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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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Tommy Aldridge  /  Full Lessons
Legendary Heavy Metal Grooves & Fills With Tommy Aldridge
In this video lesson, Tommy Aldridge breaks down key Whitesnake and Ozzy fills, talks about working with Randy Rhoads and more.

ZackGrooves  /  Full Lessons
Giving Drum Chops The “ZackGrooves Treatment” (Full Lesson)
Want to know how to spice up your drum chops? This ZackGrooves lesson is for you!

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.

Todd Sucherman  /  Full Lessons
The Most Influential Drummers Of All Time
Todd Sucherman highlights some of the most influential drummers of all time and shows some of his favorite licks from each.

Aaron Spears  /  Full Lessons
What’s Better: Drum Chops Or Groove?
It's the eternal question: should drummers be fast, complex players, or simple groovers? Aaron Spears shows you how to balance both.

Steve Smith  /  Full Lessons
Steve Smith’s Journey To Rock Drummer Stardom
Steve Smith, drummer of Vital Information and former drummer of Journey, breaks down legendary drum parts and talks about Indian rhythms.

Dennis Chambers  /  Full Lessons
Free Funk Drumming Masterclass With Dennis Chambers
Dennis Chambers has drummed for some of the biggest names in funk music and beyond. Watch and learn from one of the greats!

Greyson Nekrutman  /  Full Lessons
How To Drum Like Buddy Rich
Learn how to play Buddy Rich's famous one-handed roll and more in this Big Band lesson from Greyson Nekrutman.

Simon Phillips  /  Full Lessons
Simon Phillips’ Tips To Be A Better Sounding Drummer
Learn how to be a better-sounding drummer with these legendary tips from prolific drummer/producer Simon Phillips.

Hannah Welton  /  Full Lessons
What Hannah Welton Learned Drumming With Prince
Prince's former drummer shares stories about Prince, tips she learned from working with him, and more.

Emmanuelle Caplette  /  Full Lessons
Emmanuelle Caplette Makes Rudiments Fun
Emmanuelle Caplette will make you see rudiments in ways you never thought to before! Ready to overhaul your drumming?

Ryan Van Poederooyen  /  Full Lessons
This Exercise Will Help You Learn Odd Time Drumming
If you're new to playing in odd time, this one exercise will make it much easier to get used to playing in 5, 7, 9, and more.

Jack Thomas  /  Full Lessons
Developing Your Weaker Hand
Weak no more! Learn how to develop your non-dominant hand from an amazing drummer who literally had no other option.

Domino Santantonio  /  Full Lessons
The 21st Century Pop Drummer
Domino Santantonio has blown up on social media with her catchy covers. Learn how to be a modern pop drummer in this full lesson!

Rob Brown  /  Full Lessons
Improve Your Pocket Overnight
Rob 'Beatdown' Brown teaches you how to play in the pocket and how to make smarter decisions as a working drummer.

Randy Cooke  /  Drum Beats
How To Turn One Rock Beat Into 30 Beats (Full Course)
In this full course, Randy Cooke teaches you how to get way more bang for your buck from every beat you learn.

Heather Thomas  /  Drum Fills
7 Steps To Better Drum Fills
Drummer and singer-songwriter, Heather Thomas breaks down the simplest and most melodic way to write drum fills.

Glen Sobel  /  Full Lessons
The Secret To The Perfect Arena Rock Snare Sound
Did you know you can get Alice Cooper's epic snare sound without changing your gear? Check out this full lesson with Glen Sobel!

Alex Rudinger  /  Full Lessons
Mental Health For Modern Drummers
Ever dealt with anxiety or depression, or know what it's like to be hard on yourself? Don't miss this lesson with Alex Rudinger.

Dorothea Taylor  /  Full Lessons
Why Paradiddles Are So Important
Dorothea Taylor - aka 'The Godmother of Drumming' - explains why paradiddles are important and shows how to make practicing them fun.

Stephane Chamberland  /  Drum Fills
How To Build Tastier Drum Fills
Stephane Chamberland shows you tips for stick control and ghost notes, how to build cool fills with rolls, and much more.

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