Drum Channel – Online Drum Lessons

LEARN WITH THE BEST

Elevate your drumming skills with the best drumming education and entertainment in the world.

LEARN WITH THE BEST

Elevate your drumming skills with the best drumming education and entertainment in the world.

ACADEMY. ENTERTAINMENT. DRUMS!

Created by Don Lombardi, the founder of DW Drums, Drum Channel is the ultimate drummer’s resource for education and entertainment. DC ACADEMY has proven teaching methods from legendary instructors, guaranteed to take your playing to the next level whether you are a beginner or an aspiring pro.  DC ENTERTAINMENT has over 400 original shows to motivate and inspire you, with lots of laughs along the way.

  • New Playalongs Weekly
  • Daily “Challenge” Lessons
  • Step-by-Step Progress
  • Get Faster™ Patented Metronome
  • The Drum Channel Method
  • Teacher Support
  • Live Shows
  • Exclusive Podcasts

DRUMCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP FEATURES

Your membership includes:

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Original Playalongs
Dive into classic recordings and over 100 vibrant tracks performed by live musicians. Tailor your experience with drum hot tracks, drumless options, or immersive videos. Adjust tempo and access drum charts for the ultimate jamming session.
START PLAYING
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Master Classes
Choose your teacher from a library of drum clinics featuring esteemed instructors like Simon Philipps, Ramon Montagner, and more. Discover the insights and techniques of today's top drummers as they unveil the keys to their success. A valuable resource to unleash your full drumming potential.
START RECORDING
Drum Channel Method
Master drumming with educational lessons crafted by Mike Packer over 30 years at esteemed institutions. Explore 10 Courses, 250+ Lessons, and 60 Playalongs across 4 levels, covering technique, independence, vocabulary, rudiments, reading, and performance.
START LEARNING
Rudiments
Unlock the secrets of rudiments with our comprehensive course featuring 40 essential patterns and 41 instructive lessons. Master the fundamental sticking patterns for each rudiment and refine your speed and control as you learn to harness the stick bounce with precision.
START PRACTICING
Drum Channel Entertainment
With over 400 hours of original live shows and exclusive podcasts, Drum Channel is a great place to kick back, relax and enjoy your favorite drummers. Original series include The Chad Smith Show, The Terry Bozzio Show, Concerts, Historical Legends, Documentaries, Roundtables, and Drum Jams.
START WATCHING
Daily Challenges
Elevate your drumming with Drum Channel's Daily Challenges. Access short, daily tasks from your dashboard to enhance skills and ignite passion. Conveniently designed for consistent improvement, these challenges offer bite-sized opportunities to hone your craft.
START YOUR CHALLENGE
Microcourses
Learn from the pros. Select your desired subject for improvement, and receive guidance from renowned instructors like Chad Wackerman, Terry Bozio, Wiktoria Bialic, and others. Explore courses tailored for all levels, from novice to advanced proficiency.
START YOUR EDUCATION
Get Faster™ Metronome
Maximize efficiency with the Practice Assist Metronome™. Condensing 40 rudiments into 15-minute sessions, it accelerates progress by increasing tempo every 5 minutes. Elevate speed and precision with structured practice, unlocking new heights in your drumming journey.
START PROGRESSING

WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Chad, Thomas, Gregg and Terry will help you improve specific areas of your playing. You will get faster, master the rudiments, add to your vocabulary, and learn the secrets of their success!

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Chad Wackerman
fundamentals
of drumming

Frank Zappa, James Taylor,
and Alan Holdsworth

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Thomas Lang
rudiments on
the drum set

Modern Drummer’s Clinician
of the Year for 10 years

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Gregg Bissonette
Grooves, Beats,
Fills

Winner Best All Around Drummer
Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band

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Terry Bozzio
LEARN HOW TO
PLAY MUSICIALLY

Inducted into Modern Drummer’s
Hall of Fame

THE DRUM CHANNEL METHOD

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

Drum Channel Method. Customized Drum Lesson Plans. Includes beginning to advanced drum lesson material. For students, teachers, and hobbyists.

There are 10 Courses with over 250 Lessons and 60 Playalongs that are divided into 4 levels of difficulty. They cover technique, independence, vocabulary, rudiments, reading, and performance.

ORIGINAL PLAYALONGS

Play along to these classic original recordings, plus over 100 playalongs with live musicians! Choose from drums hot, drumless tracks or video. You can adjust the tempo, with drum charts to play along to.

COME TOGETHER
The Beatles

THRILLER
Michael Jackson

GIVE IT AWAY
Red Hot Chili Peppers

YELLOW
Coldplay

ROSANNA
Toto

AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN
Marvin Gaye

DC QUICK START!

Learn to play your first rock beat in 10 minutes with Val Sepulveda and Chad Smith, with or without a drum set. If you’ve never played before, these two courses will get you started. It’s fun and easy!

10 Topics

Learn the Beginner Rock Beats

Teacher:
Val Sepulveda
Level:
Beginner
10 Topics

Basic Rock Drumming Chad’s Way

Teacher:
Chad Smith
Level:
Beginner

THE ULTIMATE IN DRUM ENTERTAINMENT

With over 400 hours of original content, Drum Channel Entertainment is a great place to kick back, relax and enjoy your favorite drummers hanging out with other great drummers. Original series include The Chad Smith Show, The Terry Bozzio Show, Concerts, Historical Legends, Documentaries, Roundtables, and Drum Jams.

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WHAT ARTISTS ARE SAYING

SIGN UP FOR DRUM CHANNEL NOW FOR YOUR FREE 3-MONTH ROLAND CLOUD MEMBERSHIP!

We’re thrilled to present an exclusive collaboration with Roland Cloud! Dive into your rhythmic journey with a complimentary 3-month Ultimate membership.

DISCOVER THE WEALTH OF INFORMATION THAT AWAITS YOU

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.

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Metric Modulation

Virgil Donati
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Speed & Endurance

Thomas Pridgen
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Beginning Rock

Chad Smith
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Creative Drumming

Matt Garstka
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Gigging Advice

Tony Royster Jr.
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Perfect Time Keeping

JR Robinson
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Composition

Neil Peart
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Interviews

Mick Fleetwood
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Groove Breakdowns

Jess Bowen
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Musical Advice

Stewart Copeland
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Concert & Performance

Sheila E.
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Interview

Charlie Watts
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Conversation & Jam

Nandi Bushell
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Interview

Jay Weinberg
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Live Stream

Trevor Lawrence Jr.
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Speed & Endurance

Thomas Pridgen
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Improvisation & Jamming

JP Bouvet
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Interview

David Garibaldi
...and many more!

DISCOVER THE WEALTH OF INFORMATION THAT AWAITS YOU

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.

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Metric Modulation

Virgil Donati
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Speed & Endurance

Thomas Pridgen
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Beginning Rock

Chad Smith
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Creative Drumming

Matt Garstka
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Gigging Advice

Tony Royster Jr.
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Perfect Time Keeping

JR Robinson
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Composition

Neil Peart
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Interviews

Mick Fleetwood
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Groove Breakdowns

Jess Bowen
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Musical Advice

Stewart Copeland
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Concert & Performance

Sheila E.
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Interview

Charlie Watts
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Creative Chops

Aaron Spears
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First Drum Lesson

Val Sepulveda
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Cajon/Percussion

Mona Tavakoli
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Concert & Interview

Abe Laboriel Jr.
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Jazz Rock Drumming

Danny Seraphine
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Rock Grooves

Stephen Perkins
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Soloing & Improvising

Blaque Dynamite
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Vocabulary & Styles

Gregg Bissonette
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Advanced Independence

Marco Minnemann
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Interview

BILLY COBHAM
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Playing Songs

Taylor Hawkins
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Prog Drumming

Mike Portnoy
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Applying Latin Rhythms

Alex Acuña
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Independence & Rudiments

Thomas Lang
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Shuffles & Funk Studies

Rick Latham
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Pocket Playing

Eric Moore
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Musicianship

Terry Bozzio
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New Orleans Funk

Zigaboo Modeliste
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Hand Percussion

Giovanni Hidalgo
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Being Prepared

Queen Cora
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Home Studio Recording

Jake Reed
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Polyrhythms

Camille Bigeault
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Inspiration

Dennis Chambers
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Brazilian Rhythms

Ramon Montagner
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Writing Music

Elise Trouw
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Recording & Styles

Wiktoria Bialic
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Hand Technique & Rudiments

Chad Wackerman
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Latin Rock Drumming

Alex González
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Percussion on Drum Set

Walfredo Reyes Jr.
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Jazz Comping & Vocabulary

Mike Clark
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Conversation & Jam

Nandi Bushell
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Interview

Jay Weinberg
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Live Stream

Trevor Lawrence Jr.
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Songwriting & Production

Kaz Rodriguez
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Improvisation & Jamming

JP Bouvet
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Interview

David Garibaldi
...and many more!

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