Pro drummers often need to learn songs quickly – especially if your boss is Prince. Hannah Welton, who was the drummer in Prince’s backing band 3RDEYEGIRL, says the man in purple worked fast so you had to be diligent to keep up. In this video, Hannah learns “Skate” by Silk […]
Greyson Nekrutman is a teen drumming phenom who has so much passion and energy, he’s impossible to ignore. He admires the great drumming legends and he’s covered a ton of classic jazz and big band tunes over the past few years. “That’s cool and all, but can you play ‘Caravan’?” […]
Aaron Spears is one of today’s tightest drummers, so it’s no surprise that he’s made such an established name for himself in the world of pop. He’s performed with huge stars including Usher, and this drum playthrough of “Caught Up” is your chance to see this top dog up close. […]
Dave Grohl has written so many epic drum beats over the years, it’s tough to have a conversation about memorable grooves without mentioning his name. That’s why we’ve put together a video breaking down 12 of his must-know drum beats. You can probably guess a few of them, but you […]
Look at these distinguished gentlemen. Look at the way they are drumming. Are they twins? Are they brothers? In this intense face-off, Greyson Nekrutman performs a drum battle with…Greyson Nekrutman. Have you ever seen someone have a drum-off with himself? This video echoes the drum battles of yesterday but with […]
When he was just 13 years old, Dennis Chambers was invited to play drums with the legendary James Brown. He wasn’t allowed to go on tour unless he brought a tutor with him, and unfortunately it wasn’t possible at the time. Dennis Chambers went on to have an incredible career […]
It’s easy to stick with what you know. You can go weeks, months, even years playing the same songs every time you sit down to practice. But in drumming – as in life – getting outside your comfort zone is the key to progress… So when Brandon Toews was challenged […]
It’s easy to beat yourself up over “chops.” Amazing drummers, like Aaron Spears, make it look so effortless – and they do it so fast that it’s almost impossible to figure out what they’re playing. But here’s the thing… All chops are simple patterns broken up around the kit. And […]
Watch Dennis Chambers play “Blue Matter” off John Scofield’s 1986 album of the same name (and stick around to the end where he breaks down the groove). This performance features a laid back groove, ghost notes, double strokes on the kick, and the deepest pocket. It’s a lesson in control […]
“Hi, thank you for coming. I’m Prince. Do you play ping pong?” Hannah’s first meeting with The Purple One was anything but conventional. “The guy was a genius,” she says. “I don’t know that I ever heard an off note.” In this hour-long lesson, you’ll hear straight from Prince’s former […]
