This Month

Hannah Welton

Creating The Perfect Drum Part

As a drummer, you have the opportunity to bring LIFE to any song. Hannah Welton’s experience drumming for Prince was like attending the world’s greatest masterclass on creating the perfect drum part for every song. And now she’s going to pass that wisdom on to YOU in her first-ever DrumeoCOACHES course.

February

Greyson Nekrutman

Big Band Drumming Essentials

Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Joe Morello… the forefathers of drumming all came from one style: jazz. Drum prodigy, Greyson Nekrutman, is showing you the fundamentals of big band playing including how to swing, traditional grip basics, and more.

March

Aaron Spears

Musical Gospel Chops

With great chops, comes great responsibility. The Godfather of gospel chops is going to show you how to use chops to add powerful moments to any song – without distracting from the groove. Aaron Spears dives into lessons learned drumming for pop stars like Ariana Grande and Usher in this course & live interview.

April

Dennis Chambers

The Essence Of Funk Drumming

Learn the syncopated patterns of funk drumming from a living legend of the style. Dennis Chambers pushed the limits of funk drumming with Parliament/Funkadelic & John Scofield. And now he’s here to help you achieve new levels of independence & musicianship in your drumming.

Spring

Jay Weinberg

Metal Drumming Masterclass

Slipknot’s Jay Weinberg is here to show you how to keep up with drumming’s most demanding style. You’ll push your endurance, independence, and double kick in this course designed to be his ultimate breakdown of metal drumming. You’ll have clear takeaways & assignments to start applying right away.

Summer

Simon Phillips

Legendary Drum Sounds

Tuning is just the beginning. Legendary session drummer, Simon Phillips, will show you everything he’s learned about getting the best drum sound in any playing situation. From how you strike the drums to what gear you choose, the sound of your playing will rapidly improve in this course.

Summer

Steve Smith

Crafting Musical Drum Solos

Steve Smith has left no stone unturned in the world of drumming. From groundbreaking jazz performances to stadium rock anthems, Steve is one of drumming’s living legends. In his course, you’ll learn how to build musical drum solos and harness the power of technique to express yourself on the kit.

Summer

Casey Cooper & Cobus Potgieter

The Drummer Games

Two names have dominated drumming on the internet from the start: Casey Cooper & Cobus Potgieter. You’ll see drumming’s internet pioneers go head-to-head in the first-ever Drummer Games – complete with rudiment challenges, elimination solos, and more. Who said learning the drums can’t be fun?

Fall

Cindy Blackman Santana

Jazz & Fusion Drumming

Learning jazz will improve every area of your drumming. Dive into drumming's most challenging (and rewarding) style guided by Cindy Blackman Santana. Cindy will help you bring the spirit of jazz into everything you play for a more creative and inspiring approach to drumming.

Winter

Terri Lyne Carrington

Beyond Drumming For Drummers

Make drumming your creative outlet. Grammy-winner Terri Lyne Carrington will show you how to go beyond the “rules” of modern drumming and begin to speak your own language on the kit. This course will push your creativity and help you become the artist you were meant to be.

ARIC IMPROTA

NIGHT VERSES, FEVER 333

Aric Improta is pushing the boundaries of drum performances. Look no further than his exhilarating backflips mid drum solo in front of thousands of screaming fans.

A dedicated artist, Aric uses his original music projects (Night Verses & Fever333) to deliver sensational visual performances to the masses.

And now he’s here to help you think outside the box with your drumming and question the implied “rules” that might be holding you back from your next creative breakthrough.

DOMINO SANTANTONIO

TIKTOK SENSATION

Domino Santantonio took the world by storm in 2020. In less than a year, she amassed more than half a million TikTok followers by turning trending pop songs into infectious drum grooves.

When she’s not making viral TikTok videos, she’s touring with live pop acts and performing as a house drummer on nationally broadcast television shows.

She’s here to show you what the life of a pop drummer is like -- and to help you find YOUR spotlight.

DOROTHEA TAYLOR

THE GODMOTHER OF DRUMMING

Dorothea Taylor spent the majority of her drum career out of the spotlight -- teaching lessons to budding Michigan drum students.

That’s until she partnered with Drumeo to create a powerful viral video addressing societal expectations in drumming culture -- shocking audiences with her (un)surprising command of a hard-rock anthem, garnering millions of views in two days.

Get ready to hang with one of the internet’s most renowned drum instructors and strengthen your hands with Dorothea’s go-to drumline workouts.

JOHN WOOTON

PROFESSOR OF PERCUSSION

John Wooton brings an accomplished academic background to your DrumeoCOACHES roster.

Holding a doctorate in musical arts from the University of Iowa, John blends theory with the application of drum rudiments. And he can do more than teach. John is a decorated drum corps snare drummer garnering national recognition for his talents.

You’ll be spending time with the professor, inside DrumeoCOACHES, getting John’s wisdom for buttery smooth chops.

KAZ RODRIGUEZ

DRUMMER FOR JOSH GROBAN

Kaz Rodriguez brings more than an international touring resume with Grammy-nominee Josh Groban.

He produces some of the most in-demand play-along tracks in the drumming world -- with Anika Nilles, Chris Coleman, Aaron Spears and many more relying on his productions to showcase their skills.

And you’ll get to sit in with Kaz while he breaks down play alongs, discusses his creative process, and even help him write a brand new composition.

MATT MCGUIRE

THE CHAINSMOKERS

Matt McGuire rose to fame posting the highest caliber drum remixes the internet has ever seen. In the process, he grabbed the attention of some of the world’s biggest acts -- including The Chainsmokers.

Now Matt tours the world with one of pop’s biggest groups as drummer, musical director, and stage designer.

Matt’s going to help you push your performances and unlock creativity, excitement, and musicianship in everything you do.

LARNELL LEWIS

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER

In 2015, Larnell Lewis boarded a plane to the Netherlands to fill in for one of his drumming heroes, Robert “Sput” Searight. The rest is history.

Larnell learned a complex fusion set during the flight and went on to record one of the most celebrated live albums of the 21st century: We Like It Here by Snarky Puppy.

He’s a Grammy Award-winning musician, composer, producer, and educator -- and he’s here to teach YOU.

MICHAEL SCHACK

TOURING CLINICIAN

Michael Schack does it all.

Massive festival stages, sweaty European dance clubs, and concert venues around the world.

And more than a performer, he’s a clinician and teacher who knows how to translate his insights into practical results you can use.

Michael’s going to be showing what he does best -- how to energize every performance and translate digital music into compelling acoustic performances.

JARED FALK

Getting Started & Motivation

Jared Falk has been your trusted source for online drum lessons for 15+ years.

As the face of Drumeo, Jared is a pioneer of online drum instruction -- helping prospective drummers around the world learn their first beats and beyond.

His passion, grit, and approachable style have helped him become the most watched drum instructor online… ever! And now you’ll have exclusive access to ask him all your biggest questions -- from getting started to finding your unique voice on the drums.

TODD SUCHERMAN

ROCK ICON & EDUCATOR

Todd Sucherman has played more than 2000 rock shows -- entertaining music fans around the world for 30+ years.

He’s a decorated clinician, winning multiple awards for his educational DVDs and enjoying a 20+ year tenure with the legendary rock band Styx.

Todd’s here to share the wisdom he’s amassed in an impressive career -- both on stage performing to the masses and in the studio dialing in that perfect sound.