Drum Channel Method

THE DRUM CHANNEL METHOD
ON DRUM CHANNEL

This proven curriculum has been taught by Mike Packer for 30 years in colleges and universities, including Musician’s Institute and Los Angeles College of Music. Mike will guide you through these lessons from beginning to advanced, just as he has his students.

  • This proven curriculum covers every area of your playing.
  • There are 10 Courses, with over 250 Lessons and 60 Playalongs that are divided into 4 levels of difficulty.
  • Courses are guaranteed to give you results.

INSIDE THE METHOD

  • In Level 100, develop your technique, reading, grooves and vocabulary.
  • Proper Hand and Foot Technique
  • Basic Quarter and Eighth Note Grooves
  • How to Play Ghost Notes
  • Play and Incorporate Rebound Double Strokes
  • Understand and Play Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth Notes
  • Perform 12 Playalong Songs of Various Styles
  • Whether you need a refresher course or are new to the drums, a proper foundation is essential.
  • In Level 200, you will build on Level 100, plus you can start taking advantage of other Academy courses!
  • Incorporate 16th Notes into Drum Set Grooves
  • Incorporate all Dynamic Levels
  • Triplet Grooves
  • Rudiments 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 Stroke Rolls
  • Flam Rudiments
  • Swing Ride Cymbal Pattern
  • Basic Foot Ostinatos
  • Paradiddle Rudiments
  • Perform 18 Playalong Songs of Various Styles
  • In Level 300, you’ll take your playing to the next level!
  • Various Common and Odd Meters
  • Drag Rudiments
  • Broken 16th Note Hi Hat Patterns
  • Flamacue, Swiss Army Triplet, Patafla-fla, Flam Paradiddle
  • Finger Technique
  • Samba Patterns
  • Poly Rhythm and Linear Grooves
  • Clave and Performing a Songo Groove
  • Perform 18 Playalong Songs of Various Styles
  • Level 400 is a deep dive to fine tune all your skills, plus introduce you to more new ideas.
  • Single, Double and Triple Ratamacue
  • Afro Cuban 6/8 Groove
  • Drag Paradiddle 1 and 2
  • Poly Tonal and Linear Grooves
  • Develop Rhythmic Vocabulary in 12/8, 13/8 and 15/8
  • Perform 12 Playalong Songs of Various Styles
  • Playing drums is a never-ending learning experience. At Level 400, you’ll be ready to learn from every DC lesson and nail it.
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