Weekly Drops

Weekly Drops

Honoring James Gadson: Lessons from a Master of R&B, Soul, and Funk Drums

April 8, 2026

James Gadson’s drumming shaped decades of R&B, soul, and blues, from The Jackson 5 to Bill Withers, B.B. King, and Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. In this Drum Channel Roundtable excerpt, Gadson shares his thoughts on groove, feel, and what makes music timeless.

Neil Peart on Staying Curious: Why Growth Never Stops for Great Drummers

March 3, 2026

Finding the Drum Hook: How Stephen Perkins Makes Drums Part of the Song

February 17, 2026

Mastering Six-Way Independence: Marco’s Drumming Exercises for Hands & Feet

January 6, 2026

JayJay Drums on Growing with Artists, Big Stages, and Lasting Tours

December 12, 2025

Terry Bozzio Interviews Nick Mason

November 8, 2025

The Art of Time in Drumming with JR Robinson

October 3, 2025

Remembering Walfredo Reyes Sr.

September 2, 2025

Florian Gouello on Modern Studio Tools, Workflow, and Sound Design

June 30, 2025

Inside Jim Keltner’s Drumming Style

May 14, 2025