Online Drum Lessons
For Adults with Clear Goals.
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See. Hear. Play Along. Understand.
Learn step by step with detailed video lessons, notation and studio sound –
from your very first beat to mastering advanced grooves.
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ββ 14βDay Free Trial · Cancel anytime · β 4.9 / 5 (53) on Google
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π― Reach Your Drumming Goals with a Structured Learning Systemβββββββββββ
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Clear visual guidance, studio-quality sound & notation. No guesswork.
Learn to Play Drums Successfully with the Online Drum Academy
See. Hear. Play Along. Understand.
No long explanations. You see and hear how each exercise is played, so you can play along right away.
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ποΈπ¨οΈ Learn Visually
Three camera angles show you posture, hand technique, and foot technique in detail.β
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π΅ Precise Notation
Three camera angles show you posture, hand technique, and foot technique in detail.β
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π Learn by Listening
Hear timing, ghost notes, and dynamics as they should be played—and develop a feel for groove and musical nuances.
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π Progress Step by Step
40 → 60 → 80 BPM. Increase the tempo systematically while developing control, precision, and musicality.
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π€ Learn by Example
Watch. Play Along. Repeat. Refine your technique until the movements feel natural.
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See clearly. Understand better. Learn faster.
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π― Learn to play drums by watching, listening, and playing along.
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David Klepic – Dein Coach bei der Online Drum Academy
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Side and top views for maximum learning clarity.
ββββββββββπ A structured learning path – from beginner to advanced
For adults with limited time and clear goals – without overwhelm or confusion.β
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ββββπ¬ What to Expect:
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π All levels and future updates included
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π₯ 650+ videos · 1,000+ with Level 3 – coming soon
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π₯ 3 camera angles for clear visual instruction
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β±οΈ 3 playback speeds for complete control
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π» 100% flexible & location-independent
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π§ Professional audio and video quality
βπ Learn Drums with a System:
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π Learn drum notation – fundamentals and beyond
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β Hand technique & grip – clean and controlled
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π¦Ά Bass drum techniques – Heel-Up & Heel-Down
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π₯ Drum rudiments – applied directly to grooves & fills
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π΅ Drum grooves – eighth & sixteenth notes & triplets
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π§ Drum fills, breakdowns & musical pauses
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π§ Coordination, timing & precision – through focused practiceββββ
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π― Who Is the Online Drum Academy For?
β• Beginners and advanced drummers who want to learn and improve their skills independently and systematically.
• Musicians and producers who want to learn drums as a second instrument for their professional studio work.
• Music schools and drum teachers looking to complement their lessons with professional online learning.
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π₯ Practice · π Repeat & review · π Develop ββββskills
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3 Levels. 1 Access.
From Beginner to Advanced Drummer.
Get Started with Drumming as an Adult
Step by step. Visually explained. Without feeling overwhelmed.
Learn to play the drums from the ground up with Close to the Drums – from proper hand and foot technique to your first beats, fills, and essential drum rudiments. Explore rhythmic fundamentals such as eighth notes, sixteenth notes, and triplets. All lessons follow a logical progression, are visually explained, and can be revisited anytime.
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π Level – Drumming Essentials | approx. 4–6 months
π By the end of Level 1, you will be able to:
· Play musically: Perform steady beats and fills using eighth notes, sixteenth notes, and triplets.
· Apply proper technique: Develop clean hand and foot technique and correct stick grip.
· Understand rhythm: Play essential drum rudiments and read basic drum notation.
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More Control and Confidence Behind the Drum Kit
ββPlay with greater confidence. Improve coordination. Express yourself with more freedom.
You’ve mastered the basics and are ready to take your drumming further. With Gaining Control, you’ll develop your skills systematically. Improve your timing, coordinate your hands and feet more independently, and learn to play more challenging grooves and fills with precision, control, and musicality. Build greater confidence, dynamic control, and freedom behind the drum kit.
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βπ Level – Confidence & Control on Drum Set | approx. 8–12 monthsβββββββββ
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π By the end of Level 2, you will be able to:
· Improve timing and coordination: Play more precisely, consistently, and independently.
· Master more complex grooves and fills: Perform challenging rhythms confidently and musically.
· Read and play rhythms with confidence: syncopation, sixteenth notes, sextuplets, and shuffle beats.
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Precision, Timing, Dynamics & Musical Expression on the Drum Set
Advanced grooves. Precise fills. Greater independence. Complete dynamic control.
With Serious Moves, take your drumming to an advanced level. Refine your timing, improve your bass drum technique, and master challenging grooves, complex fills, and subtle dynamic nuances. Develop greater independence, precision, and musical expression behind the kit.
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π Level – Time Mastery, Precision & Expression | approx. 12–18 months
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π By the end of Level 3, you will be able to:
· Control dynamics: Use ghost notes, accents, and carefully graded stroke intensities with precision.
· Master advanced grooves & fills: Play half-time shuffles, paradiddle-based grooves, and complex rhythms.
· Refine timing & bass drum technique: Play with precision and coordination, even at challenging tempos.
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Level 3 is planned for late 2026 or early 2027. Active subscribers will automatically receive access at no additional cost.βββ
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π₯ All 3 Levels included. One Membership.
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Felix, Stuttgart
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The camera settings allow for a clear view of what's being played, especially with the additional angles for the bass drum, which is a great feature.
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The real-time notation marking that moves along as you play is also incredibly helpful for keeping track of the rhythm.
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Ultimately, reaching that moment of success is what makes it exciting and keeps you motivated to continue!
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Markus, Garmisch
David's video course is perfect for beginners, even for those with absolutely no prior experience in drumming. π₯
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Each lesson is well-structured and builds up logically over time.
Every exercise is performed at three different speeds, allowing students to play along according to their personal learning progress.
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Cindy, München
The sheer number of videos is initially overwhelming. However, thanks to the table of contents, users can quickly navigate and select the relevant learning materials.
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The course is well-structured in a logical order, with clear, high-quality videos in terms of both image and sound. The explanations are visual and self-explanatory, making learning straightforward.
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Anne, Augsburg
"Great course for beginners! The videos are clearly and understandably structured – perfect for anyone who's never played drums before.
David was always quick and helpful in responding to questions.
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β¨ One Membership. All 3 Levels. Monthly or Annual.β
βStart wherever you are. Become the drummer you want to be.
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ββββββπ¬ Levels 1 & 2 with over 650 high-quality video lessons included.
βπ Join now! Prices will increase when Level 3 launches.
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Best Value
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Online Drum Academy - Level 1οΈβ£ & 2οΈβ£
Beginner & Intermediate
Valid for 12 months
π 12-Month Full Access to the Entire Online Academy.
β No automatic renewal.
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Online Drum Academy - Level 1οΈβ£ & 2οΈβ£
Beginner & Intermediate
π 14-day free trial Β· Full Academy access
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β±οΈ Recommended practice time: approx. 15–20 minutes a day
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π― Become the Drummer You Want to Be
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π₯οΈ Start online, go deeper in the studio
Start with the structured Online Drum Academy and take your playing to the next level with personalized feedback through Hybrid Drum Coaching or intensive Drum Workshops in my Drum Studio in Munich.
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