LEARN WITH THE BEST

90-Day Money Back Guarantee

GET STARTED

1,000+ Lesson Videos

400+ Show Videos

50+ Premium Courses

NOW INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP

GROW WITH THE
ELEMENTS OF DRUMMING

Featuring award-winning drumming instructors, university-level sequential courses are now included with Drum Channel membership. Designed to help transform your drumming from good to great, and from great to legendary.

fundamentals
of drumming

Chad Wackerman’s
DRUM ROOM

$197
INCLUDED

Murray Spivack Method

Modular Drumming

Bonus Lessons

rudiments on
the drum set

Thomas Lang’s
DRUM UNIVERSE

$297
INCLUDED

Hand Technique

Foot Technique

Bonus Lessons

grooves,
beats & fills

Gregg Bissonette’s
DRUM SCHOOL

$129
INCLUDED

Classic Beats

Vocabulary

Song Form

LEARN HOW TO
PLAY MUSICIALLY

Terry Bozzio’s
ART OF DRUMMING

$197
INCLUDED

Rhythm 1

Rhythm 2

Rhythm 3

THE DC DRUM FEED

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

May

2022

Native Son Documentary

Check out this documentary featuring Legendary studio drummer JR Robinson and his band Native Son. Together they share performances and discuss the concepts of time,

May

2022

Lombardi Live! ft. Tony Royster Jr. | Pt. 1 of 2

Were excited to share a NEW exclusive episode of Lombardi Live! featuring the amazing Tony Royster Jr. He shares his stories of landing the Jay-Z

May

2022

Weekly Challenge – “Super Bad”

Here’s a challenge for you! Check out measures 50-76 (The Bridge) of our Premium Playalong “Super Bad,” by the legendary James Brown, and try to

May

2022

Featuring Ed Greene

This week’s Drum Channel podcast with Billy Amendola features Ed Greene. Ed Greene is a session legend, up there with all the top studio drummers

May

2022

Live Masterclass with Thomas Lang

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask the legendary Thomas Lang questions in this week’s Live Stream, an exclusive LIVE Masterclass on Drum Channel. Tune in

May

2022

Exploring Multi-Pedal Techniques

Playing with multiple pedals can be quite a difficult concept to grasp. Thankfully, Drum Channel has the best in the game to teach you! Pedal-master

May

2022

Lombardi Live! ft. Alex Acuña | Pt. 2

Enjoy part 2 of an amazing interview with Alex Acuña sharing stories about working with legendary artists, including Weather Report, Elvis Presley, The Supremes, and

May

2022

“Movies”

Playalong to this nostalgic Alien Ant Farm hit ”Movies,” from their 2001 record “Anthology.” Drummer Mike Cosgrove demonstrates an impressive use of ghost notes throughout

May

2022

Live Masterclass with Thomas Lang

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask the legendary Thomas Lang questions in this week’s Live Stream, an exclusive FREE LIVE Masterclass on Drum Channel’s YouTube,

May

2022

Featuring Jerry Shirley

Welcome to this week’s Drum Channel podcast with Billy Amendola and his special guest Jerry Shirley of Humble Pie. The band recently celebrated the release

May

2022

Expanding Your Vocabulary & Odd Time Playing

Learn new vocabulary and odd-time grooves with Hungarian virtuoso Gergo Borlai in this exclusive masterclass. His incredible facility and musicianship demonstrate how far you can

May

2022

What to Play… And What Not to Play

Seasoned pro-drummer and percussionist for Chicago, Santana, and many other top artists, Walfredo Reyes Jr., teaches you “What to Play… And What Not to Play,”

May

2022

Lombardi Live! Terry Bozzio Interviews Don | Pt. 2

Don’t miss part two of this unique “Lombardi Live!” series, where Terry Bozzio becomes the host and interviews Don Lombardi. Together they share some intriguing

May

2022

Premium Playalong Bundle #9

Our Premium Playalong Bundle #9 features four premium playalongs from legendary artists, including various genres. Bundle #9 includes Rober Palmer’s ‘Addicted To Love,’ Angels and

May

2022

Live Masterclass with Thomas Lang

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask the legendary Thomas Lang questions in this week’s Live Stream, an exclusive FREE LIVE Masterclass on Drum Channel’s YouTube,

May

2022

Featuring Taylor Carroll

Taylor Carroll is a Grammy-nominated and critically acclaimed musician, producer, songwriter, vocalist and new member of the nineties SoCal hit band Lit. With a background

May

2022

Blaque Dynamite Performance

Blaque Dynamite and his band perform three ground-breaking original compositions that combine the diverse influences of John Coltrane, Miles Davis, James Brown, and George Clinton.

May

2022

The Murray Spivack Method

As a part of our Drum Channel Academy, Chad Wackerman teaches you “The Murray Spivack Method,” NOW AVAILABLE for Drum Channel Members. You’ll learn Murray’s

May

2022

Lombardi Live! featuring Alex Acuña

Listen in on the amazing stories Alex Acuña shares about his work with his groundbreaking lifetime achievement projects. Join us this Tuesday, May 3rd, at

May

2022

Danny Seraphine Plays “25 or 6 to 4”

Original drummer and co-founder of “Chicago” closes out the Modern Drummer Festival with this classic song “25 or 6 to 4,” featuring his band C.T.A.

Apr

2022

Featuring Zac Hanson

This week’s Drum Channel Podcast with Billy Amendola features Zac Hanson who has been a star in the music business since he was a youngster.

Apr

2022

Happy Birthday, Jim Keltner!

We want to wish our dear friend, legendary studio drummer, Jim Keltner a Happy Birthday. It’s been a privilege to spend many memories with Jim

Apr

2022

The Art of Drumming ft. Steve Vai | Pt. 3 & 4

In episodes 3 and 4, Terry and Steve discuss their process for writing and composing and what inspires them to write in the first place.

Apr

2022

Terry Interviews Don Lombardi | Pt. 1 of 2

Terry joins Don for another interview and looks into the history of Don’s career as founder of DW drums. They also discuss some unique and

Apr

2022

Featuring David Fishof, Tico Torres

This week’s Drum Channel Podcast Season 2 debut with Billy Amendola features the founder of Rock-N-Roll Fantasy Camp David Fishof, Bon Jovi’s Tico Torres, and

Apr

2022

Thnks Fr Th Mmrs

Check out this free/exclusive premium playalong of one of Fall Out Boy’s biggest hits, including a note-for-note transcription of Andy Hurley’s original, high-energy, Pop-Punk drum

Apr

2022

Ed Soph – Jazz Improvisation

Study with legendary instructor and former jazz educator at the University of North Texas, Ed Soph. Ed’s former students include Keith Carlock, Dave Weckl and

Apr

2022

Hi-Hat Technique & Vocabulary

Check out this rebroadcast from a recent Live Masterclass with world-class drummer and educator, Thomas Lang. Thomas shares some new concepts that you can use

Apr

2022

The Art of Drumming ft. Steve Vai | Pt. 2 of 4

In episode two, Steve Vai talks about his performance and ability to play his three-necked guitar called “Hydra,” and Terry relates with his choice of

Apr

2022

Happy Birthday, Clyde Stubblefield!

We want to wish funk pioneer and master drummer Clyde Stubblefield a Happy Birthday! Best known as the drummer for James Brown, Clyde has recorded

COURSES. SHOWS. DRUMS!

Don Lombardi, the founder of DW Drums, created Drum Channel with one goal in mind: to help you become the drummer you want to be. With the proven teaching methods of legendary instructors, you are guaranteed to take your playing to the next level. There are over 100 instructors and 1000 lessons, plus over 400 DC Originals. There’s something for everyone.

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

GET STARTED

Step-by-Step

DC Academy

Whether you are a beginner or an aspiring pro, these step-by-step lessons are everything you need to know.

Learn More

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.

The Legends

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.

Kick Back

Shows

Over 400 exclusive shows and concerts where great drummers host, teach, play and hang out 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.

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.

NEW IN DC MEMBERSHIP

WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING

“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!”

Dr. Rick U.

“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.”

Greg

“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.”

Paul P.

“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.”

Alan D.

SAMPLE COURSES

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