If anyone is a household name with drummers, it’s Neil Peart. Known lovingly as ‘The Professor’, Peart was an innovator on the kit, a prolific writer and lyricist, and an absolute legend. But why is he considered one of the greatest drummers of all time? Here’s some Peart education: ► […]
Hannah Welton worked with Prince from 2012 until his passing in 2016 as part of his backing band, 3RDEYEGIRL. A product of the social age, she got her big break when Prince discovered her on YouTube, so it’s no wonder Welton emphasizes the importance of practicing regularly and sharing your […]
Dorothea Taylor isn’t just the godmother of drumming…she’s also the queen of rudiments. Did you know that these popular drumming patterns make up the bulk of a lot of the grooves, chops, and fills you hear on your favorite albums or in your favorite drum videos? Paradiddles are Dorothea’s go-to […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
