Chad Smith
Chad Smith is the current drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which he joined in 1988. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Smith is also the drummer of the hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot, formed in 2008, and is currently the all-instrumental outfit Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats, who formed in 2007. As one of the most highly sought-after drummers, Smith has recorded with Glenn Hughes, Johnny Cash, John Fogerty, The Dixie Chicks, Jennifer Nettles, Kid Rock, Jake Bugg, and The Avett Brothers.



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Entertainment

Chad Smith Interviews Carlos Santana
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“The Chad Smith Show” featuring Abe Laboriel Jr., Stephen Perkins, Terry Bozzio and Don Lombardi with surprise guest Milana
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Chad Smith and Charlie Watts
Chad Smith, Charlie Watts
Chad Smith’s “My Story”
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Chad Smith, Terry Bozzio and Jim Keltner Jam
Chad Smith, Jim Keltner, Terry Bozzio
The Chad Smith Show with Abe Laboriel
Abe Laboriel Jr., Chad Smith
Chad Smith RHCP Concert – Backstage San Diego
Chad Smith, Don Lombardi
Chad Smith & Hal Blaine Interview
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The Chad Smith Show w/ Special Guest Kenny Aronoff
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Chad Smith & Cindy Blackman Interview
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The Chad Smith Show with Brooks Wackerman
Brooks Wackerman, Chad Smith
The Chad Smith Show with Stephen Perkins and Taylor Hawkins
Chad Smith, Stephen Perkins
The Chad Smith Show – Professional Drum Shop’s 50th Anniversary
Brooks Wackerman, Chad Smith, James Gadson
The Chad Smith Show with Special Guest Stephen Perkins and The Bombastic Meatbats
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Chad Smith Drum! Night Clinic
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Top 20 Chad Smith Finalists
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Play-Alongs

“Need Strange” | Chad Smith
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Bombastic Meatbats | “Oops, I Spilled My Beer”
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Bombastic Meatbats | “Battle for Ventura Blvd”
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Secrets From The Pros

Just for Fun, Chad Smith Air Drumming. Be Relaxed, Be Balanced.
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16th’s Note Feel Chad’s Way
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Playing Rim Shots Correctly
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Learn Your First Rock Beat
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Lessons for Purchase

Artist Courses

Beginner

  • Beginner 10 Lessons 2 hr 17 min

  • $1750

Basic Rock Drumming Chad’s Way

Chad Smith will give you a unique insight into the difference between playing a beat and playing a groove. This course could offer you one of the most important lessons of your drumming career. So whether you aspiring to be a professional or just starting out, this course will set you in the right direction.

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  • $1750

    10 Lessons 2 hr 17 min