Challenges

5 Minute Short Lessons
To Improve Your Drumming

CHALLENGES

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DCDC Jazz Rock Drumming with Danny Seraphine
Danny SeraphineJazz Rock Drumming with Danny Seraphine!BeginnerDanny Seraphine is the original drummer and one of the founders of the band Chicago. His drumming helped to define …danny-seraphinebeginner
Elias Vasquez "The Pretender" Challenge
Elias Vasquez“The Pretender” Fill ChallengeIntermediateCan you nail this fantastic fill? In just a couple of minutes, Drum Channel Staff Instructor, Elias Vasquez will take …elias-vasquezintermediate
Practicing With a Click with Curt Bisquera
Curt BisqueraPracticing With a Click with Curt BisqueraBeginnerIn this timing and groove-based Challenge, Curt Bisquera addresses his practicing technique using the click track. Curt is an in-demand …curt-bisquerabeginner
Antoine Fadavi Cream White Room Groove and Feel Image
Antoine FadaviCream – “White Room” LessonIntermediatePlease join Drum Channel Resident Instructor, Antoine Fadavi (King Princess, Angelsaur), who will teach you how to master Ginger Baker’s …antoine-fadaviintermediate
Thomas Lang Broken Doubles Part 3
Thomas LangBroken Doubles Challenge #3!AdvancedThomas Lang – Modern Drummer’s Readers Poll Winner for Best Clinician/Educator/Online Drummer, will take you step by step through this …thomas-langadvanced
Thomas Lang Broken Doubles Part 2 image
Thomas LangThomas Lang – Broken Doubles Challenge #2!AdvancedThomas Lang – Modern Drummer’s Readers Poll Winner for Best Clinician/Educator/Online Drummer, will take you step by step through this …thomas-langadvanced
Thoma Lang. Broken Doubles. Part 1
Thomas LangThomas Lang – Broken Doubles Challenge #1!IntermediateThomas Lang – Modern Drummer’s 2023 Readers Poll Winner for Best Clinician/Educator/Online Drummer, will take you step by step through …thomas-langintermediate
What Are Dotted Notes?
Gregg BissonetteWhat Are Dotted Notes?IntermediateToday’s Challenge is a theory one! Gregg Bissonette – Modern Drummer’s 2023 Readers Poll Winner for Best All-Round Drummer, will …gregg-bissonetteintermediate
Gadd-ish Lick from Thomas Lang!
Thomas LangGadd-ish Lick from Thomas Lang!AdvancedJoin the incredible Thomas Lang in this Daily Challenge from his Live Stream show, where he breaks down this Steve …thomas-langadvanced
Antoine Fadavi S.O.A.D. Revenga left hand right hand coordination challenge
Antoine FadaviS.O.A.D. – “Revenga” LessonIntermediatePlease join Drum Channel instructor, Antoine Fadavi (King Princess, Angelsaur), who will show you how to master this tasty and …antoine-fadaviintermediate
Ruffs with your feet Glen Sobel image
Glen SobelEnding Fills with 3 Stroke Ruffs on Your Feet!IntermediateBest known for his incredible work with the Hollywood Vampires, Alice Cooper and Orianthi, Glen Sobel brings you this invaluable …glen-sobelintermediate
CHRIS GRAINGER Speed and Accuracy Part 2 Feet Image
Chris GraingerSpeed & Accuracy Challenge, Part 2 – Feet!IntermediateDrum Channel Resident Instructor, Chris Grainger (From The Jam, Brian May) will take you step by step through this challenge …chris-graingerintermediate
Chris Grainger Speed and Accuracy Part 1 Hands Image
Chris GraingerSpeed & Accuracy Challenge, Part 1 – Hands!BeginnerDrum Channel Resident Instructor, Chris Grainger (From The Jam, Brian May) will take you step by step through this hand …chris-graingerbeginner
Ed Soph The role of a drummer in a rhythm section
Ed SophThe Role of A DrummerBeginnerEd Soph is one of the most respected and influential drum set educators and performers in the world. In this …ed-sophbeginner
Challenge! Can You NAIL This Groove?
Elias VasquezChallenge! Can You NAIL This Groove?BeginnerCan you nail this iconic groove? How about the fills and dynamics? In just a handful of minutes, Drum Channel …elias-vasquezbeginner
Ramon Montagner Push-Pull Technique image
Ramon MontagnerMaster The Push-Pull Technique!BeginnerHailing from Brazil, Ramon Montagner is a hugely creative drummer, and is fast becoming a legend across the globe. This …ramon-montagnerbeginner
The Murray Spivack Method. The Spivack Closed Roll Video.
Chad WackermanWackerman/Spivack Closed Rolls!IntermediateChad Wackerman’s stellar career speaks for itself, and throughout it all, he has used the Spivack Method. The 4 basic …chad-wackermanintermediate
Lang’s Symmetry & Ambidexterity Lick!
Thomas LangLang’s Symmetry & Ambidexterity Lick!AdvancedThomas Lang – Modern Drummer’s 2023 Readers Poll Winner for Best Clinician/Educator/Online Drummer, will take you step by step through …thomas-langadvanced
Bozzio & Portnoy: Planned vs. Improv. Parts!
Mike Portnoy, Terry BozzioBozzio & Portnoy: Planned vs. Improv. Parts!BeginnerJoin two of the greatest drumming heroes of all time, Mike Portnoy and Terry Bozzio for their discussion on playing …mike-portnoy terry-bozziobeginner
Paradiddle Groove Challenge!
Elias VasquezParadiddle Groove Challenge!IntermediateChallenge: can you play these epic “Born To Run” paradiddle grooves? In just a few minutes, Drum Channel Instructor, Elias …elias-vasquezintermediate
Pete Drummond Lick!
Pete DrummondPete Drummond Lick!AdvancedPete Drummond has some fantastic lessons here on Drum Channel! During his appearance on Thomas Lang’s Live stream, he showed …pete-drummondadvanced
Thomas’s Triplet Teaser!
Thomas LangThomas’s Triplet Teaser!AdvancedThomas Lang, Modern Drummer’s 2023 Readers Poll Winner for Best Clinician/Educator/Online Drummer, will take you through this creative triplet lesson. …thomas-langadvanced
Sting’s Seven Days…in Seven?!?
Efrain ToroSting’s Seven Days…in Seven?!?AdvancedWho do Terry Bozzio and Alex Acuna take lessons with? With whom do they learn odd times and phrasings? With …efrain-toroadvanced
Zig’s New Orleans Funk Rhythms!
Zigaboo ModelisteZig’s New Orleans Funk Rhythms!IntermediateThis challenge is far beyond learning a new beat, it will open your mind to a very important world of …zigaboo-modelisteintermediate
Al Velasquez: 16th Note Rock
Antoine FadaviAl Velasquez: 16th Note RockBeginnerWant to learn how to add impact and weight to your drum fills? Please join Drum Channel instructor, Antoine Fadavi …antoine-fadavibeginner
Adding WEIGHT To Fills
Antoine FadaviAdding WEIGHT To FillsIntermediateWant to learn how to add impact and weight to your drum fills? Please join Drum Channel instructor, Antoine Fadavi …antoine-fadaviintermediate
Creating Energy, Feel & Groove With Your Hi-Hat!
Antoine FadaviCreating Energy, Feel & Groove With Your Hi-Hat!IntermediatePlease join Drum Channel Instructor, Antoine Fadavi (King Princess, Angelsaur), who will take you through this great lesson that will …antoine-fadaviintermediate
Wackerman: Musical Odd Times
Chad WackermanWackerman: Musical Odd TimesIntermediateA first-call studio drummer and world-renowned educator, Chad Wackerman has amassed a remarkable body of work, including a 7 year …chad-wackermanintermediate
Antoine's Stick Trick Lick!
Antoine FadaviAntoine’s Stick Trick Lick!IntermediateDrum Channel crew member, Antoine Fadavi (King Princess, Angelsaur), will take you through this show stopping lick in just a …antoine-fadaviintermediate
How the Ride Can Alter the Time Feel
Ed SophHow the Ride Can Alter the Time FeelIntermediateEd Soph is one of the most respected and influential drum set educators and performers in the world. In this …ed-sophintermediate
Lang's devastating double kick lick cover art
Thomas LangLang’s Devastating Double Kick Lick!AdvancedModern Drummer’s Readers Poll Winner for Best Clinician/Educator/Online Drummer, for 2023 and many years before, with this lesson, you will …thomas-langadvanced
The Murray Spivack Method 15 Minute Single Stroke Workout
Murray SpivackWackerman/Spivack 15 Min Singles!IntermediateThe 4 basic elements of drumming as taught by Murray Spivack are singles, doubles, flams and closed roll. This lesson …murray-spivackintermediate
Groove Like Chad Smith with Antoine Fadavi cover art
Antoine FadaviWant To Groove Like Chad Smith?BeginnerDrum Channel’s very own Antoine Fadavi has been on the road supporting the Red Hot Chili Peppers throughout this year …antoine-fadavibeginner
Antoine Fadavi Bossa Nova independence Cover Art
Antoine FadaviAntoine’s Bossa Nova IndependenceIntermediateThis lesson is back by popular demand! Bossa nova is a Brazilian music genre, blending samba and jazz, known for …antoine-fadaviintermediate
Legendary Foot Speed and Control!
Colin BaileyLegendary Foot Speed and Control!IntermediateColin Bailey is known throughout the drumming world as a master of Foot Speed and Control! In this lesson, Colin …colin-baileyintermediate
Lang's Nested Tuplets Cover Image
Thomas LangClean and Powerful Nested Tuplets!AdvancedThomas Lang – Modern Drummer’s 2023 Readers Poll Winner for Best Clinician/Educator/Online Drummer, will take you step by step through …thomas-langadvanced
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