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The 1970s were a decade of decadence, change and growth for drummers. Huge drum sets, 7-minute songs, and drum solos reigned supreme - today the panel will have to see if they can identify some of the biggest names in the 1970s drumming by only
Music and art are 2 things that make our world richer. Both connect to us on a deep level, and no matter if we like it or hate it, we always have opinions about it! Aric Improta is one of the most creative drummers in the world, and he also hap
Ringo Starr is probably the most influential drummer of all time, and his clever but quirky drum parts have been the soundtrack to several generations of music lovers. Gregg Bissonnette is the drummer Ringo himself chose to play in his All Star
Drummers always hear a cool lick, fill or idea and want to try to learn it. In this episode of The Drum Department, we’ll challenge the panel to learn a lick in 60 seconds. We’ll see their learning process, and see who can get it closest in a m
It’s a new year, and The Drum Department is going to look into the future to see if we can predict some of the big stories that will unfold in 2024. Who will be the big breakthrough new drummer? Who will change their career drastically? What wi
Dive into this episode as we explore the year's most impactful events, highlight the top drumming gear, and pay tribute to legends in the drumming world. Be sure to tune in and catch all the excitement!
All drummers have a signature style and sound - but can you identify them by only hearing them? Today on The Drum Department we're going to test our ears and our familiarity with our favorite drummers by stripping down some of their most popula
Eden Bahar has a dream job touring with Cirque Du Soleil's 'Kooza' production. On today's episode, we'll find out how Eden got the job, what a day in the life of a circus drummer is like, and discover why he has a Guinness World Record for stic
We often assume that metal drummers eat, breathe, and sleep metal music. While that might be true for some drummers, it's far from it for Art Cruz, Lamb of God's drummer, one of the best metal drummers in the world today, and our very special g
Aaron Spears was a young phenom who came up fast in the drumming scene. He stole the show at the 2006 Modern Drummer Festival “Gospel Drummers Showcase” and went on to be a first-call drummer for massive artists like Usher, Ariana Grande and Ju
Liberty DeVitto was Billy Joel’s drummer for over 20 years. Liberty provided the backbeat that a generation grew up listening to both in the studio and live. We’ve asked Alex Cohen, Ramon Montager, and Jared Falk to record their version of Bill
Prog-rock music is a drummer’s dream: lots of cool parts, big drum kits and odd times - it’s a drummer’s playground for drumming indulgence. The drum community elevates prog drummers as stars - and today we share some notable prog drummers, and
Big in the '70s and '80s, rototoms seemed to all but disappear in the '90s. They have seen a resurgence in the past few years, showing up on drum-sets everywhere. Today on The Drum Department we learn all about the mighty rototom and check out
All drummers have a signature style and sound - but can you identify them by only hearing them? Today on The Drum Department we're going to test our ears and our familiarity with our favorite drummers by stripping down some of their most popula
Dom Famularo was the world’s drumbassador- no matter what style or era drummer you were, Dom wanted you to feel connected to the history of drumming. Equal parts pro drummer, world class educator and trailblazing motivational speaker, Dom dedi
Drummers love their snare drums. Some drummers will even set up two or three snares on their kit to have all kinds of different sonic options. We’ve always wondered, what would it be like if we turned a whole drum-set into snare drums? For toda
A few months ago, we shared who several of our favorite unsung drum heroes were. These are drummers that really inspire us and that may not be household names. Our awesome audience had lots to say about drummers that inspired them, so today we’
The Drum Department's first call-in show! Check out the burning questions the drumming community has for us, and learn about what the future holds for Drumeo and the cool projects we are working on.
Today’s modern rock and pop drummers bring a huge amount of energy and excitement to their performances. It makes you wonder, "what if a drummer from today was thrust back in time and played with some of our favorite bands and artists?" What wo
Drummers love to explore new rhythmic ideas, and we’ll often use odd note combinations to add tension to a groove or fill. What if we took some of the world’s most famous songs and added odd groupings to them? Today on The Drum Department, odd-
Electronic drums have been around since the 1960s, and every generation we see technological advancements that provide drummers new ways of making music on the drum-set. In the '80s we had the Simmons SDS-V; the 2000s brought us V-Drums; in 20
The snare drum is the most crucial instrument on a drum-set, and the most personal one. There are literally hundreds of snare drums to choose from, ranging in price from $100 up to $5000 or more. Does the price of a drum really dictate its valu
It’s amazing how different music can sound and feel when you apply different styles of drumming to it. In this episode of The Drum Department, we challenge our special guest JP Bouvet to play the same song in several different styles.
Drummers all have their own style, which can really change the way a song sounds and feels. Today on The Drum Department, Dave challenges Kyle, Jared and Tyson to play the same song. They will hear it once and play it, and they won’t get to hea
In the '60s and '70s, single-headed toms reigned supreme with their short attack and melodic sound. In the '80s they died a very quick death, replaced by their predecessor: the double-headed tom. Though we’ve largely stayed doubled-headed, many
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