No Sticks Required. Get Inspired

Teacher: Chad Wackerman Length: 13 min Category: Inspiration, Musicianship, Secrets From the Pros

Sometimes we just need to hear something to help us get to the next level of our drumming. Chad shares some valuable knowledge about playing to the song.

Defining the Concept of Time

Teacher: JR Robinson, Luis Conte Length: 5 min Category: Inspiration, Secrets From the Pros, Time Keeping

The ultimate definition of time from two of the most respected timekeepers in music.

Breaking Down “Mountain Song”

Teacher: Stephen Perkins Length: 10 min Category: Beats / Grooves, Rock, Secrets From the Pros

Stephen explains how he came up with the beat for the classic Jane's Addition track "Mountain Song," and then walks you through how to play it.

The Moeller Method: How Sanford Moeller Taught Jim Chapin

Teacher: Jim Chapin Length: 5 min Category: Hand Technique, Secrets From the Pros

In this lesson, Jim gives a brief explanation and discusses the misleading pictures of the method and plays and talks about independence.

27 – Advice for Young Drummers and A Story About Gene Krupa

Teacher: Jim Chapin Length: 5 min Category: Hand Technique, Rudiments, Secrets From the Pros, Technique

When Gene Krupa calls and asks you to give him some lessons in his later life, you know you are in a class of your own.

Not a Secret, Just Inspiration

Teacher: Thomas Pridgen Length: 9 min Category: Inspiration, Secrets From the Pros

Before recording our lesson, we got to see Pridgen warm up and improvise on his kit. Check out his fluidity and effortless technique.

The Natural Motion of a Wrist Turn

Teacher: Freddie Gruber Length: 7 min Category: Hand Technique, Secrets From the Pros

Gruber demonstrates the key mechanics of hand strokes, analyzing the wrist, hand, and finger movements.

Recording from Your Home Studio Pt. 1

Teacher: Terry Bozzio Length: 8 min Category: Practice Tips, Secrets From the Pros

Terry takes us through the process of home studio recording where a client has sent him a track that he will record several drum tracks for.

Recording from Your Home Studio Pt. 2

Teacher: Terry Bozzio Length: 9 min Category: Practice Tips, Secrets From the Pros

Terry works with Chris Denogean, Drum Channel's engineer and shows you how he writes out a chart for what he is going to play.

Fixing Your Stage Fright

Teacher: Peter Erskine Length: 5 min Category: Inspiration, Secrets From the Pros

Peter shares personal stories that helped shape his amazing career. There is no drumset required for this lesson, the whole point is simply to listen.