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Drumeo and Guitar Center: Your Partners in Music Education
Attention All Drummers in the USA! 🇺🇸 We’re thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between Musora, the leading online music education platform, and Guitar Center, the premier retailer of musical instruments and gear. This collaboration is set to transform the way you learn, practice, and grow as a musician. Whether you’re a beginner picking up […]

Drumeo Team  /  Drummers
Slipknot’s New Drummer Is Eloy Casagrande
Slipknot's new drummer is Eloy Casagrande, formerly of legendary Brazilian band Sepultura.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Jimmy Sullivan (The Rev) Was A Drumming Genius: Here’s Why
Avenged Sevenfold's original drummer, The Rev, is still one of metal's most influential figures. Get the 411 on Jimmy Sullivan here.

Drumeo Team  /  Drummers
The Winners Of The 2023 Drumeo Awards
Drumroll, please: here are the winners of the 2023 Drumeo Awards!

Gregg Bissonette  /  Drum Beats
Gregg Bissonette’s 13 Favorite Drum Parts
Gregg Bissonette has worked with everyone from David Lee Roth to Ringo Starr. Here are his favorite drum parts!

Mike Portnoy  /  Full Lessons
Mike Portnoy Rejoins Dream Theater: The Full Interview
In Mike Portnoy's first on-camera interview since rejoining Dream Theater, find out how he got his gig back and more.

Drumeo Team  /  Drummers
The 2023 Drumeo Awards
Vote for the top drummers of 2023 in this year's Drumeo Drummer Of The Year Awards!

II  /  Full Lessons
An Offering From Drumeo | Sleep Token II (Interview & Drum Playthroughs)
In this hour-long interview and performance video, Sleep Token's drummer II provides an offering.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Keith Moon: 5 Reasons Why The Who Drummer Was A Genius
Keith Moon was one of the most unique drummers of all time. Here's why "Moon The Loon" was a genius.

Drumeo Team  /  Drummers
100+ Drum Terms: A Beginner’s List
Here are 100+ drumming terms to answer your "wtf does this mean?" questions.

Samantha Landa  /  Drummers
Mike Portnoy: Everything You Need To Know About The Prog Metal Monster
Mike Portnoy has returned as the drummer of Dream Theater! Here's everything you should know about the prog metal master.

Drumeo Team  /  Drummers
Remembering Dom Famularo (1953-2023)
Dom Famularo, drumming's global ambassador, has sadly passed away.

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.

Eloy Casagrande  /  Full Lessons
Eloy Casagrande: Why Brazilian Metal Rules
In his former band Sepultura, Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot) fuses traditional Brazilian rhythms with metal.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Tommy Lee: 5 Reasons Why He’s A Drumming Genius
Is Tommy Lee a good drummer? Here are 5 reasons why he isn't just good - he's great.

Eloy Casagrande  /  Drummers
Eloy Casagrande Learns “Rescued” By Foo Fighters
We dared Sepultura's Eloy Casagrande to learn "Rescued" by Foo Fighters...on the spot.

Dirk Verbeuren  /  Full Lessons
Megadeth Drummer Dirk Verbeuren Shares His Double Kick Secrets (And More)
Megadeth's drummer talks about joining the band, shows you swivel technique and performs some of the band's biggest bangers.

Samantha Landa  /  Drummers
Josh Freese: All About Foo Fighters’ New Drummer
The Foo Fighters have revealed Josh Freese as their new live drummer. Here's everything you need to know.

ZackGrooves  /  Drummers
We Dared ZackGrooves To Play An Architects Song
Can ZackGrooves learn an Architects song on the spot?

Greyson Nekrutman  /  Full Lessons
Greyson Nekrutman: How To Become A Versatile Drummer
Greyson Nekrutman is a Big Band drummer, but he's also the drummer for Suicidal Tendencies. How? Don't miss this video!

Jonathan Moffett  /  Drummers
Michael Jackson’s Drummer Plays “Numb” By Linkin Park
Did you ever think you'd see Jonathan Moffett cover Linkin Park? Neither did we.

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.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Roger Taylor: 3 Reasons Why The Queen Drummer Is A Genius
There's a lot you might not know about Roger Taylor, drummer for Queen.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Full Lessons
The Art Of Triple Bass Drumming
Sugarfoot earned his nickname for a reason. Learn how he dances around three bass drums in this full lesson.

Chad Smith  /  Full Lessons
Red Hot Chili Peppers Drum Beats & Fills (Chad Smith Lesson)
Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, opens a window into the grooves of RHCP and more.

Brittany Bowman  /  Feature Stories
Sorry, I’m Not Sorry
Her roommate told her she'd never get anywhere in the music industry. Now she's drumming for Demi Lovato.

Jonathan Moffett  /  Full Lessons
Michael Jackson’s Drummer – Who Is Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett?
Michael Jackson's drummer earned the nickname "Sugarfoot" because of his sweet bass drum skills. Learn more about Jonathan Moffett here!

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