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In this masterclass, Gabor Dornyei will convey 30 years of drumming experience in one hour. He will discuss what you play, how you play it, why you play it and when it is appropriate. | intermediate | |||
We were fortunate enough to have two of the most virtuosic drummers on the planet join us for a live lesson. Don’t miss out on their insights and advice on how they play together. | advanced | |||
Cobus demonstrates a groove and fill that both utilize the inverted paradiddle. This rudiment is a great alternative to the standard paradiddle and offers its own unique voicings and feel to grooves and fills as well as soloing. | intermediate | |||
Take your comfort zone and leave it behind…again! We are going to really push and challenge ourselves with the concept of beat displacement! Here’s a page with a cool beat built around beat displacement for you to practice and improve upon. | advanced | |||
This is the Re-broadcast of the live lesson Alex did in the DC Studios. Don joins Alex and discusses applying Latin Rhythms to the drumset. In switch 5 they do a fifteen minute single stroke warmup. it’s a great exercise for you to work on playing along with them for the full 15 minutes. If you do this everyday increasing your speed when you feel you can, you will develop amazing single strokes. | advanced | |||
Adam will demonstrate some ways that you can take your rudimental practice to the drums and improve your flow around the kit. He also answers questions from the live viewers. | beginner | |||
Rich Redmond is an in-demand country and rock drummer, playing with Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, and Jewel to name a few. He has played on 17 #1 singles and has sold over 7 million albums. In this lesson, Rich teaches us unique ways to use the classic drum book “Syncopation” by Ted Reed. He breaks down how you can apply different styles for a great reading and independence practice routine. | intermediate | |||
Peter gives Cobus a lesson on how rock drummers can begin to approach Jazz. He mentions some key patterns as well as specific differences between the two genres. | beginner | |||
In this lesson, Bruce talks about the independence and coordination between your hands and feet while playing a jazz ride pattern. This is the third and final lesson in his Jazz Ride Series. | intermediate | |||
Cobus will demonstrate two different foot pedal techniques and give applications to both of them. You will learn some pros and cons of each one. | intermediate | |||
Chad discusses how to use themes and motifs when soloing on the drum set as well as approaching the drums more melodically. For more lessons with Chad be sure to check out his artist course “The Murray Spivack Method” available in the DC store. | intermediate | |||
Adrian Cota is joined by Jacob Scesney, Victor San Pedro and Yuki Hayashi and they were here for a live lesson talking about versatility and playing in a band. Learn what to listen for and how to interact. | intermediate | |||
Bruce Becker in one of todays most sought after teachers and technicians. His many years of experience and knowledge of studying with the legendary Freddie Gruber will be shared in this live lesson. | intermediate | |||
Join Nandi as a student of Gregg and Chad’s as they breakdown some classic grooves. First, Chad Smith teaches Nandi how to play the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ hits “Can’t Stop” and “Under The Bridge” while Gregg Bissonette shows her the beats to the Beatles’ “Ticket To Ride” and Led Zepplin’s “Fool In The Rain”. Later, Nandi tries her hand at improvising and ends up leading the boys in a breath-taking round of “Trading Fours.” | intermediate | |||
In this lesson focusing on jazz patterns, Bruce describes the right hand technique in more depth and relates these lessons to Ted Reed’s “Syncopation” and how the two work in tandem. | beginner | |||
This lesson, Bruce will emphasize some approach to Bass Drum ‘comping’ with some technical insights for the foot which will add to the previous week’s lesson. | intermediate | |||
Thomas Lang breaks down some fundamental coordination and counting exercises that you can use to develop your independence and vocabulary. | advanced | |||
This lesson focuses on building bass drum dexterity and accuracy. The workbook below contains exercises for you to practice. | intermediate | |||
John “Vatos” Hernandez was the driving force behind Oingo Boingo he mastered playing fast and loud, while staying relaxed. | intermediate | |||
This is a rebroadcast of a live lesson given on March 5, 2015. We will look at the more traditional James Brown style and the 16th note style funk by Earth, Wind & Fire. | intermediate | |||
This is Part 1 of Bruce Becker’s lesson showing you how to use your technique to facilitate different roll tempos with your hands. | beginner | |||
This is Part 2 of Bruce Becker’s lesson showing you how to use your technique to facilitate different roll tempos with your hands. | intermediate | |||
This is Part 3 of Bruce Becker’s Choreographing Rolls lessons. | intermediate | |||
Pedrito Martinez and Jhair Sala are two of today’s finest percussionists! Together they demonstrate how they play together and create grooves and fills used in “The Pedrito Martinez Group.” The interaction between these two is incredible! | advanced | |||
Rick Latham (Juice Newton) shares how you can get started on developing your own signature sound and how he approached finding his. | intermediate | |||
This is a lesson with Curt Bisquera, he teaches you some great tips on pocket grooves with Don Lombardi. | beginner | |||
Dave Elitch’s versatility and adaptability keep him busy in the music industry. He will be here to demonstrate some basic vocabulary in various styles. | beginner | |||
This is the Re-broadcast of the live lesson from Bruce Becker. He discusses the years he studied with Freddie Gruber and how he applies what he learned from Freddie and passes it on to his students. Don Lombardi joins Bruce as he discusses the importance of French grip for allowing the stick to bounce. | beginner | |||
Joey Peebles of Trombone Shorty gives examples of strengthening your time, feel and independence. | intermediate | |||
This is a rebroadcast of a live lesson given on April 16, 2015. We will examine how you can play a Bossa Nova and a Samba using brushes. | intermediate | |||
Peter explains his concept of soloing and hand technique and how getting the stick to bounce will help the flow and timing of your playing. He then expands into some concepts to help with your soloing. | intermediate | |||
Indulge in an immersive three-hour masterclass, complete with a diverse array of exercises, invigorating warm-ups, and invaluable tips to elevate your drumming skills to new heights. Join Thomas Lang as he guides students and actively engages with a live chat, answering many frequently asked questions about technique, independence, and much more! | intermediate | |||
This is a lesson with Bruce Becker on the breakdown of the Moeller Method. | beginner | |||
Just off the road with James Taylor, Chad explains being a good drummer and a great musician. He discusses playing musically and recognizing what the song needs from you vs playing what your ego wants to hear. A lesson all drummers should be aware of! | intermediate | |||
This lesson is geared towards developing double bass skills. In this lesson, Adam shows you a few exercises that you can use to bring your double bass playing up to speed. These exercises specifically target the evenness between the limbs. | beginner | |||
He discusses how he applies what he learned from Freddie Gruber and passes it on to his students. Don Lombardi joins Bruce as he discusses the importance of posture and body position for a better handle on Bass Drum technique. | intermediate | |||
Curt Bisquera, who has worked with artists like Elton John and Tom Petty, discusses some essential tools and techniques that you will need when you walk into the studio for the first time. | intermediate | |||
Jim Riley of the Rascal Flatts will share how to approach the train beat as well as some unique musical variations. | intermediate | |||
Wrap your brain around the paradiddle and its various inversions. This exercise will engage all four limbs as an independence exercise as well as a stick exercise. It will improve your flow around the kit and expand your vocabulary. Once you’ve mastered these exercises you can apply them to various scenarios and settings that call for them. | intermediate | |||
Brendan Buckley has played with Shakira, Miley Cyrus, Tegan and Sara, and a long list of major artists. He teaches you how to improve your rhythmic interpretation between sixteenth notes and triplets. He also covers syncopated patterns, ostinatos and moving around the kit. | intermediate | |||
This is a re-broadcast of Cobus’s Live Lesson in the DC Studios. He demonstrates how to play one of his favorite Fills and answers questions from his live chat. | intermediate | |||
This is a re-broadcast of Cobus’s Live Lesson in the DC Studios. He demonstrates how to play one of his favorite Flam Fills but also shows us Gregg Bissonette’s version, which is where he got the inspiration from. | intermediate | |||
Cobus wraps up his three-part series on “expanding your fill vocabulary” and teaches you some of his favorite fills to start implementing into your vocabulary. | intermediate | |||
This is a rebroadcast of a live lesson given on November 5th, 2014. Frustrated when your mind goes blank while playing in an odd time signature? You are not alone! In this lesson we will focus specifically on 7/8 and some techniques that you can use to translate what you already know into vocabulary in 7/8! | intermediate | |||
Alex Acuña is a master drummer and percussionist and in this lesson he demonstrates how you can expand your rhythmic vocabulary as well as his daily practice routine. | advanced | |||
Gergo Borlai is a virtuoso drummer from Hungary who has played with Tribal Tech, and on hundreds of records. In this lesson, Gergo describes ways to expand your vocabulary and use it to improvise on the drum set. | advanced | |||
In this lesson, Drum Channel Staff Instructor Adam Kuns gets a lesson from the legendary Gregg Bissonette focusing on increasing one’s drumming vocabulary. They swap licks, break down and talk about various different patterns, and take some questions from the online audience. | intermediate | |||
Bruce explores using various sticking combinations to play in odd times and sound groovy. | advanced | |||
Walfredo Reyes Jr. of Chicago and Santana breaks down some ethnic patterns from his album entitled “Wally World,” and talks about how to apply them musically. | advanced | |||
The master clinician demonstrates hand and foot linear coordination for fills and chops for use in contemporary grooves. Thomas Lang has been voted “Best Drummer”, “Best Educator”, “Best Clinician” and “Best Studio Drummer” multiple times by the drumming community including Modern Drummer’s Reader’s Poll winner for “Best Educator” in 2016 and 2017. | advanced | |||
We are excited to sit down with some of today’s most prominent jazz musicians and discuss their ideas of improvising and music. Kneebody Consist of Ben Wendel (Tenor), Nate Wood (Drums), Shane Endsley (Trumpet), Adam Benjamin (Piano), Kaveh Rastegar (Bass). | advanced | |||
Ed Soph is a legendary instructor and former drum set professor at the University of North Texas. Ed has also been inducted into the PAS Hall of Fame. His students include JR Robinson, Keith Carlock, Jason Sutter, and Rich Redmond, to name a few. In this Masterclass Ed shares valuable information needed to improve your time-feel and develop the ability to improvise musically. Also, we recommend Ed’s Artist Website called Jazz Improvisation available in the Drum Channel Store. | intermediate | |||
Terry Bozzio demonstrates musical concepts on his “Small Kit.” He shares his idea of melody, harmony, rhythm, ostinatos and some rules used to help you improvise. | advanced | |||
Watch This amazing rebroadcast of Marco Iannetta as he shares his bass drum concept. Theres a lot of unique tips in this lesson that can take your bass drum technique to the next level. | advanced | |||
Blair breaks down how important it is to think about ‘how’ you play as well as be aware of ‘what’ you play and ‘why’. This lesson breaks down how Blair creates sounds and grooves when getting called for a session. | beginner | |||
Cobus Potgieter is the most viewed drummer on YouTube as well as the drummer for Busted and Ventura lights. He will dissect two non-linear grooves and how you can incorporate your practice habits into real-world scenarios. | intermediate | |||
Ramon Montagner explores a range of hand techniques he has developed and incorporated into his playing. Throughout the discussion, he illustrates their application in a musical context, showcasing their versatility across various Brazilian styles and more. | advanced | |||
Virgil Donati (Planet X, Steve Vai, Scott Henderson) demonstrates how he dissects rhythmic vocabulary for various odd-time grooves and fills. He will show you a cool way of applying stickings and counting exercises to better develop your odd-time vocabulary. | advanced | |||
This is Part 1 of Bruce Becker’s Evolution of Phrasing lessons. | intermediate | |||
This is an amazing lesson with Rick Latham of Juice Newton! | advanced | |||
George Marsh explains the fundamentals and the beginnings of his “Inner Drumming Method.” It will improve your flow and independence immensely. | intermediate | |||
Thomas shares some new concepts that you can use to expand your sound palette with hi-hats, in addition to covering the fundamentals of hi-hat technique. | intermediate | |||
Discover an exciting, comprehensive masterclass designed to elevate your home studio experience. Uncover the secrets of multi-mic setups, refine the art of tuning drums for diverse sounds and styles, delve into detailed performance breakdowns, and gain valuable mixing insights. | intermediate | |||
In this first installment of Artist of the Month, Dave Elitch is joined by Rival Sons drummer Michael Miley. Together they discuss practicing what is needed to become a working professional musician. | advanced | |||
Check out how Dave introduces more technical concepts and how to play with power and proper stroke execution. These are the subtle differences between the way a Pro and a novice play. | advanced | |||
Dave Elitch (The Mars Volta, Miley Cyrus, Killer Be Killed) covers many topics when getting together with his friends Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr) Together they share valuable knowledge on how to practice like a pro. | advanced | |||
Rick discusses how to get a good feel and sound while playing distinct funk grooves. He covers some linear concepts, as well as, a few James Brown inspired grooves. | intermediate | |||
This is a re-broadcast of Glen’s Live Lesson in the DC Studios. He answered questions from our live chat and Twitter. | advanced | |||
In this series of lessons, we will be focusing on different ways to count, play, and approach odd time signatures. We examine how we can play in 3. This covers the basic counting, ways we can divide 3, as well as some common patterns. | intermediate | |||
In this series of lessons, we will be focusing on different ways to count, play, and approach odd time signatures. We examine how we can play in 9. This covers the basic counting, ways we can divide 9, as well as some common patterns. | advanced | |||
In this lesson, Javier sits down with Don Lombardi to explain how to get a bigger sound out of your kit. | beginner | |||
In this lesson, Adam will show you how you can get started reading music and playing figures effectively. Make sure to download the pdf of the patterns that you will be reading on this lesson. | intermediate | |||
This is a rebroadcast of a live lesson given on March 19, 2015. Adam will show basic brush technique and how you can jump start your playing with brushes! | beginner | |||
Curt Bisquera has toured and recorded with many A-list artists including, Elton John, Mick Jagger, and Tom Petty to name a few. In this 2-part Masterclass, he teaches how he makes the music groove. You will learn what to listen for and how to practice your pocket. | beginner | |||
Curt will play several grooves with you then see how you sound when he drops out. Curt is one of the most in-demand studio musicians today. | intermediate | |||
Eric Boudreault is currently the drummer for the hit production Cavalia. He is here with the violin player Louis-pier Racicot to perform and share their experiences of being apart of live productions. | intermediate | |||
Nate Wood (Kneebody, fOUR) brings all of his multi-instrumental talents together for this very special performance and lesson. He performs on vocals, drums, bass and keyboards at the same time. You don’t want to miss his performance or what he has to say about playing one-handed and improvising. | advanced | |||
In this special masterclass, Chad Wackerman shares his concept of sight-reading charts. In addition, he reviews and answers questions about Drum Channels most popular course, The Murray Spivack Method, available in the store inside “Chad Wackerman’s Drum Room.” | intermediate | |||
Rick Latham, author of the famous drum book “Advanced Funk Studies,” breaks down some of his go-to warm-ups that he shares in both his books and DVD, “All About the Groove.” | intermediate | |||
Danny Seraphine is the original drummer and one of the founders for the band Chicago. His drumming helped to define a genre and his iconic grooves and fills are still referenced to this day. | advanced | |||
This lesson focuses on basic concepts that beginning students can learn right away and demonstrates the natural progression of one idea to the next. | beginner | |||
Jess Bowen breaks down her drum part on The Summer Set’s hit, “Lightning in a Bottle”. In this spotlight masterclass, she discusses the patterns she created for each section of the song as well as the differences between the way she played the track on the record and how she played it live. | intermediate | |||
Fausto Cuevas (Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Lopez) shares what is necessary for drums and percussion to gel rhythmically. He also shares some mambo and bongo bell patterns and how, when and where to play them. | intermediate | |||
Kelly Keagy has not only written several hits including “Sister Christian”, “Sing Me Away”, and “Sentimental Street,” but has also lead his band “Night Ranger” from the drum throne. Kelly will share his concept of being both a singer and drummer and how he became a successful musician by utilizing both talents. | intermediate | |||
Take your comfort zone and leave it behind! We will take a look at some fun and challenging syncopated patterns. Here’s two syncopated grooves for you to practice and learn! | intermediate | |||
Thomas Pridgen is one of today’s most creative and original drummers. He discusses and demonstrates his approach to music from a larger perspective than just beats, fills and patterns. | advanced | |||
Curt Bisquera has recorded and performed with many Iconic musicians such as Tom Petty and Sir Elton John. As a master of pocket and groove, Curt will show you how to adapt and play with a bass player for the first time. | beginner | |||
JR Robinson is one of the perennial masters of groove. He will demonstrate various grooves of his and how each one brings a danceable and lively quality to the time feel. | intermediate | |||
In this masterclass, Camille delves into her original composition “Mental Web,” breaking down each part and sharing the creative process behind the song. Gain insights into how she developed her ideas and brought them to life. | advanced | |||
Rick Latham authored the world-renowned book ‘Linear Funk Studies’ and answers your questions about drumming and demonstrates a few shuffle variations. Rick recorded some lessons with us earlier in the day that he talks about and demonstrates some of the concepts he presents in those lessons as well. | intermediate | |||
Curt Bisquera along with the very talented bass player Dan Lutz, demonstrate how to play the drums with a bass player. | beginner | |||
Heres a rebroadcast of a recent interview we did with Anthony LoGerfo (Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Lukas Nelson) He discusses being on the soundtrack and in the movie “A Star Is Born” featuring Lady Gaga. | beginner | |||
Gregg Bissonette and his band will show you how to get behind your kit and make it groove musically regardless of what style you play. Karl Perazzo, our special guest, shares what percussionists expect when playing with a drummer. Gregg has launched his own website. To find out more Click Here. | intermediate | |||
This lesson will show you the basic things that you can do with your technique on the drum set to get a lot of power. Adam will introduce the idea of playing powerfully, and how it is different from playing ‘harder’. | intermediate | |||
Gregg had his student in for a lesson and Q&A on what it takes to get into a University music program on drum set. | intermediate | |||
Dave Elitch is one of the most versatile drummers in the music industry. He has played with artists such as The Mars Volta, Miley Cyrus, and Justin Timberlake. In this lesson, Dave addresses different ways of pulling sound out of the kit, as well as ways that you can prepare yourself for real-world drumming applications. | intermediate | |||
This is an awesome lesson with Rick Latham on how to ramp up your snare drumming. | intermediate | |||
Rhythm master, Efrain Toro, brings his friends out for an incredible Masterclass to explore harmonic rhythm. Together with four different groups, he demonstrates how you can start to apply the principles from his book and course, “Rhythm In Essence,” available in Drum Channel’s Store. You will learn various concepts to help you hear and feel rhythm multi-dimensionally from a harmonic standpoint. | advanced | |||
In this lesson we are going to make our rudiments work for us. Let’s check out some ways we can use all of our rudimental vocabulary in ways that will support the music rather than overwhelm it. | intermediate | |||
Check out this exceptional Masterclass featuring the world-renowned drummer, Simon Phillips. Over the course of two and a half hours, he delves into a myriad of topics, covering technique, patterns, soloing, and sound. Get ready to be immersed in the world of drumming mastery. Enjoy every beat! | intermediate | |||
In this Masterclass, Camille guides you through integrating singing and drumming into your skill set. Whether you’re providing background vocals or taking the lead, Camille breaks down the coordination and technique needed to learn both. Through her song “Dancing In The Flood,” she demonstrates and simplifies the learning process, making it accessible for all levels.
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This is a great lesson with Bruce Beckers on Stickings, Melodies and Modulations. | intermediate | |||
In this masterclass, Thomas demonstrates his method for developing speed and smoothness with symmetrical, ascending, and descending tom-tom fills. | intermediate | |||
Dave Elitch is highly in-demand both as a performer and educator. With his years of teaching, Dave shares the 5 most common mistakes he sees drummers making and how you can improve those areas. | beginner | |||
This is a lesson with Jaz Sawyer. He talks about Brushes and matched vs. traditional grip. | intermediate | |||
Get inside the minds of four of the greatest musicians of all time and see them analyze their playing from Drum Channel’s exclusive “Jazz Ministry Concert.” This inspiring discussion with The Jazz Ministry features studio masters Abe Laboriel, Jr., Abe Laboriel Sr., Michael Landau, and Greg Mathieson. This lesson is truly a unique opportunity to learn from the best. | intermediate | |||
In this lesson, Johnny Vatos of Oingo Boingo demonstrates how your technique affects your sound and speed on the kit and demonstrates several Oingo Boingo grooves and patterns as well as being prepared for an audition or show. | intermediate | |||
Learn a variety of shuffle grooves with James Gadson and Tony Braunagel. James shares a few of the shuffles he recorded with Bill Withers and The Supremes, while Tony discusses his work with BB King, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, Rickie Lee Jones and more. This Masterclass is a must-watch for anyone who wants to improve their pocket playing and gain a greater understanding of this essential beat. | intermediate | |||
One of the most popular and influential drummers to come out of the Los Angeles rock scene in the 1990’s, drummer/percussionist Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction) brings a mix of pop, rock and world music to his solid, innovative and always infectious grooves. | beginner | |||
Burleigh Drummond of Ambrosia is here to discuss how technique affects your sound and how your approach dictates your feel. He then shares his concepts of using the polyrhythm 4 against 3. | intermediate | |||
Richie and Roland Gajate-Garcia were both in the studio for a family Live Lesson! This lesson covers playing various rhythms with different feels in a pop environment. | advanced | |||
join us for a special live lesson we recently did with Chad Wackerman as he reviews and answers questions about Drum Channels most popular artist course, The Murray Spivak Method. | intermediate | |||
This is a rebroadcast of a live lesson given on October 29th, 2014. These are a few licks and fills in the style of drumming master Vinnie Colaiuta. The fluidity of these figures is what gives them their character and musical deliniation. | advanced | |||
This is a re-broadcast of Cobus’s Live Lesson in the DC Studios. He demonstrates a way to incorporate a “simple” ghost note pattern into your practice routine. | beginner |