How To Get A ‘Clap’ From An Acoustic Kit

Michael Schack  /  Gear
How To Get A ‘Clap’ From An Acoustic Kit
Are you drumming to electronic music and don't have a budget for pads and clap sounds? You might already have everything you need.

Carson Gant  /  Gear
How To Make A Homemade Drum Set
Here are three makeshift drum sets to get the kids jamming at home without spending a dime.

Jared Falk  /  Gear
How To Tune Your Drums
Make 'em sing! In this video, you'll learn one way to tune your drums quickly and effectively.

Jared Falk  /  Gear
Soundcheck Blindfold Challenges:
12 Inch Toms
In this challenge, Jared Falk and technique guru Bruce Becker identify three 12 inch toms while blindfolded. Play along and let us know how you did!

Jared Falk  /  Gear
Soundcheck Blindfold Challenge: Crash Cymbals
In this challenge, Jared Falk teamed up with technique guru Bruce Becker to see if they could identify three crash cymbals while blindfolded. Play along and let us know how you did!

Jared Falk  /  Gear
Soundcheck Blindfold Challenges:
Snare Drums
In this challenge, Jared Falk teamed up with technique guru Bruce Becker to see if they could identify three snares while blindfolded. Play along and let us know how you did!

Rob Mitzner  /  Gear
Pro Studio Tips, Part 4: How To Work With Engineers & Approach Edits And Punches
Do you know how to interact with engineers, producers and band members in the studio? What does it mean to "punch in"? Here's Part 4 of our Pro Studio Tips Series.

Aaron Edgar  /  Gear
Drum Setup Rules You Should Probably Break
If your drums are comfortable to play, there's no wrong way to set them up. Here are some 'rules' about drum setup you should probably break.

Jared Falk  /  Gear
Paiste Cymbals: A Drumeo Documentary
Join Jared as he explores the Paiste factory, interviews the people behind this amazing brand, and plays every cymbal he can find!

Reuben Spyker  /  Gear
5 DIY Drum Accessories
Every Drummer Should Have
Sometimes we just need options that are easy on the wallet. Here are 5 DIY drum accessories that you can use for practice or in the studio.

Rob Mitzner  /  Gear
Pro Studio Tips, Part 3: Live Vs. Studio, Playing Consistent Parts, & How to Create A Road Map
Learn the differences between live and studio playing, and the importance of playing consistent parts with good dynamics.

Jared Falk  /  Gear
Sonor Drums: A Drumeo Documentary
Join Jared as he tours the Sonor factory and learns about the people and history behind this amazing brand.

Aaron Edgar  /  Gear
How To Stop Your Pedals From Sliding
Imagine your slave pedal sliding forward during a long double bass run. Here's how to prevent it!

Rob Mitzner  /  Gear
Pro Studio Tips, Part 2: Getting The Perfect Headphone Mix & Working With A Click Track
In Part 2 of this Pro Studio Tips Series, we’ll discuss how to get the right mix in your headphones and the best way to approach working with a click track.

Jared Falk  /  Gear
How To Change Your Drumheads (The Easy Way)
Learn how to change your drumheads, and why replacement is even necessary.

Rob Mitzner  /  Gear
Pro Studio Tips, Part 1: Gear Choices, Drum Tuning & Muffling
Learn how to choose the right gear, tune, and muffle so your drums sound great in any studio situation.

Reuben Spyker  /  Gear
How To Build A Suitcase Drum Kit
Believe it or not, you can pack an entire drum kit into a simple little suitcase.

Dave Atkinson  /  Gear
Wood Vs. Metal Snare Drums For Rock Drumming
It can be overwhelming to choose a snare drum with all the unique types of materials they come in these days.

Sean Lang  /  Gear
The Trick To Using Kick Triggers
A trigger allows you to drastically alter the sound of your bass drum without having to swap out your drums or heads, or change tunings.

Jared Falk  /  Gear
How To Muffle Your Bass Drum (With Towels!)
Does your bass drum sound too boomy and ringy? Are you looking to lasso those overtones and rein them in for something precise and punchy?

Reuben Spyker  /  Gear
How To Make A DIY Practice Pad ($10)
If you've ever shopped around for a practice pad, you know there's a TON of different options to choose from that can range anywhere from $20, $40, $60, or even $100.

Jared Falk  /  Gear
How To Choose Drumsticks
You walk into a music store. There it is: a huge rack of drumsticks overwhelming you with options. Hickory or maple? 5A or 2B? Nylon or wood tip? Whether you’re new to drumming or a longtime player, there’s no rulebook for how to choose drumsticks. I’ve been playing for over 20 years, and even I […]

Gene Hoglan  /  Gear
Gene Hoglan’s Drum Kit Rundown
Let's talk a walk through of the gear Gene Holgan used during his time at Drumeo. Gene will talk extensively of every drum, cymbal, head, piece of hardware, and pair of sticks he's added to his arsenal over the years.

Victor Guidera  /  Gear
How To Make Your Home Studio Sound Amazing
Download The Materials List » When you’re recording music at home, you’ll often end up with unpleasant sound reflectivity, a build up of low-end frequencies, and weird echos. So in today’s video, we’re going to help you combat these issues with acoustic absorption. There’s a lot going on with room acoustics, but we’ll keep it […]

Victor Guidera  /  Gear
A Guide To Drum EQ
Learn how to EQ your drum recordings with this demo from a Drumeo session with Jonathan Moffett, longtime drummer for Michael Jackson.

Victor Guidera  /  Gear
Record Your Drums On A Budget
Thinking about starting to record your drumming for YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram but you’re on a tight budget? Thankfully you can actually capture a really nice sound without breaking the bank. In today’s lesson, Drumeo’s audio engineer Victor Guidera will take an inexpensive condenser microphone and show you tips and tricks you can utilize in […]

Jared Falk  /  Gear
How Drumsticks Are Made
The good folks over at Pro-Mark and D’Addario were kind enough to give us a tour of their factory so we could learn exactly what goes into making the perfect drumstick. You’ll see the processes for cutting, grading, sorting, drying, grinding, finishing, inspecting, and pitch matching (yeah… There are a lot of steps). From tree […]

Jared Falk  /  Gear
How Drumheads Are Made
It’s time to hit New York to visit D’Addario and get a tour of the Evans Drumhead factory! Strap yourself in because you’re about to get a glimpse of how some of the best drumheads in the world are made. You’ll see everything from hoop forming, film cutting, their 360 technology, as well as the […]

Brandon Toews  /  Gear
The Drum Kits Of Drumeo
This article showcases many of the drum kits that have appeared on Drumeo over the years!