The Best Online
Drum Lessons
Drum Channel elevates your drumming skills with the best drummers in the world. Make pro secrets part of your everyday drumming success!
The Best Online
Drum Lessons
Drum Channel elevates your drumming skills with the best drummers in the world. Make pro secrets part of your everyday drumming success!
The Best Online
Drum Lessons
Drum Channel elevates your drumming skills with the best drummers in the world. Make pro secrets part of your everyday drumming success!
ACADEMY. ENTERTAINMENT. DRUMS!
Created by Don Lombardi, the founder of DW Drums, Drum Channel is the ultimate drummer’s resource for education and entertainment. DC ACADEMY has proven teaching methods from legendary instructors, guaranteed to take your playing to the next level whether you are a beginner or an aspiring pro. DC ENTERTAINMENT has over 400 original shows to motivate and inspire you, with lots of laughs along the way.
- New Playalongs Weekly
- Daily “Challenge” Lessons
- Step-by-Step Progress
- Get Faster™ Patented Metronome
- The Drum Channel Method
- Teacher Support
- Weekly Shows and Podcasts
WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING
“This site is nothing short of phenomenal. I still can’t believe it. Just incredible. I am a beginning level beginner. I found the class on holding the sticks and the wrist turns to be very valuable.”
“Hey guys and gals, your instructors are second to none and the content you guys present is just amazing. I wanted to say that I just LOVE your platform and the cost is worth 10X what you actually charge, indicating that you all are sincere about drum education. Thank you for all you guys do!”
“Hi Don, I wanted to send out a quick email to thank you for all that you have done for the drumming community. I have really enjoyed Drum Channel and think that you all are doing a fantastic job. I have been drumming for 47 years and teaching for 35 years and I am totally inspired by your content and dedication. I am still learning and growing as a player and teacher in the Milwaukee area.”
“You are really onto something here with the Drum Channel, honestly and with integrity. I appreciate that. Looking forward to learning and participating as much as I can.”
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Chad, Thomas, Gregg and Terry will help you improve specific areas of your playing. You will get faster, master the rudiments, add to your vocabulary, and learn the secrets of their success!
Gregg Bissonette
Grooves, Beats,
Fills
Winner Best All Around Drummer
Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band
THE DRUM CHANNEL METHOD
This proven curriculum has been taught by Mike Packer for 30 years in colleges and universities, including Musician’s Institute and Los Angeles Academy of Music. Mike will guide you through these lessons from beginning to advanced, just as he has his students.
There are 10 Courses with over 250 Lessons and 60 Playalongs that are divided into 4 levels of difficulty. They cover technique, independence, vocabulary, rudiments, reading, and performance.
MICRO COURSES AND MASTERCLASSES
There is no end to learning in the Drum Channel Academy. In addition to our Artists in Residence courses and the Drum Channel Method, Micro Courses and Masterclasses bring you more than 100 instructors showing you what they have learned.
Micro Courses
Choose a subject you want to get better at, and great teachers will share their knowledge with you. There’s always something new to learn. Learn More
Masterclasses
Today’s greatest drummers share with you the secrets of their success. A great resource for you to become the best drummer you can be. Learn More
Rudiments
Quick guide to 40 rudiments with Practice Assist Metronome™ that makes you go faster. Learn More
ORIGINAL PLAYALONGS
Play along to these classic original recordings, plus over 100 playalongs with live musicians! Choose from drums hot, drumless tracks or video. You can adjust the tempo, with drum charts to play along to.
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
DC QUICK START!
Learn to play your first rock beat in 10 minutes with Val Sepulveda and Chad Smith, with or without a drum set. If you’ve never played before, these two courses will get you started. It’s fun and easy!
THE ULTIMATE IN DRUM ENTERTAINMENT
With over 400 hours of original content, Drum Channel Entertainment is a great place to kick back, relax and enjoy your favorite drummers hanging out with other great drummers. Original series include The Chad Smith Show, The Terry Bozzio Show, Concerts, Historical Legends, Documentaries, Roundtables, and Drum Jams.
WHAT ARTISTS ARE SAYING
“To learn so much and hear all these experiences, there’s no money in the world that could pay for this.”
“Education, music, conversation. Drum Channel is a dialogue among drummers of all kinds. A chance for us to share all around the world.”
“I dreamed of being on Drum Channel when I was 14 years old, and with a lot of hard work, my dreams came true.”
DISCOVER THE WEALTH OF INFORMATION THAT AWAITS YOU
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.
Metric Modulation
Speed & Endurance
Beginning Rock
Creative Drumming
Gigging Advice
Perfect Time Keeping
Composition
Interviews
Groove Breakdowns
Musical Advice
Concert & Performance
Interview
DISCOVER THE WEALTH OF INFORMATION THAT AWAITS YOU
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.
Metric Modulation
Speed & Endurance
Beginning Rock
Creative Drumming
Gigging Advice
Perfect Time Keeping
Composition
Interviews
Groove Breakdowns
Musical Advice
Concert & Performance
Interview
Creative Chops
First Drum Lesson
Cajon/Percussion
Concert & Interview
Jazz Rock Drumming
Rock Grooves
Soloing & Improvising
Vocabulary & Styles
Advanced Independence
Interview
Playing Songs
Prog Drumming
Applying Latin Rhythms
Independence & Rudiments
Shuffles & Funk Studies
Pocket Playing
Musicianship
New Orleans Funk
Hand Percussion
Being Prepared
Home Studio Recording
Oddtimes
Inspiration
Body Motion
Writing Music
Recording & Styles
Hand Technique & Rudiments
Latin Rock Drumming
Percussion on Drum Set
