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JERRY ADOLPHE
JERRY ADOLPHE
Jerry Adolphe has been teaching drums for more than 40 years now, with a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with his students. He has performed with The Jim Byrnes Band, Chilliwack, Lisa Brokop, and many others - winning the West Coast Music Association’s award for “Percussionist of the Year” from 1987 to 1990, as well as the “Best Drummer” award from the British Columbia Country Music association, every year since 2005.
LINKS: FACEBOOK
ENDORSEMENTS: PEARL
FLORIAN ALEXANDRU-ZORN
FLORIAN ALEXANDRU-ZORN
Florian Alexandru-Zorn, considered to be the leading educator on brush playing, is a full time instructor, musician, and author. He is well known for his wide range of teaching materials, most notably his book "The Complete Guide To Playing Brushes" which gave him international acknowledgement. Florian has hosted workshops all over Europe with artists such as Steve Smith and Jost Nickel, and has also worked with the European Masterclass Big Band, conducted by Peter Herbolzheimer. Other projects Florian is involved with include: Jazz Quadrat (Jazz/World), Christoph Neuhaus Quintet (Jazz), Ken Kenay (Hip Hop).
HENRIQUE DE ALMEIDA
HENRIQUE DE ALMEIDA
Henrique De Almeida holds a Masters Degree in Music Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi and is an associate professor (and a graduate) from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. As an accomplished author and clinician, Henrique is constantly bringing quality learning materials to the drumming community that are consistently ranked high in Modern Drummer Magazine . He has also worked with some of the biggest names in the TV industry such as HBO, and has even performed for the President of the United States! He is the creator and leader of The Agora Trio and the jazz-fusion group World News.
CARMINE APPICE
CARMINE APPICE
One of the premier showmen in rock, Carmine Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances as the drummer for Vanilla Fudge, in addition to becoming a highly sought-after session drummer playing with countless artists including Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osborne, Ted Nugent, and Pink Floyd. As an educator, Carmine was the first to legitimize rock drumming with his landmark book, "The Realistic Rock Drum Method", selling more than 400,000 copies.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
ENDORSEMENTS: VIC FIRTH | EVANS | SHURE | ISTANBUL | DW | DDRUM
TOSIN ARIBISALA
TOSIN ARIBISALA
Tosin Aribisala is a composer, vocalist, and percussionist who explores a wide variety of genres such as jazz, funk, rock, reggae, and Afro-Cuban music. Tosin has performed, recorded, and toured around the world with various groups and artists including Taj Mahal, Baba Maal, Fatoumata Diawara, Spyro Gyra, Julie Dexter, Femi Kuti, and many others. In 2009, 2010, and 2011, Tosin was nominated for the Wamma Awards for "best world music instrumentalist" by the Washington Area Music Association. Tosin appeared at the Percussive Arts Society's International Convention (PASIC) as a clinician and performer in 2016.
KENNY ARONOFF
KENNY ARONOFF
One of the world’s most influential and in-demand drummers, Kenny Aronoff was voted best “Pop/Rock Drummer” and best “Studio Drummer” for five straight years by the readers of Modern Drummer magazine - and has played with a who’s who list of the music industry including John Mellencamp, The Rolling Stones, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Alice Cooper, George Jones, and many others.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM
ENDORSEMENTS: TAMA | YAMAHA | VIC FIRTH | EVANS | MEINL | SHURE | ZILDJIAN
DAVE ATKINSON
DAVE ATKINSON
Drummer for the Canadian rock-band YUCA, Dave Atkinson is one of our most popular instructors. Teaching for over eight years now, he has helped thousands of students reach their goals through FreeDrumLessons.com, DrumLessons.com, and the instructional programs “Drum Play-Along System” and “Bass Drum Secrets”. A precise double-bass drummer and practice-pad lover, Dave brings a fresh outlook to the world of education through his hybrid teaching style - combining the best that formal training has to offer, with the creativity and resourcefulness of a self-taught drummer.
LINKS: FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | GOOGLE +
ENDORSEMENTS: CASEY DRUMS
BRUCE BECKER
BRUCE BECKER
Drummer, educator, and producer Bruce Becker is the founding member and drummer of the David Becker Tribune. Bruce spent a long period of time from 1977 to 1984 studying with Freddie Gruber, which has influenced the past three decades of his overall drum education approach and teaching methods. His reputation has caused a vast amount of drummers to seek his teachings such as David Garibaldi, Mark Schulman, Daniel Glass, Glen Sobel, and many more. Bruce's drumming has been heard across a wide variety of television such as Monday Night Football, Entertainment Tonight, The Weather Channel, and advertisements.
JASON BITTNER
JASON BITTNER
Widely known as the drummer from American metal band Shadows Fall, Jason Bittner has won numerous awards including Modern Drummer Magazine’s #1 Metal Drummer in 2005 and 2006, #1 Up and Coming Drummer in 2004 and 2005, and #2 Clinician for DRUM! magazine in 2011. The spotlight shifted to Jason immediately after joining Shadows Fall, starting with the band’s 2002 release, The Art of Balance, which served as their breakthrough album. After stunning everyone with his performance with the band, he began hosting jaw-dropping clinics where he further boosted his status in the drumming community. In 2014, Jason Bittner joined the thrash metal band Flotsam and Jetsam.
CHAD BJORGAN
CHAD BJORGAN
A recipient of the prestigious Louis Armstrong Jazz award, Chad has been sharing his outstanding musical proficiency with students for over 20 years now. His wealth of knowledge and massive teaching skills, earned him a teaching chair at Golden Ears Music, Pacific Life Bible College, and Richmond House of Music, as well as a vast experience as a clinician. Couple that with his previous work as a drum-line instructor and performer, and ability to play various styles of music with great feel, authenticity, and taste, and you’ve got yourself a very unique member of our team of instructors.
JOHN BLACKWELL
JOHN BLACKWELL
John Blackwell is an extraordinary live and studio musician whose infectious groove and jaw-dropping showmanship techniques have helped seize the drum chair for some of the biggest names in the music industry: Prince, Justin Timberlake, Cameo, Patti LaBelle, and Hikaru Utada, just to name a few. As an accomplished musician, John found in the world of education another outlet for his love for music and drumming, as seen through his performance at the Modern Drummer Festival and the release of two instructional DVDs.
GERGO BORLAI
GERGO BORLAI
In his home country of Hungary, Gergo Borlai has appeared on more than a 100 albums, received two lifetime achievement awards and two "gold record awards," as well as the Golden Drumstick Prize and the Artisjus Lifetime Achievement Award. Gergo has become one of the most exciting up-and-coming drumset artists and has grown in popularity with his breathtaking solos on YouTube as well as with several recent performances at drum festivals across the globe.
ERIC BOUDREAULT
ERIC BOUDREAULT
Eric Boudreault's drumming journey took off in 1999 when he was selected to be a part of the Yamaha Rising Stars showcase at the Montreal Drum Festival. He has become one of the busiest international touring Canadian drummers with 15 years on the road and more than 4000 shows with different projects. In 2012, Eric released his educational book titled Drumming Language. Eric has appeared in Modern Drummer, Drums Etc., and DRUM!Magazine - as well as major TV shows such as Jay Leno, KTLA Morning, The Today Show, and many more!
GULLI BRIEM
GULLI BRIEM
Gulli Briem has been a professional musician since the young age of 16 and has since been nominated five times as drummer of the year in Iceland. He is one of the founding members of the band Mezzoforte which he has played with since 1977. He has performed with a wide range of artists including Philip Catharine, Mornington Lockett, Tony Smith, Michael Ball,Jonn Savannah, and the British National Symphony Orchestra. In addition, Gulli has a side project named Earth Affair where he explores new territories with unusual compositions and sounds.
GERRY BROWN
GERRY BROWN
Gerry Brown's musical journey started with fellow school mate Stanley Clarke who calls him "the first musician I ever played with", and together they crafted the revolutionary "School Days" recording that has inspired drummers and bassists worldwide. Gerry Brown has since established his reputation as a groove master, playing with legendary artists including Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Ritchie, Phil Collins, Marvin Gaye, Chick Corea, and many more.
SEAN BROWNE
SEAN BROWNE
As marketing manager, artist relations, and product designer for Yamaha Canada Music since 1993, Sean Browne brings a world of experience and knowledge to the table. When it comes to talking about drum gear and how to use it to its fullest potential, this Humber College of Music graduate is one of Drumeo’s go-to instructors - and especially in the fields of electronic percussion, acoustic drums, and hardware.
ENDORSEMENTS: YAMAHA
J.C. BRYANT
WILL CALHOUN
WILL CALHOUN
Will Calhoun, the widely acclaimed drummer from the band Living Colour, graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston where he received a Bachelor's degree in Music Production and engineering. He was voted the #1 progressive drummer three times by Rolling Stone Magazine's critics poll, as well as Best New Drummer by Modern Drummer in 1988. In addition to his vast work with Living Colour, Will has recorded and/or toured with diverse artists including B.B. King, Mick Jagger, Jaco Pastorious, Harry Belafonte, Pharoah Sanders, Jack Dejohnette, Paul Simon, and many more.
BILLY COBHAM
BILLY COBHAM
William Emanuel "Billy" Cobham, arguably the epitome of the fusion drummer, is an American composer, bandleader, and educator with an extensive list of accomplishments. Early in his career, Cobham spent two years with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. After recording four albums, Cobham then went on to release Spectrum (1973) which marked his debut as a solo musician and is regarded as the most significant contributions to the development of fusion music. During this period, Cobham was also hired multiple times by Miles Davis to record several of his compositions (which were then released over several of Miles' albums, including the ground-breaking jazz-fusion album Bitches Brew). He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall Of Fame in 1987.
ISSAH CONTRACTOR
ISSAH CONTRACTOR
Winner of the 2013 Roland V-Drums World Championship, Issah Contractor is a uniquely talented and creative professional musician who displays a fierce virtuoso command of both bass guitar and drums. With an identifiable and unique language, he always finds a way to express an emotion that is heartfelt and true to the spirit of the genre he’s playing - whether it’s rock, jazz, reggae, funk, or metal. Issah brings a new approach to the world of drum education that drinks from the lake of his experiences as an instructor, drummer, and bassist.
CASEY COOPER
CASEY COOPER
Casey Cooper, or “COOP3RDRUMM3R,” as he is more commonly known by his YouTube handle, was born in Arlington, Texas, but currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Casey plays in a wide variety of gigs, everything from rock bands to churches, orchestras to solo performances, but is best known for his entertaining videos that he posts on his YouTube channel, which now boasts over 600,000 subscribers, over 125 million views and attracts more than 5 million views a month.
JOE CRABTREE
JOE CRABTREE
Joe Crabtree is the drummer for one of the British bands that most contributed to the development of rock music: Wishbone Ash. When not on the road, he focus extensively on the educational side of things through either his website or YouTube. A teacher at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, England, Joe’s work as a touring musician, coupled with an ease to break down the smallest of intricacies are sure to take your drumming and knowledge about music-making to a completely new level.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | TWITTER
ENDORSEMENTS: SONOR | PORTER AND DAVIES | VIC FIRTH | EVANS | SENSAPHONICS | ZILDJIAN
MURRAY CREED
MURRAY CREED
Murray Creed is a professional touring and studio musician who has been teaching drums for over 20 years. After graduating from the prestigious Percussion Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California, Murray opened Groove Studios in Victoria, Canada, where he teaches 50 students on a weekly basis. Author of the five-book series “Groove Evolution” and founder of the Victoria Drum Festival, Murray is a huge fan of showing rock drummers how to incorporate other styles of drumming into their playing, to build creativity, musicality, and independence.
JAY DEACHMAN
JAY DEACHMAN
The epitome of a working drummer, Jay has garnered a wealth of knowledge over the last 25-plus years as a studio and live performer for bands like Theory Of A Deadman, Default, Copyright, and Loverboy, and as a private instructor. He’s a Drummers Collective graduate and has studied under master drummers like Jim Chapin, Dom Famularo, and Matt Chamberlain. So whether he’s teaching about hand technique, live and studio drumming, or all the different styles he knows how to play, you’ll be sucked into his world - a world filled with knowledge, experience, excellence, and fun.
DAVE DICENSO
DAVE DICENSO
Dave DiCenso is a Boston-area drummer whose talent and diverse musicality have scored him a wide range of drumming achievements. Having performed with artists such as Josh Groban, Steve Morse Band, Hiromi, John Petrucci, and Duran Duran, Dave is a widely sought-after player. In addition to his performing abilities, Dave is also a Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music. He is an experienced clinician and has been a featured artist at major percussion industry events such as Modern Drummer Festival, P.A.S.I.C., NAMM, and the Montreal Drum Festival.
GABOR DORNYEI
GABOR DORNYEI
Gábor Dörnyei is a talented musician who is currently a faculty member at The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) in London and the drummer for the group Thunder Duo. Gábor’s wide range of talent has scored him sharing the stage with top players such as Jojo Mayer, Billy Cobham, Gavin Harrison, Ian Paice, Steve Smith, Chris Coleman, and was even hand picked to tour the world with the sensational LONDON PRODUCTION Michael Jackson – Thriller.
JACK DUNCAN
JACK DUNCAN
A Juno Award receiver, recognized internationally for his work in the study and promotion of Afro-Cuban music, Jack Duncan has worked with top artists like Chicago and Donna Summers, and has been involved in the making of soundtracks for the movie “Ratatouille” and the TV shows “The Sentinel”, “Saved”, and “The L Word”. Jack has studied extensively in Cuba with Los Muñequitos de Matanzas as well as legendary Cuban percussionist Changuito, and is a dedicated educator who knows what it takes to become a well-rounded percussionist.
RONN DUNNETT
RONN DUNNETT
Famous for making some of the best metal drum shells in the business, and the first to offer titanium drum sets, Ronn Dunnett is a renown drum designer, builder, and visionary, whose client list includes Carter Beauford, Dennis Chambers, Neil Peart, Joey Jordison, and Simon Phillips. Ronn has developed and patented a number of drum-related inventions including the adjustable air vent, swivel-lever snare drum throw-off with a quick release snare attachment, and a wood-metal hybrid batter hoop.
ENDORSEMENTS: DUNNETT
LIONEL DUPERRON
LIONEL DUPERRON
A focused musician and an extremely affable and knowledgeable teacher with over 25 years of professional experience, Lionel Duperron is as passionate about teaching as he’s dedicated. Proficient with every genre of drumming, he achieved worldwide acclaim with his fresh approach to teaching rudiments musically on FreeDrumLessons.com and DrumLessons.com, as well as with two popular instructional programs: the “Drum Fill System” and the “Drum Rudiment System”.
LINKS: WEBSITE
ENDORSEMENTS: CASEY DRUMS
AARON EDGAR
AARON EDGAR
Aaron Edgar is a professional studio and touring musician with over 15 years of teaching experience. Coupling his educational know-how with the ability to play various styles of music with ease and taking rhythmic concepts to a whole new level, makes for yet another fantastic drummer to learn from and get inspired by on Drumeo. Aaron is our very own rhythm illusionist: a master at making odd concepts like polyrhythms and metric modulation, easy to understand and apply to the kit.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | TWITTER | GOOGLE + | INSTAGRAM
ENDORSEMENTS: EVANS | SABIAN | SONOR | VATER | PURE SOUND | PEARL | PROTECTION RACKET | KELLY SHU | BILLDIDIT
SONNY EMORY
SONNY EMORY
Former drummer for legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire, Sonny Emory has recorded and/or performed with a who’s who list of the music industry, including Eric Clapton, Joe Sample, Stanley Clarke, David Sanborn, Bette Midler, Al Jarreau, Paula Abdul, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Boz Scaggs. With a B.A. in Jazz Performance and a chair as part-time professor of Applied Percussion at Georgia State University, Sonny is a renown clinician and a knowledgeable teacher.
PETER ERSKINE
PETER ERSKINE
Voted “Best Jazz Drummer of the Year” 10 times by the readers of Modern Drummer magazine, Peter Erskine has appeared on over 600 albums and film scores, having played with big-name artists like Weather Report, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Diana Krall, Michael Bublé, and Pat Metheny. Peter has received two Grammy Awards and an honorary doctorate from the Berklee School of Music, and has authored several drum instructional books, DVDs, and play-along apps. With over 50 years of playing experience, Peter is professor of Practice and director of Drum-set Studies at the Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | TWITTER
ENDORSEMENTS: VIC FIRTH | ZILDJIAN | DW | LP | REMO | SAMSON | ZOOM | SHURE | ROLAND
JAI ES
JAI ES
With over 30 years of drumming experience, Jai Es combines his passion for the drums with his love for a healthy and honest lifestyle, providing drum lessons that incorporate physical and mental fitness, sensible nutrition, and a basic understanding of human life. Whether you’re a student or a teacher, a beginner or an advanced, he’ll inspire and help you find what motivates you to not only get behind a drumset but also to get up in the morning. Jai will help you achieve, and even surpass, your own expectations, helping you bring balance and greater satisfaction to your drum life.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | TWITTER | GOOGLE +
ENDORSEMENTS: VIC FIRTH | SAMSUN CYMBALS | KICKPORT | CYMPAD | CARMICHAEL THRONES | CUBE DRUMS
JARED FALK
JARED FALK
Jared Falk is a co-founder of Drumeo and author of the best-seller instructional programs “Successful Drumming” and “Bass Drum Secrets”. With over 15 years of experience teaching drummers from all over the world, Jared is known for his simplified teaching methods and high level of enthusiasm for the drumming community. He’s a master of the heel-toe foot technique and a proficient rock/funk drummer, whose sole objective is making your experience behind a drum set, fulfilling and fun.
BRIAN FRASIER-MOORE
BRIAN FRASIER-MOORE
After looking at his extensive list of accomplishments, it's no surprise that Brian Frasier-Moore is one of the most sought-after drummers in the music business. Having played with artists such as Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Usher, and Janet Jackson, Brian knows exactly what it takes to record and perform with the big names. Brian is also the cover drummer for the November 2015 edition of Modern Drummer magazine.
DAVID GARIBALDI
DAVID GARIBALDI
David Garibaldi is the drummer for the funk and soul band Tower of Power and widely respected by many musicians and fans for his innovative ability in funk music. David began playing drums professionally at 17 years old and joined Tower of Power at the age of 24 in 1970. Not too long after, he became one of the most sought after drummers in the industry. He has featured in hundreds of songs by notable artists and has also appeared on live TV and films. Artists he has worked with include Natalie Cole, the Buddy Rich Orchestra, Gino Vanelli, Jermaine Jackson, Larry Carlton, and many more. David won the R&B/Funk drummer award from Modern Drummer magazine for five consecutive years from 1980 to 1985, and again in 2003.
MATT GARSTKA
MATT GARSTKA
Since graduating from Berklee in 2011, Matt Garstka has joined the band Animals as Leaders and taken the drum world by storm - being nominated for DRUM! Magazine's Progressive Rock Drummer and Rising Star awards, listed as one of the 10 best prog drummers by Rhythm Magazine, and featured on the cover of Modern Drummer.
DANIEL GLASS
DANIEL GLASS
Revered as one of today’s foremost authorities on classic American drumming and the evolution of American pop music, Daniel Glass is an award-winning drummer, educator, and author. Daniel has toured across the globe with the swing group Royal Crown Revue (often credited for the "Swing Revival" movement), and has recorded and toured with many top artists including KISS frontman Gene Simmons, Brian Setzer, and Bette Midler. Daniel is very apparent on the educational front as well, constantly hosting clinics and masterclasses across the globe.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
ENDORSEMENTS: VIC FIRTH | DW | CRESCENT CYMBALS | AQUARIAN | LP
STEVE GOOLD
STEVE GOOLD
Steve Goold is the drummer for Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles and children's entertainment vocal trio Go Fish - for whom he’s a musical director, as well. He has worked extensively with Grammy-winning songwriter Joel Hanson, Emmy-winning vocal quartet The Blenders, and Owl City, while teaching drums at Bethel University and Northwestern College. Well spoken, articulate, and down to earth, Steve is as inspiring and fun when playing a set of drums, as he is when teaching and sharing concepts.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM
ENDORSEMENTS: VIC FIRTH | REMO | PAISTE | RISEN DRUMS | CANOPUS DRUMS | ALCLAIR | MONO CASES
GARY GRACE
GARY GRACE
Gary Grace has studied with some of the world’s greatest drummers such as Don Famularo and Jim Chapin, and has even traded chops on stage with the likes of Tony Royster and Virgil Donati. Gary is currently recording and performing with, and has devoted many years to, the classic rock band “Prism”. In 2009, he claimed first place in the Roland V-Drums contest.
LINKS: FACEBOOK
BENNY GREB
BENNY GREB
Internationally-acclaimed drummer and educator Benny Greb has taken the art of drumming to an entirely new level with his awe-inspiring creativity, musicality, and technique - arriving on the scene in 2009 with his educational DVD “The Language of Drumming”, and landing on the front cover of Modern Drummer in June 2015 for a feature on “The Art And Science Of Groove”. Benny also writes, records, and releases his own solo records including Grebfruit, Brass Band, and Moving Parts.
VICTOR GUIDERA
VICTOR GUIDERA
Victor Guidera is a digital media specialist and studio designer. At Drumeo, Victor has become known around the globe for his pristine film aesthetic, extremely rounded technical strengths, and his ability to capture and reproduce the some of the best sounding drum recordings on the web. Whether it's recording/filming Grammy Award winning artists, designing studios, directing promotional videos, producing an album or pursuing any other of his extremely diverse interests, Victor's passion fuels his innate ability to maximize quality and efficiency while maintaining the highest standard of client relationships and satisfaction.
SAM HEARD
SAM HEARD
A mix between a jazz drummer and a rock drummer, Sam Heard bares a unique and groovy style of playing that has served his professional drumming career very well. Among the many studio and live projects he has been a part of, Cowboys and Indians, Greg Neufeld, Colin Bullock and his own band Bullsnake have given him the most room to apply his unorthodox but quite infectious and creative groove playing. As a teacher, Sam has over 15 years of experience, breaking into the online teaching scene through FreeDrumLessons.com and the “Drum Play-Along System” training pack.
LINKS: MYSPACE
CLAUS HESSLER
CLAUS HESSLER
Besides being seen as the legitimate Moeller technique successor, Claus Hessler is mostly known for his unique open-handed approach to drumset playing. He has shared the stage with players such as Steve Smith, Jojo Mayer, Alex Acuña, and Johnny Rabb at numerous drum events - as well as earning standing ovations at PASIC. His first educational book, “Open Handed Playing Vol. I”, (co-written with Dom Famularo with a foreword by Billy Cobham) earned international recognition and received a 4-star review in Modern Drummer, a magazine he is a regular author for.
MATTHEW HODGINS
MATTHEW HODGINS
Matthew Hodgins is a Canadian percussionist and music producer with classroom experience, who has taught and performed extensively in England and British Columbia. Matthew is in demand for his contributions to licensed musical work, and he has collaborated with several significant artists. His focus is now recording and he's built an industry standard production studio [Virtual Drummer Network] specializing in drums & percussion, with 3 recording rooms.
LINKS: WEBSITE
BOBBY JAMES
BOBBY JAMES
Bobby James is a veteran punk, metal, and EDM drummer who has toured with big bands such as Kid Rock, Static X, Scorpions, and Megadeth. His astounding skills and showmanship have also earned him many arena rock tours in bands Young Gun, DDT (TMC/Electra), and Noise Therapy (EMI/Redline). In addition to live shows, Bobby is a prolific solo recording artist under the alias “DRUMNDIRTY” and is also half of the electronic duo DESTINEAK who has had widespread success with their chart topping songs.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM
ENDORSEMENTS: ROLAND
ANGELA KELMAN
ANGELA KELMAN
Former lead-singer for the Juno Award and Canadian Country Music Award winning group Farmer's Daughter, Angela Kelman is a professional singer and vocal coach whose “5 Point Singing System” has made possible for anyone around the world to learn how to sing properly. Whether you’re playing drums or percussion, Angela’s years of experience will help you take your singing abilities to a completely new level, by turning you into a powerful and competent lead- or back-up singer.
MARK KELSO
MARK KELSO
Mark Kelso is a talented musician, composer, and producer who is currently head of percussion at Humber College in Toronto. Mark's ability to play a wide variety of musical styles has scored him gigs with artists such as Michael Buble, Shania Twain, Gino Vanelli, and Pete Townsend. Mark has been featured in Drums ETC., Canadian Musician, and DRUM! magazine and has also been a featured clinician for many different drum festivals such as Montreal Drumfest, Musicfest, and Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC).
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE
ENDORSEMENTS: YAMAHA | EVANS | PAISTE | HEADHUNTERS
JASON KLIEWER
JASON KLIEWER
Jason Kliewer is our go-to drum guru, known for his attention to detail while building custom drums for his company: Casey Drums. At 11 years of age, Jason was Jared Falk’s first-ever drum student. He developed a passion for the drums, and rapidly progressed to the point of teaching and gigging locally after a couple of years. This drove him to start building drums in his spare time, which ultimately led to kickstarting his own company where he is surrounded by drums every day!
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | TWITTER
ENDORSEMENTS: CASEY DRUMS
JOHN LAMB
JOHN LAMB
John Lamb is a musician and music educator who has performed professionally around the United States and Asia since he was just fifteen years old. John has a Bachelor of Science in music and a Masters in education, with specialties in training and development. He is also an author, having written a wide variety of books such as "Anatomy of Drumming: Move Better, Feel Better, Play Better", "A Matter of Time: The Science of Rhythm and the Groove", and "Start Playing Drums". In addition, John is a regular contributor to DRUM! magazine.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
ENDORSEMENTS: REMO
SEAN LANG
SEAN LANG
Drummer for heavy-metal powerhouse First Reign and composer for Seven Year Storm, Sean Lang has over 10 years of teaching experience, having helped thousands of students around the world through his lessons on FreeDrumLessons.com, DrumLessons.com, and the “Bass Drum Secrets” training pack. Sean Lang’s obsession with polyrhythms and odd-times, mastery of double bass and heavy metal, and ability to simplify complex subjects, makes for a powerful combination for anyone interested in learning to play progressive and/or heavy music on the drums.
THOMAS LANG
THOMAS LANG
A world-class drummer whose passion is "to play the unplayed", Thomas Lang has headlined at every major international drum festival and toured the world many times over as a solo performer, as well as playing with artists including Tina Turner, Kelly Clarkson, Robbie Williams, The Commodores, George Michael, and Victoria Beckham. Thomas has won numerous awards from drum magazines and publications including the Best Studio Drummer, Best Pop Drummer, Best All-Around Drummer, Best DVD, Best Drummer, Best Recorded Drum Performance, and Best Drum Clinician.
LARNELL LEWIS
LARNELL LEWIS
Larnell Lewis is a versatile and sought-after drummer, composer, producer, educator, and clinician, who has performed with Snarky Puppy, Fred Hammond, Jully Black, and Glen Lewis. A professor at Humber College's Faculty of Music, where as a student he received the Oscar Peterson Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Music”, Larnell is the ultimate groove master and one of the go-to Drumeo instructors for developing an awesome feel.
JEFFREY LIEN
JEFFREY LIEN
A graduate of Berklee College of Music with over 25 years of experience as a live musician, Jeffrey Lien has dedicated his entire life to the art of drumming, as a performer, clinician, writer, instructor, and transcriber - having shared the stage with such artists as Walter Beasley, Nir Felder, and Rich Price. A highly technical and precise transcriber for Downbeat Magazine and various other publications, Jeff has joined Drumeo to bring his expertise to the table and help teach drummers everywhere how to play their favorite songs, note for note.
PETE LOCKETT
PETE LOCKETT
Pete Lockett is considered by many to be the most versatile multi-percussionist, having immersed himself in percussion traditions from musical cultures across the globe. He was voted as “Best World Percussionist” by DRUM! Magazine in 2014 and 2015, the best percussionist by Rhythm Magazine, and was the runner up as best percussionist by Modern Drummer from 2010 to 2014.
MIKE MACHINE
MIKE “MACHINE” MALLAIS
Miramichi, New Brunswick’s Mike “Machine” Mallais, began playing drums at the age of 2 and is the current World Record holder of 3 foot drumming records. Mike played with several musicians and bands throughout high school but Mike’s drumming career really started to become professional once he left high school. Mike has since played with over 500 bands and has performed an estimated 3000 live performances. He has also made several Radio and Television appearances on stations such as CBC, CTV, ATV, APTN, MTV, and more!
ADAM MARKO
ADAM MARKO
Adam Marko is the drummer and motor of the modern instrumental band Special Providence. Adam is one of the best employed session drummers in Hungary having taken on various styles of music from hip-hop and pop to rock and metal. The musical diversity and individuality in music are the two keystones in his playing and music creation. Adam is also an experienced drum clinician and performer. He’s made appearances at Meinl Drum Festival, London Drum Show, Drumworld Festival, Swiss Drum Festival, Glasgow Drum Show, and many others!
CARTER MCLEAN
CARTER MCLEAN
As the full-time drummer for one of the longest running shows on Broadway, Disney's “The Lion King”, Carter McLean is a multi-threat musician who is regularly applying his skills to the traditional drum kit, an electronic drum kit, African hand drum, orchestral bass drum, wood blocks, shakers, and everything else a gig requires. Carter has shared a stage with Fred Wesley (James Brown), Victor Wooten, Bernie Worell, Anthony Hamilton, and many more.
LINKS: TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
ENDORSEMENTS: VIC FIRTH | REMO | DUNNETT | ZILDJIAN | GEORGE H. WAY DRUMS
MARK McLEAN
MARK McLEAN
One of the most dynamic and versatile studio and touring drummers around, Mark McLean has played with jazz and pop artists whose music and influences span multiple generations, including Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Diana Krall, Glen Campbell, Joe Sample, Andrea Bocelli, and The Backstreet Boys. But in an industry that often prefers labeling, Mark says, “I don’t want to be seen as a drummer, I want to be known as a musician whose instrument just happens to be the drums”. And that’s exactly what he is.
MIKE MICHALKOW
MIKE MICHALKOW
Mike Michalkow has been teaching drums and percussion for over 20 years, having studied under master drummers Dom Famularo, Jim Chapin, Chuck Silverman, Thomas Lang, John “JR” Robinson, Peter Magadini, and Virgil Donati. Known as a versatile instructor, Mike’s simplified but comprehensive teaching methods have helped thousands of drummers around the world reach their goals, through bestsellers like the “Drumming System”, “Jazz Drumming System”, “Latin Drumming System”, “Moeller Method Secrets”, and “Total Rock Drummer”.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | TWITTER | GOOGLE +
ENDORSEMENTS: YAMAHA | PAISTE | EVANS | PRO-MARK | BLOWIT | HANSENFUTZ | HISHAKER | CYMPAD | CYMBAG
ERIC MOORE
ERIC MOORE
Eric Moore is best known as the former drummer of Suicidal Tendencies, Guitar Center's 2003 Drum Off Champion, and a major contributor to the Gospel Chops movement. From 2004 to 2008 he toured with Sly & The Family and R&B icon Bobby Brown, both of which being grammy award winners.
STANTON MOORE
STANTON MOORE
Stanton Moore is a dedicated drummer, performer, and clinician, especially known for his connection to the city of New Orleans and its unique musical styles - which has led to the release of several instructional books and videos, including “Groove Alchemy”, “Take It To The Street”, and “A Modern Approach To New Orleans Drumming”. In the early ‘90s, he helped found the funk band Galactic, which led to a tour schedule of nearly 200 gigs a year for the next 10 years.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
ENDORSEMENTS: LP | VIC FIRTH | EVANS | DW | CRESCENT CYMBALS | GRETSCH | REMO | PURE SOUND | GATOR CASES | KORG | ROLAND | AUDIX
FLO MOUNIER
FLO MOUNIER
An incredible clinician, teacher, and author, Flo Mounier has toured North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia with his band Cryptopsy - headlining for more than 12 years, with more than 300,000 records sold. Flo combines great chops with blistering speed and technical brutality, which has earned him the recognition of being one of today's best metal drummers.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
ENDORSEMENTS: EVANS | VIC FIRTH | ROLAND | SABIAN | PEARL | SHURE | BILLDIDIT
YDNA MURD
YDNA MURD
Andreas David - known in the online drumming community as Ydna Murd - is a well-respected professional drum teacher, producer, and a fierce live and studio performer since 1991. Having acquired a wealth of experience as a teacher at music schools like Yamaha Music Station, Hamburg School of Music, Powell River Academy of Music, and Larsen Music, Ydna found great success as an author and a private and online drum instructor - being one of YouTube’s hottest commodities and one of the world’s top instructors in the realm of electronic dance music.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE
ENDORSEMENTS: SONOR | ROLAND | SUPERNATURAL CYMBALS | ECCENTRIC SYSTEMS
ANIKA NILLES
ANIKA NILLES
Anika Nilles is a drummer, songwriter, and producer from Germany that has grown rapidly across social media through her original songs posted to Youtube. Her first EP released last year, titled Alter Ego, includes elements of pop, rock, and fusion and has garnered millions of hits. She recently formed the band Nevell and will be releasing her first full-length album in 2016. Anika had a full international clinic schedule with notable appearances at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) and the London Drum Show. Anika studied Pop Music Design at the University of Popular Music and Music Business.
ASH PEARSON
ASH PEARSON
Ash Pearson is the drummer for heavy-metal band 3 Inches of Blood, and was formerly in Angel Grinder and Sound of Swarm. Passionate about music and a masterful metal drummer, Ash is serious about his craft, learning as much about other styles of music and drumming as possible. He loves sharing his knowledge about music and drums, having been teaching for years as a clinician and private instructor.
SCOTT PELLEGROM
SCOTT PELLEGROM
After reaching the national finals in the 2006 Guitar Center Drum Off, Scott Pellegrom’s success opened the door to drum education clinics, solo shows, and motivational speaking across the globe - in Australia, Canada, China, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and more. He is one of the most exciting, innovating and forward-thinking drummers today - a renowned rhythmist who has toured around the world as a clinician, educator, solo artist, and motivational speaker.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
ENDORSEMENTS: DW | DREAM CYMBALS | AQUARIAN | VATER | KICKPORT
PAT PETRILLO
PAT PETRILLO
World class drummer and educator Pat Petrillo is known for his deep sense of groove, uncanny technical ability, and versatility to cover any musical situation - as evidenced by his performances with including Patti LaBelle, Gloria Gaynor, Constantine Maroulis, and Debbie Gibson.
COBUS POTGIETER
COBUS POTGIETER
The godfather of YouTube drum covers, with over 100 million views, Cobus Potgieter’s unique and creative drumming while playing along to music, has made him one of the best known drummers in the world. With no formal training, Cobus developed a fresh drumming style and creative and effective teaching methods that have made learning drums by ear through his highly-acclaimed “Cobus Method” training pack, an exquisite, fulfilling, and fun experience for thousands of drummers around the world.
THOMAS PRIDGEN
THOMAS PRIDGEN
Thomas Pridgen is a Grammy Award winner, Guitar Center Drum-Off champion, and the youngest recipient of a Zildjian endorsement and a scholarship to Berklee College of Music. He has played with The Mars Volta, Christian Scott, Wicked Wisdom, and Keyshia Cole, and is currently drumming for The Memorials and Suicidal Tendencies. A force of nature on the drums, with an enthusiastic, powerful, and energetic approach, Thomas has learned from the best (Tony Williams, David Garibaldi, Walfredo Reyes Sr., John Ramsay) and will teach you to become the best.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM
ENDORSEMENTS: AUDIX | DW | EVANS | GATOR CASES | LP | PRO-MARK | WESTONE IN-EARS
DAFNIS PRIETO
DAFNIS PRIETO
Dafnis Prieto is a Cuban-American drummer, composer, and educator whose revolutionary drumming techniques have made a significant impact on the Latin and jazz music scenes. Recipient of the 2011 MacArthur Fellowship Award and the "Up & Coming Musician of the Year" award by the Jazz Journalists Association in 2006, Dafnis is an incredible musical drummer whose mastery of jazz and Latin, and experience as an international clinician, proves invaluable when it comes the time to share all his knowledge.
BERNARD PURDIE
BERNARD PURDIE
As the world's most recorded drummer, and innovator of the famous Purdie Shuffle - his signature use of triplets against a half-time backbeat - Bernard “Pretty” Purdie has played with Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, Gladys Knight, B.B. King, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Hall & Oates, Paul Simon, James Brown, Cat Stevens, Louis Armstrong, and many more!
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
ENDORSEMENTS: SABIAN
KYLE RADOMSKY
KYLE RADOMSKY
Kyle Radomsky is a versatile drummer with an assortment of experiences to draw from as an instructor, having toured internationally with a variety of bands including performances in Canada, the United States, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Bosnia, New Zealand, and Poland. He loves teaching, and is excited about the emergence of online lessons and the ability to connect with students around the world in real-time!
LINKS: FACEBOOK
JIMMY RAINSFORD
STANLEY RANDOLPH
STANLEY RANDOLPH
Stanley Randolph has become one of the most in-demand and highly respected drummers of our time, gaining the attention of music icons and legends such as Stevie Wonder, New Kids on the Block, Back Street Boys, Christina Aguilera, Chrisette Michele, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton as well as several members of the Jackson family.
RICH REDMOND
RICH REDMOND
Rich Redmond is the drumming powerhouse behind multi-platinum hit artist Jason Aldean. As one of the most in-demand drummers in the music industry, he has also worked with artists such as Bryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson, Ludacris, Joe Perry, Kid Rock, Jewel, and many more. Rich has been recorded on twenty #1 singles with over seven million albums sold and over twenty million single downloads. On tour, he often plays sold-out shows with 20-30,000 fans in amphitheaters, arenas, and stadiums across North America.
CALUM REES
CALUM REES
Calum Rees loves to play drums, and his enthusiasm and fun-loving personality pours out into every setting you might find him in - whether it’s recording, performing, or teaching. He was a featured musician on the groundbreaking 1997 contemporary-worship project “Come, Now Is The Time”, produced by Brian Doerksen, as well as on the acclaimed CD “Hungry”. Bonus fun facts: Calum is the son of professional drummer Chris Slade (AD/CD, Tom Jones) and is a Guinness World Record holder for his part in the world’s longest team drum roll, lasting 22 hours, 5 minutes, and 23 seconds.
GARTH RICHARDSON
GARTH RICHARDSON
A Juno award winning producer and engineer, Garth Richardson is the son of legendary Canadian producer Jack Richardson and began his music career at a young age, working in his father’s studio. His unyielding focus on excellence, dedication, and passion are just a few reason the artists he works with go on to achieve great things. Garth has helmed some of rock’s most exciting albums, working with artists including: Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rise Against, Atreyu, Biffy Clyro, and Taylor Swift.
JIM RILEY
JIM RILEY
Jim Riley is the drummer and bandleader for the multi-platinum country music group, Rascal Flatts. Since moving to Nashville in 1997, he has played over a 1000 sold out shows for millions of fans, in addition to television credits including the Grammy Awards, The Tonight Show, the American Music Awards, The Voice, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, Oprah, and The Today Show. Renown as one of the best in the business, Jim has been voted “Best Country Drummer” and “Best Drum Clinician” by the readers of Modern Drummer magazine, and “Country Drummer of the Year” by the readers of DRUM! magazine.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
ENDORSEMENTS: LUDWIG | SABIAN | REMO | SHURE | GIBRALTAR | LP | VATER
CHIP RITTER
CHIP RITTER
Chip Ritter is an accomplished drummer, author, songwriter, and entertainer who believes that drumming is both a musical and visual experience. In 2007, Chip released a DVD titled "Stick Tricks" which focuses on enhancing your live performance and showmanship. His second release, titled "The Pedal Of Boom", was released in 2009 and was featured at the 2010 NAMM show in California. Chip has performed at a variety of drum events such as the Tiger Bill Drumbeat Festival, the Chicago Drum Show, and the Hollywood Drum Show. He's even appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman!
DEREK RODDY
DEREK RODDY
Derek Roddy is an American drummer and snake breeder that has gained a reputation worldwide for his extreme metal playing. Derek is best known as the drummer for many influential metal bands including Hate Eternal, Nile, Malevolent Creation, Divine Empire, Council of the Fallen, and many more. In 2007, Derek started an instrumental band called Serpents Rise which immediately grabbed the attention of musicians around the globe. Since his departure from Hate Eternal in 2006, he has become a featured drum clinician for several drum companies such as DW Drums, Meinl Cymbals, and Axis Percussion. Derek is also a widely sought after teacher having released many educational DVDs over the past several years.
TONY ROYSTER JR.
TONY ROYSTER JR.
Often referred to as a musical prodigy, Tony Royster Jr. started playing drums at the age of 3 and won the 1995 Guitar Center National Drum-Off competition with only 11 years of age. He performed at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards at the age of 15, and has since played with high-profile artists including Jay-Z, Joe Jonas, Norah Jones, Joss Stone, En Vogue, and many more. Tony has been recently voted best hip-hop drummer by the readers of DRUM! magazine, as well as best R&B drummer by the readers of Modern Drummer magazine.
BILLY RYMER
BILLY RYMER
Billy Rymer is an American musician, most notable for being the drummer of the band The Dillinger Escape Plan since early 2009. In addition, Billy began playing for the group NK (formerly known as North Korea) in later 2010, and also began involvement with a new project titled No Machine in 2014.
JEFF SALEM
JEFF SALEM
Jeff Salem has over 20 years of teaching experience and is well known as an extremely versatile drummer. He has performed and recorded with a wide variety of bands such as Fist, Sword, Saints & Sinners, Lee Aaron, Randy Bachman, Robben Ford, Kalan Porter (Canadian Idol Winner 2004), and many more. Jeff has performed educational clinics in over 30 countries, over 500 schools, and has also played at many music trade shows including the NAMM show in both California and Tennessee.
ANTONIO SANCHEZ
ANTONIO SANCHEZ
Four-time Grammy Award winner Antonio Sanchez is considered by many critics and musicians alike as one of the most prominent drummers, bandleaders, and composers of his generation. He has become one of the most sought after drummers in the international jazz scene, with his playing featured in more than one hundred albums and having performed with some of the biggest names including Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Charlie Haden, Gary Burton, and Toots Thielmans - as well as composing the innovative jazz drummer-led score for the Oscar-winning Best-Picture film, “Birdman”
MICHAEL SCHACK
MICHAEL SCHACK
Michael Schack is a renowned drummer, music producer, and "Drum N DJ" solo artist known for his infectious groove, power, speed and command behind the kit. He's currently touring with Netsky and his own #sMashUp show. As Roland's well known V-Drums artist and demonstrator, he's been getting large exposure at drum festivals all over the world. Michael is our first-call instructor when it comes to teaching drum ‘n’ bass, techno, house, or any other style of electronic music there is.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | GOOGLE +
DANNY SERAPHINE
DANNY SERAPHINE
Danny Seraphine is the original drummer and founding member of the rock group Chicago. In early 2006, Danny Seraphine started a new band, California Transit Authority (CTA). He was ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the top 100 drummers of all time, and if that wasn't enough, Danny was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016!
BEN SESAR
BEN SESAR
Ben Sesar is a Berklee College of Music graduate and a Modern Drummer magazine award winner, who - for the past 15 years - has spent the majority of his time playing sold out stadiums, late night TV shows, and touring the world alongside one of country music's biggest stars: Brad Paisley. A Grammy Award winner and popular online drum instructor, Ben has also played and recorded with big-name artists like Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, B.B. King, John Mayer, The Black Crowes, Carrie Underwood, and ZZ Top.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | GOOGLE +
ENDORSEMENTS: MEINL | VIC FIRTH | PEARL | REMO | MINUSDRUMS
CHUCK SILVERMAN
CHUCK SILVERMAN
Internationally renown as an authority on Funk and Afro-Caribbean drumming, Chuck Silverman travelled the world, teaching thousands of drummers and sharing ideas on developing a creative approach with Afro-Caribbean rhythms as a foundation. Chuck left us on May 1st, 2014, and will be sorely missed. But as a great friend, best-selling author, and highly experienced teacher - both privately and at the highly acclaimed Musicians Institute - Chuck’s legacy will live on forever through his videos and books, as well as in the hearts of those whose lives he touched during his 62 years of life. Rest in peace, “Palito”.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
ENDORSEMENTS: VIC FIRTH | REMO | DW | ZILDJIAN | TOCA | RHYTHM TECH
ADAM SMITH
ADAM SMITH
Adam Smith has been teaching drums full-time since 2008. He loves sharing knowledge and working with students on developing their own voice on the kit, and exposing them to a more musical and ultimately fun learning experience. As a professional touring and studio drummer, Adam has played for many different projects, of which Adaline and Alisha Pillay stand out the most.
LINKS: FACEBOOK
ENDORSEMENTS: CASEY DRUMS
REUBEN SPYKER
REUBEN SPYKER
Reuben Spyker, a technique freak but also a player of many types of music, filmed his first lesson for Drumeo in 2015! He just recently joined the Drumeo team and will be working here full time. Attended Cap University for two years, recent projects include an electronic/hip hop duo group (will be releasing music soon) and also manages a youtube channel. I like all styles of music (probably listen to Jazz, hip hop, neo soul and electronic the most) I also love espresso, free line skating, fashion, dancing and drawing/painting. In my spare time I am currently learning bass guitar, latte art and juggling.
TODD SUCHERMAN
TODD SUCHERMAN
Todd Sucherman is a highly demanded drummer for sessions, clinics, and drum festivals who is most well known for his work with the band Styx. On top of recording several top 50 albums with Styx and playing an average of 100 dates a year, Todd has recorded over 1,000 radio and TV spots and has worked with a wide variety of artists such as Peter Cetera, Brian Culbertson, Spinal Tap, Michael Bolton, and many more. Todd won the Modern Drummer Magazine Reader's poll for #1 Educational DVD and #1 Rock Drummer in 2009, #1 Progressive Rock Drummer in 2015, and #1 Clinician in DRUM! Magazine in both 2009 and 2015.
PETER SZENDOFI
PETER SZENDOFI
Péter Szendofi is one of the most talented professional drummers, composers and most frequently employed musicians in Hungary. He conducts courses, has played on over 130 albums, and he performs in festivals and concerts in just about every genre! Péter graduated from the faculty of Jazz at the Music Academy in 1992 and has studied with top players such as Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Steve Smith, Freddie Gruber, Zach Danziger, Kim Plainfield, and even took private lesson from Jojo Mayer. He has over 18 years of teaching experience that spread across multiple Universities and camps.
STEPHEN TAYLOR
STEPHEN TAYLOR
A Jazz Studies major from the University of Southern Mississippi, Stephen Taylor has authored three instructional books and created a popular drum lessons website: StephensDrumShed.com. He has a passion for teaching - with current and past students having been featured on MTV, NBC, The Grammies, and/or earned various college scholarships - and is one of our go-to instructors when it comes to jazz, world rhythms, and funk. Stephen is also a professional studio and live musician who has performed and toured with Danielle Peck, Jason Jones, Meshach Jackson, and Lovers and Liars, among others.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | GOOGLE +
ENDORSEMENTS: AQUARIAN | LIVEWIRE IN-EARS | BOXKIT CAJONS | DRUMTACS
RON THALER
RON THALER
A multi-Grammy Award winner music producer and drummer, Ron Thaler has been featured on more than 400 recordings. He has worked with platinum-selling and chart topping artists like Alicia Keys, Rob Thomas, David Guetta, Slash, Willie Nelson, Ashlee Simpson, and Sarah McLachlan, and is a featured performer on albums with internationally recognized artists like Mike Stern, Al DiMeola, and Frank Gambale. As a renown drum clinician, Ron has conducted more than 500 clinics and workshops, around the world.
LINKS: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER
ENDORSEMENTS: VIC FIRTH | PEARL | SABIAN | EVANS | DUALLIST | CAD AUDIO
BRANDON TOEWS
BRANDON TOEWS
Brandon Toews began working at Drumeo in the fall of 2013 and is currently studying Music Performance at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. Having played drums for just over 10 years, he’s performed with various local theatrical companies, original and cover bands, and even X Corps - a drumline based out of the Fraser Valley. Brandon also enjoys teaching private lessons focused on approaching different styles of music, technique, and drum theory and notation.
JOSH TRAGER
JOSH TRAGER
The Sam Roberts Band has been at the forefront of Canadian rock music since their debut album in 2003 - and Berklee alumni Josh Trager has been with the group since 2005, winning multiple Juno Awards including Artist of the Year and Rock Album of the Year.
ADAM TUMINARO
ADAM TUMINARO
Known as The Orlando Drummer, Adam Tuminaro is a popular and articulate instructor who has been making big strides in the world of drum education (online and privately) since after earning a B.S. in audio engineering and music production from Full Sail University, Florida. Proficient with virtually every style of music and very experienced as a live and studio musician, Adam has been successfully bringing together the drumming community with the single goal of providing everyone with the means to experience growth as musicians.
RON TUTT
RON TUTT
Ron Tutt is known around the world as the man who spent 10 years drumming for the king: Elvis Presley. Currently drumming for Neil Diamond, Ron has played with rockers like Elvis Costello, Jerry Garcia, and Los Lobos, country greats like Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, and Kenny Rogers, and pop superstars like Billy Joel, The Carpenters, Stevie Nicks, and Michael McDonald. With over 50 years of experience as a live and studio drummer for an impressive array of musicians, Ron is an invaluable source of knowledge on what any drummer needs, to make it in the music business with the highest level of excellence.
LINKS: FACEBOOK
CHRIS WARUNKI
CHRIS WARUNKI
As a diverse session drummer, Chris Warunki has toured the world extensively with artists like Big John Bates & The Voodoo Dolls, Wolfborne, The February March, The Capitals, and Jaydee Bixby. He has performed live on Canadian Idol and been a part of high-profile sessions like Sony’s “Metal: The Ultimate Construction Kit” loops and Warner’s “Batman Black and White” motion comics and “I Am Legend” (2007) movie. When not on the road, Chris focuses his energies on OmnisighT - his main musical project - and keeps a busy teaching schedule with over 40 students under his guidance.
KENTON WIENS
KENTON WIENS
Kenton Wiens is a Capilano University Jazz Studies graduate with over 15 years of professional experience as an instructor, studio and live drummer, who has performed with such artists as Sheree Plett, This Old Mountain, and Melissa Bandura. With an easygoing, humble, and patient personality, Kenton offers an encouraging and exhilarating learning experience. Couple that with the ability to break things down in manageable chunks and playing different styles of music, and you’ve got yourself an awesome teacher at your disposal.
LINKS: MYSPACE
ENDORSEMENTS: ISTANBUL
