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We are proud to present courses by our legendary DC Faculty. You will learn what made them today’s most respected drummers and educators.

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 DRUM CHANNEL METHOD
STEP BY STEP, DAY BY DAY

This proven curriculum covers hand and foot technique, independence, vocabulary, rudiments, reading, and performance. There are 10 Courses with over 250 Lessons and 60 Playalongs that are divided into 4 levels of difficulty. They are guaranteed to give you results.

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THE DC DRUM FEED

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

Oct

2024

“Whole Lotta Love” – Led Zeppelin

Immerse yourself in the explosive beats of “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin with this classic Premium Playalong – HERE! “Whole Lotta Love” is a

Oct

2024

Master The Train Beat!

Join Drum Channel instructor, Adam Kuns, and learn The Train Beat! This hand to hand 16th note pattern is a staple in the music business,

Oct

2024

“Dreams” — Fleetwood Mac

Elevate your drumming with our premium playalong “Dreams” — written by Stevie Nicks and recorded by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac for their eleventh studio

Oct

2024

Antoine’s Bossa Nova Independence

This lesson is back by popular demand! Bossa nova is a Brazilian music genre, blending samba and jazz, known for its smooth, yet challenging rhythms.

Oct

2024

“Feel Good Inc.” – Gorillaz

Check out this classic weekly premium playalong, “Feel Good Inc.” by the British virtual band Gorillaz – HERE. This song is enjoyable to play at

Sep

2024

How the Ride Can Alter the Time Feel

Ed Soph is one of the most respected and influential drum set educators and performers in the world. In this classic Challenge, Ed shows us

Sep

2024

“In My Life” – The Beatles

Release your inner-Ringo with our premium playalong, HERE! “In My Life” stands as a timeless classic track by the Beatles, showcased on their 1965 album Rubber

Sep

2024

Want To Groove Like Chad Smith?

Drum Channel Staff Instructor Antoine Fadavi played support slots with the Red Hot Chili Peppers throughout 2023 – who better to take a deep dive

Sep

2024

“Born To Run” – Bruce Springsteen

Raise up your drumming with this classic premium playalong! “Born To Run” by Bruce Springsteen – HERE – features the energetic drumming of Ernest “Boom”

Sep

2024

Learn Zoro’s Classic Fill!

Known for his amazing work with artists such as Lenny Kravitz and Bobby Brown, Zoro shares one of his very favorite fills – a 6

Sep

2024

“Wipeout” – The Surfaris

Welcome to another classic Premium Playalong! “Wipe Out,” by The Surfaris, was born from the creative minds of Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly, Jim Fuller, and

Sep

2024

Double Fun with Al Velasquez!

Al Velasquez has an outstanding reputation for teaching and mentoring young students, He was recommended to us for his series of lessons by Gregg Bissonette.

Sep

2024

“Sing, Sing, Sing” – Benny Goodman

Step up your drumming skills with this Premium Playalong! “Sing, Sing, Sing” by Benny Goodman – HERE – a classic swing jazz composition by Benny

Sep

2024

Speed & Accuracy Challenge, Part 2 – Feet!

Drum Channel Resident Instructor, Chris Grainger (From The Jam, Brian May) will take you step by step through this challenge for your feet. The goal

Sep

2024

“What A Fool Believes” – The Doobie Brothers

Check out this legendary track in our Premium Playalong series: “What A Fool Believes” by The Doobie Brothers – HERE – from their 1978 album

Sep

2024

Linear Funk Like Garibaldi and Modeliste!

This Challenge explores the style of linear funk which has been popularized by drummers such as David Garibaldi and Zigaboo Modeliste and is taken from

Sep

2024

“Rockstar” – Post Malone

“Rockstar” by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage – HERE – was released as the lead single from Beerbongs & Bentleys (2018). The song blends hip-hop

Sep

2024

Can You Play This Led Zep Intro?

This Challenge is the classic intro to Led Zepellin’s Rock and Roll. Gregg Bissonette shows you how it starts on the “And of 3” not

Sep

2024

“What Is Hip” – Tower of Power

Level up your drumming with this Premium Playalong! “What Is Hip” by Tower of Power – HERE – is a funk classic known for its

Sep

2024

Speed & Accuracy Challenge, Part 1 – Hands!

Drum Channel Resident Instructor, Chris Grainger (From The Jam, Brian May) will take you step by step through this hand workout, that will strengthen and

Sep

2024

“Three Little Birds” – Bob Marley

Improve your drumming with this classic Premium Playalong! “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley & The Wailers – HERE – features Carlton Barrett’s innovative one-drop

Sep

2024

Jazz Rock Drumming with Danny Seraphine!

Danny Seraphine is the original drummer and one of the founders of the band Chicago. His drumming helped to define a genre and his iconic

Sep

2024

“Goodbyes” – Post Malone

Level up your drumming with this new Premium Playalong! “Goodbyes” by Post Malone – HERE – is great for practicing your trap drumming vocabulary and

Sep

2024

“The Pretender” Fill Challenge

Can you nail this fantastic fill? In just a couple of minutes, Drum Channel Staff Instructor, Elias Vasquez will take you through this Challenge, teaching

Sep

2024

“Whole Lotta Love” – Led Zeppelin

Immerse yourself in the explosive beats of “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin with this classic Premium Playalong – HERE! “Whole Lotta Love” is a

Sep

2024

Ed Soph – The Role of A Drummer

Ed Soph is one of the most respected and influential drum set educators and performers in the world. In this Challenge, Ed will teach you

Sep

2024

“Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey

Level up your drumming with this classic Premium Playalong! “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey – HERE – was released in 1981 and is memorable for

Sep

2024

Master The Push-Pull Technique!

Hailing from Brazil, Ramon Montagner is a hugely creative drummer, and is fast becoming a legend across the globe. This lesson is a fantastic Daily

Sep

2024

“Funky Drummer” – James Brown

Improve your drumming with this Premium Playalong! “Funky Drummer” – HERE – is a groundbreaking funk song by James Brown, released in 1970. It features

Sep

2024

Wackerman/Spivack Closed Rolls!

Chad Wackerman’s stellar career speaks for itself, and throughout it all, he has used the Spivack Method. The 4 basic elements of drumming as taught

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.

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Learn at your own pace
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DC Academy

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

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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!

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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.

Musicianship

Terry Bozzio

Speed & Endurance

Thomas Pridgen

Beginning Rock

Chad Smith

Creative Drumming

Matt Garstka

Gigging Advice

Tony Royster Jr.

Perfect Time Keeping

JR Robinson

Composition

Neil Peart

Independence & Rudiments

Thomas Lang

Groove Breakdowns

Jess Bowen

Musical Advice

Stewart Copeland

Concert & Performance

Sheila E.

Interview

Charlie Watts

Creative Chops

Aaron Spears

First Drum Lesson

Val Sepulveda

Cajon/Percussion

Mona Tavakoli

Concert & Interview

Abe Laboriel Jr.

Jazz Rock Drumming

Danny Seraphine

Rock Grooves

Stephen Perkins

Soloing & Improvising

Blaque Dynamite

Vocabulary & Styles

Gregg Bissonette

Advanced Independence

Marco Minnemann

Interview

BILLY COBHAM

Playing Songs

Taylor Hawkins

Prog Drumming

Mike Portnoy

Applying Latin Rhythms

Alex Acuña

Interviews

Mick Fleetwood

Shuffles & Funk Studies

Rick Latham

Pocket Playing

Eric Moore

Metric Modulation

Virgil Donati

New Orleans Funk

Zigaboo Modeliste

Hand Percussion

Giovanni Hidalgo

Being Prepared

Queen Cora

Gospel Chops

Gerald Heyward

Oddtimes

Camille Bigeault

Inspiration

Dennis Chambers

Body Motion

Ralph Humphrey

Writing Music

Elise Trouw

Recording & Styles

Wiktoria Bialic

Hand Technique & Rudiments

Chad Wackerman

Latin Rock Drumming

Alex González

Percussion on Drum Set

Walfredo Reyes Jr.

Jazz Comping & Vocabulary

Mike Clark

...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.

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