Online Drum Academy
Achieve your drumming goals by taking a personalised route through our 9 Level step-by-step syllabus - from complete beginner to advanced - covering all drumming topics, grade pieces, and songs of all genres and eras.
The Fundamentals
Lessons on all the fundamentals, such as technique, music theory, rudiments, and independence.
All Styles Of Music
Lessons on all styles of music, such as Rock, Pop, Blues, R&B, Disco, Hip-Hop, Metal, Jazz, Reggae, Drum 'n' Bass, Gospel, Country, Fusion, World, Musical Theatre, and Orchestral.
Songs from All Eras
Learn songs of the past and present to apply everything you've learned, and learn the vocabulary of the drumming greats.
Grades
Lessons on all grade pieces from Initial/Debut - Grade 8, from Trinity College London and Rockschool.
Step-By-Step Syllabus
Our online lessons give you unlimited access to pre-recorded video lessons of all the content in our syllabus. The lessons are put together in course levels, from level 1 to level 8.
Levels 1 and 2 are the foundation level, taking you from complete beginner, all the way to a drummer who can play the basics of all styles of music. Levels 3, 4 and 5 are the intermediate level, taking your foundational skills and developing them all to be able to play at a very competent player. Levels 6, 7 and 8 are the advanced level, which will further develop your playing and take you to a professional level.
With a step-by-step curriculum, each level is progressively structured, so you know the route to follow. Within each level is a set of courses, taking you through all drumming topics, such as: technique, music theory, rhythm, and rudiments, as well as playing to different genres of music. Within each chapter is a set of step-by-step video lessons that progressively take you through each topic. At the end of each course, there is a ‘Play Music’ section, where you apply what you’ve learned to playing songs and grade pieces.
Multi-Angle
All videos are recorded in 4K and HD and at multiple angles, to give you the best seat in the house.
Notation
All lessons videos come with notation to solidify your understanding of all drumming topics.
Technique and Music Theory
Our comprehensive syllabus not only shows you what to play, but also how to play, with lessons on all technique and music theory, breaking each element down into simple to follow, step-by-step videos.
All Grade pieces are covered, as well as songs from every genre and era
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Members Dashboard
Each online member will get a Personal Members Dashboard, so you can track your progress and gain Achievements and Certificates as you develop your way through the courses.
Continually updated
Our syllabus is continually updated with new lessons, new songs, new grade pieces, and technical updates, so you'll always receive the most current, up-to-date, comprehensive education.
Unlimited Support
Every online member receives unlimited support.
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