/ Drummers Gear Breakdown – Johnny Keefe Hears Sepultura For The First Time What happens when a pop-punk drummer takes on one of metal’s heaviest anthems? Johnny Keefe has spent his career bringing tight grooves and big energy to the stage with Boys Like Girls. So when we invited him to react to a heavy, aggressive track he’d never heard before, we expected fireworks. But what we didn’t […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown – Steve Jordan Hears Incubus For The First Time When Steve Jordan sits behind a kit, every note matters. Known for his work with the Rolling Stones, John Mayer, and countless others, Steve’s playing is equal parts restraint and authority — and that comes through loud and clear in this first-time listen and play-through of “Wish You Were Here” by Incubus. Jordan’s gear choices […]
/ Drummers Andy Hurley Gear Breakdown – The Iconic Drumming Behind “Thnks Fr Th Mmrs” | Fall Out Boy A track fueled by theatrical flair and precision-driven energy, Thnks Fr Th Mmrs proves that a drummer doesn’t have to sit in the spotlight to be iconic—they just need to drive the engine with power and taste. Andy Hurley does just that. His performance on this Fall Out Boy classic blends punk urgency with arena-rock […]
/ Performances & Playalongs Brandon Toews Hears PRESIDENT For The First Time Drumeo YouTube Gear Breakdown To celebrate the 50th episode of our “Hears a Song for the First Time” series, we turned the tables on one of our own. Drumeo’s Brandon Toews sat behind the kit to hear and play “Fearless” by the band PRESIDENT for the very first time. In the control room, Jared Falk […]
/ Beats & Fills Gear Breakdown: The Genius Of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven” There’s no song more iconic, no drum part more mythologized, than “Stairway To Heaven.” And when it comes to drumming legends, few loom larger than John Bonham. In this video, Brandon Toews dissects the power, precision, and presence of Bonzo’s playing—on a kit modelled after Bonham’s own thunderous setup. Let’s take a look at the […]
/ Drummers Gear Breakdown: The Genius of The Rolling Stones’ “Get Off Of My Cloud” Charlie Watts wasn’t a drummer who demanded attention, but he always earned it. In The Rolling Stones’ “Get Off Of My Cloud,” he anchors the chaos with a relentless backbeat that’s deceptively simple but full of nuance. The kind of part that makes you nod your head without realizing it. That’s Charlie; no frills, no […]
Drumeo Team / Songs The 10 Hardest Drumming Songs These are some of the hardest drumming songs to learn - and some may surprise you.
/ Beats & Fills Gear Breakdown: Leprous Grooves & Fills Baard Kolstad When it comes to technical precision, explosive creativity, and unmatched dynamic range, Baard Kolstad has few equals. As the rhythmic engine behind Leprous, his grooves and fills combine surgical execution with raw emotion, driving the band’s progressive sound to breathtaking heights. In this special session, Baard and Brandon dive into some of Leprous’ […]
/ Beats & Fills Gear Breakdown: Creed Grooves & Fills Scott Phillips – Creed Scott Phillips, the rhythmic powerhouse behind Creed, didn’t just play drums—he crafted grooves that became the spine of some of the most anthemic rock tracks of the late ‘90s and early 2000s. In this exclusive Drumeo YouTube video, Scott reflects on the songs that defined a generation and demonstrates the thoughtful, […]
Brett Clur / Drum Fills How To Craft And Execute Memorable Drum Solos Here are some tips and tricks that I’ve learned through playing drum solos for over two decades.
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.
/ Drummers Aric Improta Hears Nightwish For The First Time Drumeo YouTube Gear Breakdown What happens when one of the most energetic drummers in the world takes on symphonic metal for the first time? In this special episode of Hear A Song For The First Time, Aric Improta (Fever 333, Night Verses) sits behind the kit to tackle Nightwish’s “Bye Bye Beautiful.” Known for his […]
/ Interviews Eric Harland, Modern Jazz Drumming Drumeo YouTube Gear Breakdown In this Drumeo Live session, Brandon Toews sits down with Eric Harland — one of the most creative drummers of his generation and a true innovator in modern jazz. Known for his deep musicality, fearless improvisation, and ability to navigate any musical landscape, Eric opens up about his influences, creative process, […]
/ Drummers Zedd Hears Pantera For The First Time Gear Breakdown: “Cowboys From Hell” What happens when a world-famous DJ and producer sits behind the kit to tackle one of metal’s most legendary tracks? Zedd, known for crafting electronic anthems that fill arenas, stepped into unfamiliar territory at Drumeo Studios to hear and play Pantera’s iconic “Cowboys From Hell” for the very first time. […]
/ Gear Roland’s New V-Drums Middleweights: The 3 Series and 5 Series Bring Flagship Sounds To Real-World Rigs It’s been eight years since Roland released the TD-17, a kit that changed the drumming world forever. Affordable, packed with features, and built with Roland’s bulletproof reliability, it became the benchmark for e-kits everywhere. The TD-17 and TD-27 weren’t just popular; they were the standard. If you asked teachers, stores, or even us at Drumeo […]
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