roaming Coyotes - Local Rock and Roll - Loud Drums.
Seppo uses TRS Custom Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Tycoon Percussion, ZenDrum MIDI controllers, Evans Heads and Promark drumsticks.
He has received the CRYSTAL AWARD (the industries highest honours) for advertising excellence, for his work in producing a set of radio ads in 2002. CD’s that he has worked on have been nominated for JUNO AWARDS as well as ‘Album of the Year’ awards. He has released his own solo CD project ‘Joe’s Conscience’, and is currently working on a new follow up CD . Seppo has also written musical ‘Soundscapes’ for Sony Canada (retail division). He continues his work at RNM Productions, as writer, producer and engineer, as well as teacher of his recording arts program.
Seppo is also a seasoned drummer and multi percussionist. He has collected over 35 CD album titles to his name. His list of credits include fours albums with The Penny Merchants, with whom he toured and recorded with for 12 years. Seppo is currently working on his second solo album of original music under the Joe's Conscience banner, and is recording and playing with The Roaming Coyotes.
Seppo has been an influential teacher and clinician for over thirty years. He has worked with youth groups, high school and university classes, and continues to teach privately at his home studio. His students have included beginners of all ages, and seasoned industry professionals. A highlight of his teaching career came in 2015 when he travelled with 'Bridging Worlds Through Music', to Tanzania Africa. Seppo spent 10 days at a local elementary school teaching students, teachers, and community members percussion, drums, and music theory.
His technician and custom drum work has led him to work with a variety of top professional drummers, some of which have included Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones, and Johnny Fay of The Tragically Hip for his 2016 national tour. He has held drum/percussion clinics for various organizations and manufacturers, including Paiste Cymbals, Sabian Cymbals, Simmons Electronics, Zen-Drum, Evans Drum Heads, and TRS Custom Drums.
He is also a craftsman, vintage drum expert, and custom drum designer of over thirty five years, with his own line of custom drums; TRS Custom Drums.
Seppo has worked with a various scope of artists including:
David Markee (Eric Clapton)
Robin Mark (Award Winning International Touring Artist)
Roxanna
Christie Ulicny
The Penny Merchants
The Promise Keepers
Heather Kilborn
The Roaming Coyotes
Mark Cooper (guitar clinician/artist)
Seppo is currently working with;
Christie Ulicny - Recording Artist - Drums Percussion - Co Writer - Producer Engineer.
Roxanna - International Recording Artist - Percussion - Canadian Music Director.
The Promise Keepers - National Christian Men's Organization - Percussion.
Joe's Conscience - Solo Recording - Drums Percussion - Songwriter - Producer Engineer.
The Roaming Coyotes - Local Rock and Roll - Loud Drums.
Seppo uses TRS Custom Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Tycoon Percussion, ZenDrum MIDI controllers, Evans Heads and Promark drumsticks.
Discography and Such...
Discovery Channel Video Presentation - Complete English version for Pultrall Products.
Includes all music, foley production, sound effects, and video edits and effects.
Includes all music, foley production, sound effects, and video edits and effects.
Percussion Music
Specially written percussion music for Synchro Canada - Syncronized Swim Team
2000 Pan-AM Games in Winnipeg
Won Gold Medal.
Specially written percussion music for Synchro Canada - Syncronized Swim Team
2000 Pan-AM Games in Winnipeg
Won Gold Medal.
Christie - If It Falls
Producer - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
Producer - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
Joe's Conscience - Passengers
Producer - Engineer
Drums - Percussion - Songwriter
RNM Productions
Producer - Engineer
Drums - Percussion - Songwriter
RNM Productions
The Penny Merchants - Surrounded
Co-Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
Co-Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
The Penny Merchants - Mobility
Co-Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
Co-Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
The Penny Merchants - It Changes Me
Co-Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
Co-Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
Coop De-Ville - Speaking in other Tongues
Co-Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion - Electonic Triggers and Loops
RNM Productions
Co-Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion - Electonic Triggers and Loops
RNM Productions
Anthea Lovatt - Daughters Heart
Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
Patricia Russell - Lord I Trust You
Co-Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
Co-Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion
RNM Productions
Desmond Wall - Movers and Shakers
Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion - Programming
RNM Productions
Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion - Programming
RNM Productions
John Palmer - Spindrift
Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion - Programming
RNM Productions
Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion - Programming
RNM Productions
John Palmer - I am... What I am.
Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion - Programming
RNM Productions
Produced - Engineer
Drums - Percussion - Programming
RNM Productions
Shamira - Self Titled
Produced - Engineer - Co-Writer
Drums - Percussion - Programming
RNM Productions
Produced - Engineer - Co-Writer
Drums - Percussion - Programming
RNM Productions
Studio Rates
Production, Arranging, and Musicians are extra.
Terms & Conditions
RNM Productions liability with regards to lost, stolen, missing, destroyed, or accidentally erased tapes or hard drives is limited to the cost of the tape or drive itself.
- Hourly Rate......................................$70.00
- Day Rate (block of 8 hours)...................$500.00
- Production & Arranging Costs.................
- $200.00 to $500.00 per song
- Musicians (average cost per musician).......$150.00 to $350.00 per song
Production, Arranging, and Musicians are extra.
Terms & Conditions
- All recording formats require a minimum 4hr booking.
- Rental costs are to be secured by the client.
- Last minute cancellations are not good. Either you will be charged, or you will be charged.
- A 25% deposit is required to book and hold time.
- An additional 25% is due on the first day of recording.
- An additional 25% is due before mix-down.
- A final payment is due upon completion of the project and before the release of the masters.
- Above prices do not include HST.
RNM Productions liability with regards to lost, stolen, missing, destroyed, or accidentally erased tapes or hard drives is limited to the cost of the tape or drive itself.
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