Learn from Great Drums Teachers

Demian Arriaga is a drummer and percussionist with over two decades of experience performing, recording, and teaching around the world. His unique energy and rhythm-forward approach have taken him to stages and studios with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Weezer, Lisa, The Jonas Brothers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tori Kelly, Orianthi, and Streetlight Manifesto, among many others.

Professional drummer, producer, and published author based in Los Angeles. I’ve recorded over 500 songs across major label, indie, TV/film projects, and for artists including Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, and Demi Lovato. I’m also the author of five internationally distributed drum method books, published by Hal Leonard, Alfred, and Hudson Music.

I have been teaching music for over twelve years, and love teaching as much as music itself. As someone who started late (began drumming at age 16), and quickly progressed from complete beginner to obtaining my music degree from nationally ranked CSU Northridge's jazz program, to making a full-time career as a performing and session musician in Los Angeles, I can speak from…

Hi! My name is Alex Goldberg – I’m a drummer, composer and producer, originally from New York’s Capital Region. I studied percussion and composition at Vassar College, where I received a degree in Psychology. Since graduating, I’ve performed across the United States and Europe with groups ranging from singer-songwriters to avant-garde jazz, played drums on numerous studio…

Scott has been drumming in and around Chicago ever since he moved here from Colorado at age 14. He played with hard rockers PUSH and Eastern Front in the early 90’s. After his metal phase was over he cut his hair and joined Coin. Playing a few thousand shows with Coin between Chicago and LA and recording an album was the mileage he needed to land other great gigs with Kat Parsons,…

Learn from Someone Who's Actually Done It, and Is Still Doing It! I'm Miah Palmer, a professional drummer with 30+ years of real-world experience spanning rock, blues, funk, and everything in between. I've performed on live television, opened for artists like Steve Vai and L.A.

Dr. Matthew Mailman is Professor of Conducting in the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University, a position he has held since 1995. Dr. Mailman has had extensive and diverse experience conducting operas, musicals, orchestras, bands, choirs, and chamber music.

Hi, my name is Daniel Canario, I’m a Drummer, percussionist, producer and educator from the Dominican Republic based in the DR. I’ve playing drums for about 15 years, teaching drums and percussion since 2015 and teaching music in a elementary school since 2021. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Contemporary Music Studies from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña, Santo Domingo.

My career has spanned the globe performing, recording, and producing with Grammy Award winning artists, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members and multitude of internationally acclaimed artists. I combine wide ranging performance experience together with personal studies with drumming legends Gary Chester, Joe Morello and Michael Carvin together with decades of teaching experience (20…

Hi, I’m Dornik — a professional drummer, producer, and recording artist with over a decade of international touring and teaching experience. I’ve had the privilege of performing with world-renowned artists and musicians including Jessie Ware, Alfa Mist, Rocco Palladino, Tom Misch, Rihanna, Donaeo, and many more.