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Chad Smith  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
How To Play “Californication” By The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer, Chad Smith shows you how to play "Californication" the right way.

Thomas Lang  /  Performances & Playalongs
We Dared Thomas Lang To Play “Lux Aeterna” By Metallica
Can Thomas Lang learn a Metallica song after hearing it twice? Of course he can.

Brandon Toews  /  Performances & Playalongs
Drumming To Every Foo Fighters Song Ever (183 Songs)
In this ultimate tribute, one drummer plays all 183 Foo Fighters songs in a one-take medley.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Performances & Playalongs
Michael Jackson’s Drummer Plays “Billie Jean”
Watch Michael Jackson's drummer, Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett, play the iconic hit "Billie Jean" and break into a killer triple bass drum solo.

Hannah Welton  /  Drum Beats
The 10 Best Funk Beats Of All Time
Follow along with Hannah Welton (Prince) as she goes through the top 10 funk beats every drummer should know.

Nic Collins  /  Full Lessons
The Beats Of Genesis: Nic Collins Breaks Down His Dad’s Grooves
Nic Collins, son of legendary drummer Phil Collins, teaches the grooves of Genesis in this free hour-long video lesson.

Brandon Toews  /  Drum Beats
The 8 Tool Beats Every Drummer Should Know
Challenge yourself to learn 8 of Danny Carey's jaw-dropping drum parts.

Sarah Thawer  /  Drum Beats
This Indian Rhythm Will Help Your Odd Time Drumming
Sarah Thawer shares one of her favorite Indian rhythms - the rupak - and teaches you how to feel odd time differently.

Travis Barker  /  Hand Technique
Travis Barker’s Favorite Warm-Up (Hint: It’s Rudiments)
Now's your chance to steal Travis Barker's warm-up routine - even if you aren't preparing to play with blink-182.

ZackGrooves  /  Hand Technique
10x Your Drum Chops With This Free 10-Minute Paradiddle Workout
If you want to be able to groove (and shred) like the world's best drummers, try this daily drum-along workout with ZackGrooves.

Evan Chapman  /  Health
5 Tips To Overcome Stage Fright
Stage fright stopping you from living your dreams? Try some of these research-supported techniques to curb your performance anxiety.

Kaz Rodriguez  /  Full Lessons
How To Practice To Drumless Loops
Kaz Rodriguez's drumless tracks are used by pro drummers around the world. He shares how and why to jam to loops.

Drumeo Team  /  Drummers
Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith: Everything You Need To Know
Chad Smith has had a legendary drumming career playing with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and more. And he's a fun guy!

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Meg White: 3 Reasons Why She’s A Drumming Genius
Meg White doesn't get enough credit. Here's why she deserves to go down in history as one of the most iconic rock drummers.

Aaron Edgar  /  Drummers
Meshuggah’s Tomas Haake: 5 Reasons He’s A Drumming Genius
Meshuggah drummer Tomas Haake helped pioneer a metal subgenre and create one of the most recognizable kick patterns of all time.

Neal Daniels  /  Drummers
How To Get Gigs As A Drummer (Pro Advice)
Pro drummer Neal Daniels shares his top tips for getting gigs.

Drumeo Team  /  Beginner Lessons
The Best Drum Sets For Kids (2023)
Most of these drum sets are perfectly-sized for kids. Check out these reviews!

Drumeo Team  /  Gear
The Best Cymbals For Drummers (2023)
These are 20 of the best cymbals on the market today, reviewed by pro drummers.

Drumeo Team  /  Gear
The 5 Best Headphones For Drummers Under $300 (2023)
If you're having trouble choosing new headphones, here are the 5 best options for drummers.

Drumeo Team  /  Beginner Lessons
10+ Free Tools & Resources For Drummers
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