Drumming Lessons

Self Taught Drummer Chad Smith

Here’s a cool drum solo by the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s drummer, Chad Smith. The reason why I like to show this solo is not because I rekon the Chili’s are one of the best bands to ever walk this earth, but because Chad is a self-confessed, self-taught drummer just like me. Chad learnt a [...]

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Tony Royster Junior Drum Solo

Here is a really cool drum solo by 12 year old Tony Royster Junior. When I first saw this video I felt like getting my drum sticks and snapping them in half… and maybe taking up something like Tennis instead. This drum solo was actually shot years ago and the guy in the video is [...]

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Mike Portnoy Drum Lesson

I’m always telling drummers that it’s just as important to practice your feet as it is your hands. This video is a great example of why you should actually listen to me when I say this. At the 3:22 mark in this video, Mike walks you through some cool beats that use both the feet and [...]

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