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Brett Clur  /  Drummers
7+ Ways To Make Money Playing Drums
"Can I have a social media career?" "Can my band pay the bills?" Here are all the ways you can make money as a drummer.

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.

Aaron Edgar  /  Drummers
Vinnie Paul: 5 Reasons The Pantera Drummer Was A Genius
Looking at his work in Pantera, Damageplan, Hellyeah and Rebel Meets Rebel, here are 5 reasons why Vinnie Paul was a drumming genius.

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!

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Ringo Starr: 5 Reasons The Beatles Drummer Is A Genius
Ringo Starr is one of the most underrated famous drummers of all time. Here are five reasons why the Beatles drummer deserves more respect.

Jay Weinberg  /  Feature Stories
One Foot In Front Of The Other
This narrative - Jay Weinberg's life and story in his own words - details growing up with dad Max Weinberg, joining Slipknot, and his best advice for drummers.

Drumeo Team  /  Drummers
The Winners Of The 2022 Drumeo Awards
Finally, they're here: the winners of the 2022 Drumeo Awards!

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Blink-182’s Travis Barker: 4+ Reasons He’s A Drumming Genius
Travis Barker is one of the top drummers of all time. Here are reasons why the Blink-182 sticksman isn't overrated.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
The Best Drum Parts From Nirvana’s “Nevermind”
We dive into the drum parts from every song on Nirvana's Nevermind.

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.

Drumeo Team  /  Drummers
The 2022 Drumeo “Drummer Of The Year” Awards
Vote for the top drummers of 2022 in this year's Drumeo Drummer Of The Year Awards!

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Stewart Copeland: Here’s Why The Police Drummer Is A Genius
Stewart Copeland is the longtime drummer of The Police, and he has one of the most recognizable sounds of all time.

Greyson Nekrutman  /  Drummers
Is The Movie “Whiplash” Real Or Fake?
Drumming in TV & movies: is it real or fake? Greyson Nekrutman reacts to "Whiplash" and talks about his own drumming education.

Charlie Engen  /  Interviews
A Change In Trajectory
In just a few weeks, Charlie Engen (Five Finger Death Punch) went from playing small clubs to sold out arenas. Here's what happened...

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.

Greyson Nekrutman  /  Drummers
5 Tricks You Can Steal From Big Band Drummers
Greyson Nekrutman is known for his classic sound. Here are the legendary drummers who influenced the young pro.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Led Zeppelin’s Drummer John Bonham: 5 Reasons Why He Was A Genius
From trademark triplets to frenzied solos, John "Bonzo" Bonham was one of the greatest rock drummers in history.

Vinny Mauro  /  Feature Stories
When It All Comes Full Circle
Vinny Mauro (Motionless In White) had one beloved venue at the top of his bucket list. This is how he finally got to headline there.

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.

Drumeo Team  /  Drummers
How To Play Four On The Floor
Learn how to play '4 on the floor', the most popular dance beat on earth.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
Elvin Jones: 6 Reasons Why He Was A Drumming Genius
Elvin Jones was one of jazz's most influential drummers. But why?

Nate Smith  /  Drummers
Why Great Drummers Are Better Than The Rest Of Us
Great drummers sound so great because of the accuracy of their note placement. Here are some metronome exercises to help your timing.

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.

Brandon Toews  /  Drummers
We Broke Down Art Blakey’s 3 Most Celebrated Grooves
We break down some of the most famous drum parts played by legendary jazz drummer Art Blakey.

Simon Phillips  /  Feature Stories
Developing Sound Judgment
It took time for Simon Phillips to develop his legendary drum sound. Read his story and find out what he was working with back in the recording studios of the '70s.

Ash Pearson  /  Drummers
Joey Jordison: 4 Reasons Why He Was Such A Legendary Metal Drummer
Joey Jordison was one of the most influential metal drummers of all time. We break down exactly how he reached legendary status.

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.

Ash Pearson  /  Drummers
The Best 50 Metal Drummers Of All Time
Are these the top 50 drummers of all time? Ash Pearson (Revocation) has put together his ultimate list.

Brandon Toews  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
Taylor Hawkins’ Best Drum Parts (With Notation)
Taylor Hawkins, late drummer of the Foo Fighters, was a huge inspiration in the rock world. Here's why.

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