About
Biography
Valery Abril is an accomplished drummer, educator, and session musician known for her versatility, precision, and expressive musicality. A 2022 Hit Like a Girl champion and professional musician at Berklee College of Music, she has developed a career that bridges performance, education, and cross cultural collaboration. Her work spans a wide range of genres including Latin, jazz, pop, rock, r&b and fusion. As a session and live performer, she has collaborated with artists such as Roberto Pla in Europe, Phil Abernethy in the UK, Devon Gates, iconic jazz singer Banu Gibson, among others. Valery is also a dedicated educator who has led drum clinics and workshops throughout South America. Valery’s signature sound is by her stunning Burgundy Pearl Ludwig drum kit and she exclusively plays the Masters Dark Ride series, which perfectly complements her dynamic and expressive playing style.