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 […]
How well do you know the double bass shuffle? Does it make you think of Van Halen’s Hot For Teacher, one of the most memorable and legendary drum intros of all time? We don’t hear it that often, so when we do, it catches us off guard. It has a […]
Danny Carey isn’t just the drummer for Tool – he’s a musical genius in his own right. And we’re going to show you why. If you’re familiar with Danny Carey, you probably know him for his polyrhythms, his mathematical approach to music, or at the very least, his awesome kit. […]
