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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.

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DC Academy

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

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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!

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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.

Lombardi Live! ft. Michael Lear

Learn to relieve and prevent performance-related injuries and pain. Get increased flexibility, mobility and strength as Michael shares the benefits of yoga for drummers and

Room 8 by Camille Bigeault

Composed by incredible French drummer Camille Bigeault, “Room 8” features an incredible odd-time playalong that will challenge both your reading and independence. “I found this

Angelo Pentaris’ “Reflection”

Angelo Pentaris has overcome a disability that could have taken over his life. He has never given up or stopped trying, and he has never

Remembering Jim Chapin

Today we’re celebrating the late-great Jim Chapin, renowned educator and drummer. Watch Jim talk and break down the Moeller technique In this incredible lesson and

Exploring Melody, Ostinatos And Improvising

Terry Bozzio, Drum Channel’s Artist in Residence, teaches you ways to incorporate the elements of music (melody, harmony, tone color and rhythm) into your drumming

Discovering Your Voice

Aaron Spears is full of words of wisdom in his invaluable 4-part course “Discovering Your Voice”. Learn how Aaron became one of today’s most successful

Kirkee B. with Mona Tavakoli

Mona is the percussionist with Jason Mraz, she plays the Cajon in untraditional genres like Rock and Pop. Check out some of her tricks, solo

Rock Fill Practice

Playalong with one of the greatest session players today and practice your rock fills. This Playalong will help you develop your fill vocabulary appropriate to

Happy Birthday, Mr. Copeland!

A happy birthday to our good friend Stewart Copeland! Stewart’s earned our most viewed video on YouTube for a good reason. His approach to modern

The Jazz Ministry Performs “The Sauce”

Check out this tune from one of our favorite original concerts featuring “The Jazz Ministry,” a super-group made up of Abraham Laboriel Jr., Abraham Laboriel

Lombardi Live! with Efrain Toro

In the newest weekly episode of “Lombardi Live!” Don catches up with renowned educator and percussionist Efrain Toro who joins him from Puerto Rico. Efrain

Simon Phillips’ “Drop Out”

Simon Phillips is by far one of the world’s most renowned and respected drummers, whose style not only reflects his technical gift but also his

Rhythm In Essence Masterclass: Drum Sessions

Rhythm master, Efrain Toro, brings his friends out for an incredible Masterclass to explore harmonic rhythm. Together with four different groups, he demonstrates how you

Vision Ahead Concert

Jonathan Barber has recently stepped forth as a composer and leader with his Vision Ahead band. The group’s blend of classic, swinging jazz with elements

Gateway To Creativity

Emmy award-winning drummer and percussionist Scott Pellegrom has been recognized by Modern Drummer as one of the leading drummer/educators in the world. His playing exudes

Lombardi Live! Hit Like A Girl 2021 Contest Winners

In the newest episode of “Lombardi Live!” Don interviews all 4 Champions from this year’s “Hit Like A Girl” contest. Representing the best drummer’s in

SAMPLE COURSES

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

10 Lessons

Basic Rock Drumming Chad’s Way

Teacher:

Chad Smith

Level:

Beginner

10 Lessons

How and What to Practice

Teacher:

Various Teachers

Level:

Pro Secrets

17 Lessons

State of the Art

Teacher:

Matt Garstka

Level:

Advanced

10 Lessons

Frontiers of Composition and Articulation

Teacher:

Neil Peart

Level:

Advanced

4 Lessons

Understanding the Music Business

Teacher:

Stewart Copeland

Level:

Intermediate

9 Lessons

Authentic Latin Rhythms On The Drum Set

Teacher:

Alex Acuña

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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