Breaking Down “Evolution” | Part 2

Teacher: Peter Szendofi Length: 18 min Category: Beats / Grooves

Peter demonstrates "sample" sounds and how he triggers them within a song, not to mention his amazing technique. Aron explains the song "Endeavor" dedicated to honoring those who take humanity forward with samples of actual NASA communication. They play the song in part 3

Playing With Another Drummer Pt. 1

Teacher: Brooks Wackerman, John Wackerman Length: 5 min Category: Musicianship, Secrets From the Pros

Brooks and John Wackerman are in demand drummers who played with Bad Religion and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac.

Breaking Down “Endeavor” | Part 3

Teacher: Peter Szendofi Length: Category: Beats / Grooves

They break down the beats and theory behind the song "Endeavor" and Peter talks about his early career.

Playing With Another Drummer Pt. 2

Teacher: Brooks Wackerman, John Wackerman Length: 5 min Category: Musicianship, Secrets From the Pros

In this lesson, the Wackerman brothers will demonstrate the musicality of playing with another drummer.

Breaking Down “Shotgun” | Part 4

Teacher: Peter Szendofi Length: Category: Beats / Grooves

Part 4 breaks down their song entitled "Shotgun." Peter discusses how he approached adapting to electronic/drum & bass style drumming and what he did to create his parts for this song.

Playing with Another Drummer Effectively Pt. 1

Teacher: Steve Goold Length: 8 min Category: Musicianship, Secrets From the Pros

Steve gives basic tips on playing with another drummer. Don't feel like you have to prove yourself by playing everything you know, Steve breaks down whats more important.

Breaking Down “Syncopated Music” | Part 5

Teacher: Peter Szendofi Length: Category: Beats / Grooves

In part 5 Peter and Aaron break down "Syncopated Music." They describe how they came up with the swing time feel and hits during the melody. They also discuss the importance of developing a solid swing feel.

Curing the “Drummer’s Disease”

Teacher: Steve Goold Length: 7 min Category: Practice Tips, Secrets From the Pros

Steve gives basic tips on playing with another drummer. Try to record yourself and listen to another drummer and decide if you accompanied or played over them.

Breaking Down “High Voltage” & “Jazz In The House” | Part 6

Teacher: Peter Szendofi Length: Category: Beats / Grooves

Peter and Aaron break down their song entitled "High Voltage." Aaron discusses how challenging it was to adapt to rapping in 6/4. Peter breaks down his drumbeat and what inspired him to come up with it.

Developing 12-Bar Blues Soloing Ideas

Teacher: Gregg Bissonette Length: 5 min Category: Musicianship, Secrets From the Pros, Soloing

Gregg Bissonette shows us some tips and solecistic ideas for playing over a 12-bar blues form.