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"I’ve only been a subscriber for a couple of days, but have already found ways to improve my playing, and I’ve been a drummer for over 40 years."
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- Drum Channel student
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“I’ve been drumming for 47 years and teaching for 35 years. I’m still learning. Your content and dedication totally inspire me.”
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"The world famous Drum Channel is a beautiful thing. There are a lot of lessons and a lot of fun!"
Chad Smith
- Drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Drum Channel is an awesome place to be. You’re gonna love it. There’s so much information. I love it!”
Sheila E
- Drummer for Prince
“Always a great time here at Drum Channel – jamming and making music!”
Mike Portnoy
- Drummer for Dream Theater
"I’ve only been a subscriber for a couple of days, but have already found ways to improve my playing, and I’ve been a drummer for over 40 years."
Bob F.
- Drum Channel student
“I am a beginner. I found the course on holding the sticks and turning your wrists to be very valuable. This site is nothing short of phenomenal.”
Greg M.
- Drum Channel student
“I just LOVE your platform, and the cost is worth 10X what you actually charge. Your instructors are second to none. Thank you!”
Dr. Rick U.
- Drum Channel student
“I’ve been drumming for 47 years and teaching for 35 years. I’m still learning. Your content and dedication totally inspire me.”
Paul P.
- Drum Channel student
"The world famous Drum Channel is a beautiful thing. There are a lot of lessons and a lot of fun!"
Chad Smith
- Drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Drum Channel is an awesome place to be. You’re gonna love it. There’s so much information. I love it!”
Sheila E.
- Drummer for Prince
“Always a great time here at Drum Channel – jamming and making music!”
Mike Portnoy
- Drummer for Dream Theater
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DC Academy
Our goal is to make you a pro, with over 250 DC Courses / Masterclasses covering all styles and levels.
The DC Drum Set Workshop — Levels One and Two is our flagship, curated lessons that teach beginners everything they need to know and are perfect for anyone looking to review the fundamentals.
Check out some of our most popular courses.
DC Drum Set Workshop - Level One
8 Courses, 64 Lessons, 13 Playalongs
One of our most popular courses for teachers assigning lessons, and for members to progress week by week at their own pace.
Instructor
Various Instructors
Beginner
DC Drum Set Workshop - Level Two
8 Courses, 60 Lessons, 33 Playalongs
Continuing from Level One, you will be advancing in every area of your playing. This is also a good time to check out other courses on specific topics you are interested in.
Instructor
Various Instructors
Intermediate
Frontiers of Composition and Articulation
Neil gives you creative concepts to expand your musical vocabulary, discussing composition and breaking down "De Slagwerker" and "Malignant Narcissism". Plus bonus Jam and Q&A.
Instructor
Neil Peart
Advanced
10 lessons
The Murray Spivack Method / Hand Technique
Murray taught some of the greatest drummers of all time, including Chad Wackerman, who now brings his method to you.
Instructor
Chad Wackerman
Advanced
31 lessons
Basic Rock Drumming, Chad’s Way
The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer teaches you beginning rock beats played in an advanced way.
Instructor
Chad Smith
Beginner
13 lessons
Essential Styles / Vocabulary
It is important to add to your drumming vocabulary, and there is no better teacher than Gregg Bissonette, the winner of Modern Drummer Reader's Poll for Best All-Around Drummer.
Instructor
Gregg Bissonette
Advanced
19 lessons
Tosh Peterson
Tosh Peterson (aka Tosh the Drummer) takes you inside his approach to three high-energy tracks: "Obliteration" by Filter, "LoveDrug" by Lady Gaga, and "Warbrain" by Alkaline Trio.
Instructor
Tosh Peterson
Intermediate
Rudimental Crash Course
Choose a rudiment, review the sticking, and launch the DC metronome that will make you go faster.
Instructor
Adam Kuns
Beginner
40 Lessons
Double Bass Drum Essentials
An in-depth course on the essential mechanics and precision of playing double bass, with Thomas Lang.
Instructor
Thomas Lang
Intermediate
10 Lessons
Introduction to Jazz
This course covers everything to get you playing jazz. Gregg Bissonette shares basic concepts and valuable information.
Instructor
Gregg Bissonette
Beginner
7 lessons
The Freddie Gruber™ Method - "It's Natural"
This is an analysis of Buddy Rich's technique by Freddie Gruber, from notes given to Don Lombardi.
Instructor
Freddie Gruber, Don Lombardi
Advanced
26 Lessons
The Drum Channel Method
10 courses, 250 lessons, 60 playalongs
This is the proven College level curriculum taught for decades to some of today's greatest drummers. The course covers technique, grooves, rudiments, reading, and playalongs.
Instructor
Mike Packer
All Levels
Jamming and Composing Better Drum Parts
This course is designed for drummers eager to create unique drum parts and enhance their collaborative skills.
Instructor
JP Bouvet
Intermediate
14 Lessons
Rhythmic Facility: Dotted Eighth Notes
Join master-drummer Virgil Donati as he explains his advanced system for developing rhythmic facility.
Instructor
Virgil Donati
Advanced
6 lessons
Home Studio Recording, Tuning & Mixing
Discover an exciting, comprehensive masterclass designed to elevate your home studio experience and gain valuable mixing insights.
Instructor
Jake Reed
Intermediate
Masterclass
The Story of the Shuffle
Learn a variety of shuffle grooves. James shows you the shuffles he recorded with Bill Withers and The Supremes, while Tony discusses his work with BB King, Taj Mahal, and Bonnie Raitt.
Instructor
James Gadson, Tony Braunagel
Intermediate
Masterclass
Jazz Insights
This course goes in-depth on developing an authentic jazz sound and vocabulary. Mike guides you through his approach on the ride beat in various tempos.
Instructor
Mike Clark
Intermediate
6 lessons
Jess Bowen Breaks Down "Lightning in a Bottle"
Jess Bowen breaks down her drum part on The Summer Set's hit, "Lightning in a Bottle". She discusses the patterns she created for each section of the song.
Instructor
Jess Bowen
Beginner
Masterclass
JAM WITH HIT SONGS
Improve your drumming by jamming to playalongs
Improve your playing by jamming along to the original recordings of classic hits. Drumless versions also available inside!
- Premium playalongs to popular songs
- Educational playalongs to learn from
- Remove the drums
- New playalongs added weekly!
MEET YOUR NEW INSTRUCTORS
Get Ready to Rock!
Our Drum Channel artists have set stages on fire and won tons of GRAMMYs. And now, they’re excited to share their performances and their drumming knowledge with you!
Check out some of our over 100 contributing artists.
MEET YOUR NEW INSTRUCTORS
Get Ready to Rock!
Our Drum Channel artists have set stages on fire and won tons of GRAMMYs. And now, they’re excited to share their performances and their drumming knowledge with you!
Check out some of our over 100 contributing artists.
MEET YOUR NEW INSTRUCTORS
Get Ready to Rock!
Our Drum Channel artists have set stages on fire and won tons of GRAMMYs. And now, they’re excited to share their performances and their drumming knowledge with you!
Check out some of our over 100 contributing artists.
Funk
Fusion
Afro-Cuban
Jazz
Metal
Pop
R&B
Rock
Progressive
and more!
Daru Jones
Jack White
Zoro
Lenny Kravitz
Curt Bisquera
Elton John
Jim Keltner
Studio Legend
Zigaboo Modeliste
The Meters
Joey Peebles
Trombone Shorty
Rick Latham
Edgar Winter
Stanton Moore
Galactic
Jonathan Moffett
Michael Jackson
Mike Clark
The Headhunters
David Garibaldi
Tower of Power
Dennis Chambers
CAB
Gary Novak
Alanis Morissette/Chick Corea
Tony Royster Jr.
Jay-Z/Joss Stone
Terry Bozzio
Frank Zappa/Missing Persons
Simon Phillips
Protocol
Gergo Borlai
Frank Gambale
Virgil Donati
Planet X
Alex Acuña
Weather Report
Kaz Rodriguez
Josh Groban
Chad Wackerman
Frank Zappa/James Taylor
Blaque Dynamite
Blaque Dynamite
Billy Cobham
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Richie Gajate-Garcia
Phil Collins/Sting
Jimmy Branly
Colin Hay/Men at Work
Brendan Buckley
Shakira
Raul Pineda
Chucho Valdés
Walfredo Reyes Jr.
Chicago
Pedrito Martinez
Wynton Marsalis
Alex Gonzalez
Mana
Giovanni Hidalgo
Batacumbele Band
Fausto Cuevas
Julio Iglesias, Celia Cruz
Efrain Toro
Stan Getz
Alex Acuña
Weather Report
Sheila E.
Prince
Colin Bailey
Clare Fischer | Vince Gauraldi
Joe Porcaro
Studio Legend
Harold Jones
Tony Bennett/Count Basie Orchestra
Jonathan Barber
Pat Metheny
Nate Wood
Kneebody/Four
Joe Morello
Dave Brubeck
Paul Wertico
Pat Metheny
Jimmy Cobb
Miles Davis First Great Sextet
Ed Soph
Clark Terry
Ralph Humphrey
Frank Zappa
Louis Bellson
Count Basie Orchestra
Mike Clark
The Headhunters
Mike Portnoy
Dream Theater
Gil Sharone
Stolen Babies/Marilyn Manson
Jason Bittner
Shadows Fall
Derek Roddy
Aurora Borealis
Jimmy Degrasso
Black Star Riders
Gregg Bissonette
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band
Jay Weinberg
Slipknot
Luke Holland
Falling In Reverse
Chad Szeliga
Black Star Riders
Matt Garstka
Animals As Leaders
Glen Sobel
Alice Cooper
Jess Bowen
The Summer Set
Derrick Wright
Adele
Tony Royster Jr.
Jay-Z/Joss Stone
Trevor Lawrence Jr.
Dr. Dre
Brendan Buckley
Shakira
Blair Sinta
The Hippos/Alanis Morrissette
Elise Trouw
Elise Trouw
Dave Elitch
Antemasque
Mona Tavakoli
Jason Mraz
Mark Schulman
Foreigner
Eric Moore
Pink
Aaron Spears
Usher
JR Robinson
Chaka Khan/Michael Jackson
Stanley Randolph
Stevie Wonder
Oscar Seaton
Terence Blanchard
James Gadson
The Temptations/Session Legend
Pat Petrillo
Patti LaBelle
Nate Morton
The Voice
Derrick Wright
Adele
Trevor Lawrence Jr.
Dr. Dre
Jake Reed
Katy Perry
Gerald Heyward
Blackstreet
Daru Jones
Jack White
Zoro
Lenny Kravitz
Anthony Logerfo
Promise of the Real
Eric Moore
Pink
Aaron Spears
Usher
Taylor Hawkins
Foo Fighters
Stewart Copeland
The Police
Stephen Perkins
The Janes Addiction
Neil Peart
Rush
Max Weinberg
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Chad Smith
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Alex Gonzalez
Mana
Rich Redmond
Jason Aldean
Abe Laboriel Jr.
Paul McCartney's Band
Danny Seraphine
Chicago
Luke Holland
Falling In Reverse
Jim Keltner
Studio Legend
Mike Portnoy
Dream Theater
Nick D’Virgilio
Spock's Beard
JP Bouvet
Generation Axe
Jimmy Chamberlain
The Smashing Pumpkins
Virgil Donati
Planet X
Will Calhoun
Living Colour
Marco Minnemann
The Aristocrats
Dave Elitch
Antemasque
Matt Garstka
Animals As Leaders
Glen Sobel
Alice Cooper
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NEVER MISS A BEAT
Take Drum Channel with You Anywhere
Take Drum Channel wherever you go. Whether you’re on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile, always have access to top-tier lessons, masterclasses, and playalongs on any device, anytime.
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QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions
Drum Channel is a streaming online educational platform with proven teaching methods, taught by more than 100 of the world’s best educators. Our instructors include University Professors, Rock Stars and Grammy Winners who have played on millions of records. Whether you are just starting or want to become a pro, Drum Channel’s Courses, Masterclasses and Entertainment offer all of the information you need and delivers a world-class online learning experience. Video courses are available anywhere, anytime, on all devices.
We have DC Drum Set Workshop Level One and Level Two courses that start you out from the very beginning. They will help you start out correctly so you get the most out of your practice. Choosing another beginner course is easy once you are in the DC Academy.
The DC Academy has courses with all the information you need. Our legendary instructors have taught many of these courses in universities for years. You can choose from intermediate to advanced. How good you get depends on how much you practice. As we say, “Your future is in your hands.”
Every time you hear a drummer play, you may learn something. But there is no substitute for great instruction. On Drum Channel, we teach you the How, What, and Why of playing. So, you get the skills and knowledge to learn from every drummer you hear and be able to play it.
We have playalongs with many courses so you can try out what you have just learned. We also have a library of Classic songs that we add to every week with lessons and a library of educational playalongs that prepare you to play any song. They are Drums Hot and Drumless, and you can adjust the speed.
Don’t worry, most of our members are just like you. They work during the day and want to play for fun when they can. At DC, we say it takes the three P’s: Practice, Patience, and Perseverance. Even if you only have 15–20 minutes a few times a week, there are lots of courses that will help you get better little by little.
Many private teachers include Drum Channel lessons as part of their weekly curriculum. You can also easily choose lessons at your skill level to supplement what you are working on. We always encourage private instruction, and combining private instruction with Drum Channel is a great way to learn.
Drum Channel is about Education in the DC Academy, and Entertainment is where you will learn by listening to amazing performances and great interviews. It is an opportunity to hang out with the best.
Yes, the practice assist patented feature increases the speed after a period of time. It is factory set to 120 BPM for 5 minutes, then 123 for 5 minutes, then 126 for 5 minutes. You can use the metronome on the site to practice your rudiments. It is also available in the App Store. Search for Rudiment Pro Metronome.
We are here to help. You can also arrange a private online lesson at an additional cost. Many members take regular lessons or, from time to time, just to get a “check-up.” Contact us through Support.
DRUM CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP
Choose Your Plan
Get Started Free
Annual
$16.59/mo
Billed $199 Annually
7 Days for Free!
ALL ACCESS DC MEMBERSHIP
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250+ Courses/Masterclasses
-
600+ Episodes/Entertainment
-
Premium Playalongs
-
Proven Teaching Methods
-
Step-by-Step Courses
-
Beginner to Advanced
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$22/mo
Billed Monthly
7 Days for Free!
ALL ACCESS DC MEMBERSHIP
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250+ Courses/Masterclasses
-
600+ Episodes/Entertainment
-
Premium Playalongs
-
Proven Teaching Methods
-
Step-by-Step Courses
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Beginner to Advanced
90 Day Money Back
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