Tips For The Performing Drummer

Chad Smith is the legendary drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Basic Rock Drumming Chad’s Way is one of Drum Channel’s most popular courses for beginners all the way to advanced students.  Renowned as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, Smith is celebrated for his explosive, funk-infused style characterized by powerful grooves and a seamless blend of rock and funk energy.

Chad Wackerman is a first-call studio drummer and world-renowned educator. He has amassed a remarkable body of work, including a seven-year association with Frank Zappa. He has recorded albums and toured with artists as diverse as James Taylor, Barbara Streisand, Steve Vai, Allan Holdsworth, and Andy Summers. His course, the Murray Spivack Method, will give you the foundation for everything you will play.

Gregg Bissonette has become known as one of the most versatile drummers in the business. His broad experience ranges from big band, blues, and rock to Latin, fusion, and much more. His warm, easy-going, down-to-earth manner, combined with a perfect balance between professionalism and a strong work ethic, has made him one of the most respected drummers in the music industry. Gregg has played in Ringo’s All-Starr band for over 20 years and has amassed a body of work that would be too long to list, playing with artists such as David Lee Roth, Toto, Santana, Maynard Ferguson, Joe Satriani, and many more.