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Drum Channel was created with one goal in mind: to help you become the drummer you want to be. By drummers, for drummers. Legendary drummers and instructors await you inside: Chad Smith, Abe Laboriel JR., Stewart Copeland, Taylor Hawkins, Sheila E., Gregg Bissonette, Terry Bozzio, Mick Fleetwood, Charlie Watts, Thomas Pridgen, Thomas Lang and over 100 more.

Step-by-step lessons
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Learn at your own pace
Expert instructors
Hit songs made easy
Roundtable hangouts
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Step-by-Step

DC Academy

Drum Channel’s proprietary 16-week step-by-step courses will help you master your kit.

Learn All

Courses

Fundamentals, Technique and Musicianship — there’s always something new to learn.

The Legends

Pro Secrets

Insider tips, tricks and short pointers from the best teachers in the world. A great resource for you to expand your horizons and become the best drummer you can be.

Kick Back

Shows & Masterclasses

Over 500 exclusive shows & masterclasses, where great drummers host, teach, play, and hangout with other great drummers. Another great way to learn!

Bonus

DCTV

24/7 stream of shows, interviews, live streams, and other gems from the Drum Channel vault.

MEET YOUR NEW INSTRUCTORS

They’ve recorded the most legendary songs and albums, won hundreds of GRAMMY’s and performed on the world’s biggest stages. And now they’re here to share what they’ve learned with you.

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Terry Bozzio

Frank Zappa

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Thomas Pridgen

The Mars Volta

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Chad Smith

RHCP

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Matt Garstka

Animals as Leaders

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Tony Royster Jr.

Jay-Z, Joss Stone

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Neil Peart

Rush

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Thomas Lang

Master Clinician

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Jess Bowen

Summer Set

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JR Robinson

Michael Jackson

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Stewart Copeland

The Police

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Val Sepulveda

Musicians Institute

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Aaron Spears

Ariana Grande

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Charlie Watts

Rolling Stones

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Jonathan Moffett

Michael Jackson

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Mona Tavakoli

Jason Mraz

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Abe Laboriel Jr.

Paul McCartney

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Danny Seraphine

Chicago

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Stephen Perkins

Jane's Addiction

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Mike Mitchell

Anderson Paak

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Gregg Bissonette

Ringo Starr

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Marco Minnemann

Joe Satriani

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Hannah Welton

Prince

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Taylor Hawkins

Foo Fighters

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Mike Portnoy

Dream Theater

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Alex Acuña

Weather Report

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Mick Fleetwood

Fleetwood Mac

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Rick Latham

Edgar Winter

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Eric Moore

Suicidal Tendencies

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Virgil Donati

Allan Holdsworth

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Zigaboo Modeliste

The Meters

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Giovanni Hidalgo

Dizzy Gillespie

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Queen Cora

Prince

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Gerald Heyward

Beyoncé

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Camille Bigeault

Jenifer

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Dennis Chambers

Santana

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Ralph Humphrey

Frank Zappa

...and many more!

THE DRUM CHANNEL SYSTEM

Technique

Learn the secrets of how to train your body and mind so you can play whatever you hear.

Rudiments

Apply the Technique you have learned to the rudiments and you are guaranteed to get faster.

Foot & Hand Speed

Play the Rudiments on your drum set to get faster and build your vocabulary.

Independence

Discover how easy it is to develop your coordination with proven teaching methods.

Beats & Grooves

Everything you have learned is applied to a wide variety of beats, grooves, fills and styles.

Musicianship

You will learn all the core values: How to Play, What to Play, and Why to Play it.

THE DC DRUM FEED

Every day we feed you what’s new, featured, or just fun.

Empowerment Through Music

Join Angelo Pentaris for a new series of performances entitled, “Empowerment Through Music,” combining the two things Angelo is most passionate about, music and inspiring

The Gregg Bissonette Classic Drum Beats Project

In this Drum Channel VOD course, Gregg Bissonette will teach you dozens of essential drum beats from classic bands/songs that will increase your vocabulary and

Musical Independence

In his new Drum Channel course, drumming virtuoso, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator Marco Minnemann demonstrates a fresh approach to building musicianship, independence, and coordination. By

Lombardi Live! ft. David Garfield

Pianist, composer, and producer, David Garfield shares his stories of remarkable sessions with legendary drummers including, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, John ‘JR’ Robinson,

The Century Project

Created by award-winning drummer Daniel Glass (Brian Setzer Orchestra, Royal Crown Revue), The Century Project shares a thrilling journey through 100 years of drumming history.

Rock and Roll All Nite

Check out this great Premium play-along: “Rock and Roll All Nite” by Kiss, featuring drummer Peter Criss! You might recognize this song for its classic

Breaking Down Legendary Grooves

Join Nandi Bushell as a student of Gregg Bissonette and Chad Smith as they break down a variety of classic grooves in this exclusive Masterclass.

Interviewing Nandi Bushell with Special Guest Gregg Bissonette

You don’t want to miss this highly entertaining and inspiring episode of “The Chad Smith Show,” featuring Gregg Bissonette and young drumming sensation Nandi Bushell.

Lombardi Live! ft. Derrick Wright

Derrick Wright sits with Don to discuss his life on the road as Adele’s drummer and the process it took him to get the gig.

Today In Music History

Today Led Zeppelin III was at No.1 on the UK & US album charts. The band’s third album, which was released on October 5, 1970,

Gabor Dornyei’s “Moving”

Playalong to an original Fusion/Jazz-based composition of Gabor Dornyei’s that has a variety of challenging grooves and syncopated band figures to challenge your sight-reading. Check

Basic Body Motion

Ralph Humphrey teaches you how to use your body to motivate and follow the bounce of the stick, which is an essential lesson for everyone,

The Art of Drumming with Mike Portnoy

Two Hall Of Fame drummers, Mike Portnoy and Terry Bozzio come together for a candid conversation and spectacular performance, combining elements of entertainment and education.

Lombardi Live! ft. Thomas Lang

Thomas Lang advocates the importance of online and in-person drum lessons, and how combining them with Drum Channel’s library can help you learn more effectively.

Super Moria Bros

Playalong with odd-time specialist Camille Bigeault to her original composition, “Super Moria Bros,” featuring a challenging groove in 9/4, which includes a drum chart. As

Easy Ways To Approach The Moeller Method

Bruce Becker shows you how to get started with developing the Moeller Technique, a method designed to aid the economy of motion for drummers’ hands,

SAMPLE COURSES

The best drumming knowledge, taught by the best drumming instructors.

9 Lessons

Authentic Latin Rhythms On The Drum Set

Teacher:

Alex Acuña

Level:

Advanced

17 Lessons

State of the Art

Teacher:

Matt Garstka

Level:

Advanced

10 Lessons

How and What to Practice

Teacher:

Various Teachers

Level:

Pro Secrets

4 Lessons

Understanding the Music Business

Teacher:

Stewart Copeland

Level:

Intermediate

10 Lessons

Basic Rock Drumming Chad’s Way

Teacher:

Chad Smith

Level:

Beginner

10 Lessons

Frontiers of Composition and Articulation

Teacher:

Neil Peart

Level:

Advanced

GROOVY PLAYALONGS

Improve your playing by jamming along to the original recordings of classic hits. Drumless versions also available inside!

I WANT YOU BACK
Jackson 5

THNKS FR TH MMRS
Fall Out Boy

ROCK N ROLL ALL NITE
KISS

MOVIES
Alien Ant Farm

SUPER BAD
James Brown

AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN
Marvin Gaye

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