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Kaz Rodriguez  /  Performances & Playalongs
“7 Mindgames” (Drum Play-Along)
On top of his stellar drumming, Kaz Rodriguez is best known for his ability to write colorful and creative play-along tracks that have been covered by some of your favorite drummers including Chris Coleman, Aaron Spears, Sarah Thawer, Alex Rudinger, Robert ‘Sput’ Searight, and many others. Kaz was kind enough to allow us to release […]

Senri Kawaguchi  /  Performances & Playalongs
Senri’s Drum Solo #2
Senri Kawaguchi’s first Drumeo solo we released hit over 250,000 views and received a ton of positive feedback… So we decided to release her second solo to the public as well! Want more Senri? There’s 6 song performances, 12 drum lessons, and behind-the-scenes footage inside the Drumeo members area. About Senri: With over 40 million […]

Jonathan Moffett  /  Performances & Playalongs
Michael Jackson’s Drummer Performs “Beat It”
Watch Michael Jackson's longtime drummer, Jonathan 'Sugarfoot' Moffett, perform "Beat It".

Senri Kawaguchi  /  Performances & Playalongs
Senri’s Drum Solo #1
Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by the incredible Senri Kawaguchi, Japan’s drumming phenom who has been making waves in the world of drum-set playing over the last decade. This is an amazing solo put together by an accomplished musician, that showcases technique, musicality, groove, showmanship, broken sticks, and total control over the drum-set. About […]

Pat Petrillo  /  Performances & Playalongs
“Brooklyn Phunk” Drum Play-Along
“Brooklyn Phunk” is a song written by Pat Petrillo (with Oz Noy on guitar and James Genis on bass) that features a smooth blend of rock, funk, blues, and a New Orleans influenced sound. The goal of this play-along is to get you playing in that “in-between” straight and swung feel. Make sure you download […]

Dali Mraz  /  Performances & Playalongs
“Dromotion” Drum Solo
Enjoy this drum solo by Dali Mraz! The backing track is an original tune titled “Dromotion”. Want more Dali? We just released his hour-long performance and lesson we filmed during his time at Drumeo. Watch him play FOUR of his original tracks and teach you how to approach writing drum parts from a more musical […]

Dennis Chambers  /  Performances & Playalongs
Dennis Chambers Drum Play-Along (“Tickle Me” by Grafitti)
We’ve got a special treat for you! Dennis Chambers is here to perform a song he’s played countless times during clinics and live performances: “Tickle Me” by Grafitti. And now’s your chance to play along with it as well. Dennis has graciously allowed us to provide you with MP3 tracks so you can take this […]

John Wooton  /  Performances & Playalongs
Snare Drum Solo
John Wooton is here to perform “What The Hell Were We Thinking? “- a snare drum solo written by The Flam Five (percussionists John Wooton, Tim Greene, Scott Johnson, Harvey Thompson, and Ralph Nader). They’ve won several DCI, DCA, and PASIC Snare Drum Individual Titles. The solo includes a mash-up of familiar tunes with some […]

Tosin Aribisala  /  Performances & Playalongs
New Moon Dance Drum Play-Along
We’ve got loads of great drum lessons in Drumeo, but what’s the point of learning and practicing it all if you don’t apply it to actual music? After all, it’s the reason we started drumming in the first place, right? “New Moon Dance” is a song written by Tosin Aribisala that contains hints of world, […]

Adam Marko  /  Performances & Playalongs
Progressive Rock Drum Play-Along – “Awaiting”
Here’s something special for all you prog heads out there! Adam Marko from the band Special Providence was kind enough to provide us with a play-along version of their track “Awaiting” from their 2015 album Essence Of Change. The song includes elements of rock, metal, and progressive music. As with most play-alongs, we recommend you […]

Michael Schack  /  Performances & Playalongs
Electronic Drum Solo – Roland TD-30KV
Michael Schack never fails to deliver an entertaining, high energy drum solo. Michael’s playing on a Roland TD-30KV drum kit and using a Roland SPD-SX for all the samples you hear! You can find out more about these Roland products by clicking here! More from Michael Schack: ►Dominate Your Live Drumming Experience ►Tony Royster Jr. […]

Jared Falk  /  Performances & Playalongs
Star Wars Drum Cover
One year ago Casey Cooper and I decided we were going to make something special for Star Wars day – and this is what we came up with! We were a little indecisive with which song we wanted to cover, so we just did all three. 🙂 Special thanks to all of the artists for creating their […]

Brian Frasier-Moore  /  Performances & Playalongs
Return To BFM
“Return To BFM” is a track that Brian wrote himself and performed during the intro of his Drumeo lesson. Brian Plays: ►Pearl Drums ►Sabian Cymbals ►Evans Drumheads ►Vater Drumsticks

Jost Nickel  /  Performances & Playalongs
Jost Nickel Drum Solo
Jost’s FULL Drumeo Video » Control, finesse, and taste: these are the words that describe this solo by Jost Nickel. For anyone looking for tips and ideas for constructing an engaging solo – take notes! Jost Plays: ►Sonor Drums ►Meinl Cymbals ►Remo Drumheads ►Vic Firth Drumsticks

Thomas Pridgen  /  Performances & Playalongs
“Hypnotized” Drum Play-Along
5 More Play-Alongs » Believe it or not, Thomas had never even heard this track before he played to it. This was live, completely on the spot, and he absolutely killed it. If you haven’t already seen Thomas’s Drumeo lesson, click here! Play-along resources: MP3 with click MP3 without click

Eric Moore  /  Performances & Playalongs
Eric Moore Drum Solo
Useful Rudiments for Modern Drummers » Taken from his full Drumeo lesson, Eric Moore finished off his Drumeo debut with a killer drum solo. This man’s energy is contagious! Drum lessons from Eric Moore: So You Want To Be Fast? Single Pedal Bass Drum Speed Adding Cheese To Your Blushda

Anika Nilles  /  Performances & Playalongs
“Wild Boy” Play-Along
“Wild Boy” is actually the very first original tune Anika Nilles posted to her YouTube channel and has since gathered well over a million hits! You can purchase this track (both full and drumless version) by clicking here!

Jared Falk  /  Performances & Playalongs
Jazzy 6/8 Drum Play-Along
We decided to pluck a jazz-fusion play-along from our members area and release it to you fine people. There’s a ton of room to fool around, or you can dial it back and play a simply groove. Play-along resources: Drum Chart MP3 with click MP3 without click

Jared Falk  /  Performances & Playalongs
FrankenKit – Drum Solo
Study With Your Favourite Drummers » A huge trend I’m seeing in drumming these days is players tend to pick one brand of drums or cymbals and purchase only that brand. In most cases drummers will simply buy what their favourite drummer is playing. I’m not saying this is necessarily wrong, but make sure you’re […]

Jared Falk  /  Performances & Playalongs
Cyborg Electronica Drum Play-Along
Big shout out to Drumeo student Arthur Vyncke for creating this electronic play-along for all of us to enjoy! Our Drumeo students always continue to amaze me with their creativity. Download the resources below and enjoy! ►Drum Chart ►MP3 with click ►MP3 with no click

Jared Falk  /  Performances & Playalongs
The Perfect 5/4 Drum Play-Along
Open Your FREE Drumming Toolbox! Click here for the MP3 » Playing 5/4 is actually quite simple when you get comfortable with that extra beat per bar. Once you have that down, it’s really fun. Make sure you click the link above to get the MP3 tracks so you can take it behind your kit! […]

Gabor Dornyei  /  Performances & Playalongs
“101 Shuffle” (Dave Weckl Band)
Open Your FREE Drumming Toolbox! Taken from his live Drumeo lesson, here we have Gábor Dörnyei performing the song “101 Shuffle” by the Dave Weckl Band. This groovy tune contains elements of funk, fusion, and jazz to create some smooth, easy listening. Click here for a lesson by Gábor on how to play a shuffle! […]

Adam Tuminaro  /  Performances & Playalongs
Drum Play-Along – “All For You”
Open Your FREE Drumming Toolbox! We have over 150 play-alongs in our Drumeo members area, so we figured we’d give you a tiny taste of what you can expect when you join our community! We cover all difficulties, genres, and tempos. Rest assured, you’ll find the perfect set of songs to jam out to. We […]

Jared Falk  /  Performances & Playalongs
Star Wars Drum Cover – Performed by Stormtroopers
Open Your Ultimate Drumming Toolbox! A short time ago, in Canada, not far away… Please enjoy this very special performance of THREE Star Wars remixes by myself and COOP3RDRUMM3R! Special thanks to all of the artists for creating their own takes on these classic tunes. And, of course, may the fourth by with you. Full versions […]

Anika Nilles  /  Performances & Playalongs
“Chary Life” Play-Along
Open Your Ultimate Drumming Toolbox! To follow up to Anika’s performance of “Synergy” at the Drumeo HQ, here we have her performing her 4th single titled “Chary Life”. You can purchase Chary Life (both full and drumless versions) by clicking here! Be sure to also check Anika’s full Drumeo lesson and performance here. Anika plays: Meinl […]

Ash Pearson  /  Performances & Playalongs
Revocation – “Madness Opus”
Open Your Ultimate Drumming Toolbox! Ash Pearson is a long time Drumeo instructor who recently joined the death metal band Revocation! From watching Ash play and grow throughout his years at Drumeo as a teacher, there was no question that he’s more than capable for this gig. In this clip, Ash performs the song “Madness […]

Anika Nilles  /  Performances & Playalongs
“Synergy” Play-Along
Open Your Ultimate Drumming Toolbox! Synergy, one of Anika Nilles’ more recent singles, is a blend of pop, rock, and progressive music to create a smooth blend of head-bobbing goodness. Not only does Anika deliver a killer drum performance, but she also wrote and produced the music herself – AND handled the synth and piano […]

Gabor Dornyei  /  Performances & Playalongs
The Captain of “T” (Play-Along)
Your Ultimate Drumming Toolbox ***Download the MP3 Tracks!*** We’ve got another play-along for you to jam with! This track is from Gábor Dörnyei’s album Drum, Music, and Friends which you can purchase by clicking here! And don’t forget to watch Gábor’s FULL Drumeo lesson and performance by clicking here! Gábor Plays: Pearl Drums: www.pearldrum.com Zildjian […]

Florian Alexandru-Zorn  /  Performances & Playalongs
“Hard Rise” Play-Along
Your Ultimate Drumming Toolbox! It’s not very often that a proficient brush player makes their way through Drumeo, so you could imagine how excited I was when I found out Florian Alexandru-Zorn was going to be giving us a visit. Not only did he lay down the fundamentals for playing with brushes, he also gave […]

Matt Garstka  /  Performances & Playalongs
“The Woven Web” By Animals As Leaders
“The Woven Web” is from Animals As Leaders’ 3rd studio album – The Joy Of Motion. The way Matt combines technicality and groove never ceases to amaze me. Click here to watch Matt’s performance of “Lippincott”, and here to watch Matt’s FULL lesson and performance! Matt Plays: Tama Drums: www.tama.com Meinl Cymbals: www.meinlcymbals.com Remo Drumheads: www.remo.com […]

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