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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
Track your progress
Learn at your own pace
Expert instructors
Hit songs made easy
Roundtable hangouts
Exclusive shows
‘Get Faster’ patented metronome

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.

Interviewing Kenny Aronoff

World-renowned session and touring drummer Kenny Aronoff sits down with Chad Smith for a discussion about the music industry, how to stay relevant and employed—

Remembering Colin Bailey

“A dear friend of mine, legendary jazz drummer and educator, Colin Bailey passed away yesterday. I had the opportunity to study with Colin for about

Lombardi Live! Spotlights – Drummers That Compose

Don interviews the great Neil Peart, Jim Keltner and Doane Perry, covering each drummer’s relationship to composition as it applies to both music and drums.

Battle For Ventura Blvd.

Join Chad and the Bombastic Meatbats and playalong to this recording of “Battle For Ventura Blvd,” featuring Chad’s amazing pocket and a driving rock/funk groove.

Acuna-Hoth-Mathisen Trio in Concert

Watch this inspiring and entertaining Drum Channel exclusive concert that had Alex Acuña saying, “I haven’t felt this good since I played with Weather Report.”

Developing Your Time And Feel

Accomplished drummer, Joey Peebles of Trombone Shorty, shares tips on how to strengthen your time and feel, and develop your own signature sound on the

Kick Snare Hat

Join Gerald Heyward, Nisan Stewart, Queen Cora Coleman-Dunham and Aaron Spears for a unique Documentary. Learn what inspires them, drives them, and what’s helped them

Lombardi Live! Spotlights – Angelo Pentaris

Angelo Pentaris shares his story of being diagnosed with cerebral palsy tetraplegia and how he overcame its challenges to become a proficient and influential drummer.

A Tribute To Neil Peart

Yesterday, Neil Peart would’ve turned 69 years old had he been alive. Chad Smith takes a moment to reflect on his artistic genius and the

Alex Acuña, Per Mathisen And Jan Gunnar Interview

Alex Acuña, Per Mathisen and Jan Gunnar Hoff share the extraordinary story of how they met and started playing together in this incredible trio that

Nandi Bushell Performs On Stage with Foo Fighters

We’ve recently had the pleasure to welcome 13-year-old Nandi to Drum Channel to meet some of her drum heroes including Chad Smith and Gregg Bissonette.

Dynamic Control & Range

This course teaches one of the most underused aspects of a drummer’s musicianship, but one of the most important tools a drummer can develop, Dynamics.

Lombardi Live! ft. Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell shares a unique story about how he got his first gig with Stanley Clarke at age 17 and the mentors that guided him.

The Gannin Arnold Project: Taylor Hawkins

Our documentary “The Gannin Arnold Project” features Taylor Hawkins, one of today’s most respected and successful drummers, best known for backing the band “Foo Fighters.”

Thomas Pridgen’s Drum Sample Library by Mix Wave

Standing out amongst today’s top drummers, Thomas Pridgen delivers a unique and fresh sound library available for the everyday musician to add to their songs.

Rhythm 2

“DC Artist-in-Residence,” Terry Bozzio, expands on eighth-note triplet and 16th-note permutations previously discussed in Rhythm1 and adds ostinato variations to challenge your coordination and creativity.

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

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

4 Lessons

Understanding the Music Business

Teacher:

Stewart Copeland

Level:

Intermediate

10 Lessons

How and What to Practice

Teacher:

Various Teachers

Level:

Pro Secrets

17 Lessons

State of the Art

Teacher:

Matt Garstka

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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