ALL LEVELS

Step-by-step learning

Get access to fast-paced and easy to follow video lessons that will give you a concrete understanding of Funk Drumming.

Each groove, fill or concept is played very slow and then at two different tempos. For each lesson you got an interactive transcription in which you can adjust the tempo.

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN(K)

Improve fast with guided learning pathways

Are you ready to blast through that beginner level, break out of the intermediate plateau, and start playing like a pro?

Backbeat Online gives you programs designed to take your playing to the next level with a straightforward pathway.

WHAT YOU GET

What to expect from each lesson

No more guesswork – know exactly which lessons to work on at every step of your drumming journey.

Backbeat Online's learning features are designed to give you a guided, structured approach so you can make lasting progress.

Backbeat Online is the fastest way to get better at drums. Our all-inclusive membership gives you expertly designed learning pathways that will help you reach the next level at funk drumming.

To help you do that, we have put together a tool kit for you to go through that will show you step-by-step how to create your unique drumming and NOT fall back into the old, playing all the time the same stuff you already know.

NEW LESSONS EVERY MONTH

Here is everything included in the Backbeat Membership

COURSE #1: Introduction - Funk Drumming Basics
In this course, I show you the basics of Funk Drumming - How to create a groove using ghost notes, buzz strokes and an introduction to syncopated funk.
I will also show you how to mix 8th notes and 16th notes on the hi-hat. This is a key element to know to develop our funk drumming skills!

COURSE #2: Hands Technique
In this course, I show you how to grab the sticks to develop the most beautiful sound you can get on your instrument. I will show you how to hit the hi-hat, the snare and the rebound technique that I use on the ride cymbal.

COURSE #3: 8th Notes Grooves
Here I will show you some basic grooves with 8th notes played on the hi-hat. If you are a beginner funk drummer, this is a great starting point!

COURSE #4: 16th Notes Grooves
Things are getting funkier here - Here you will find some cool grooves with 16th notes on the hi-hat

COURSE #5: Ghost Note Grooves
In this course I will show you the most used ghost note combinations in funk drumming - These are the exact same patterns used by legendary funk drummers!

COURSE #6: Buzz Strokes Grooves
Here I will show you some funk grooves with all the buzz strokes combinations that you can play on the snare drums.

COURSE #7: Bass Drums Grooves
This course is dedicated to the kick drum and the funkiest patterns to play with your right foot

COURSE #8: Syncopated Grooves
Here I will show you some cool syncopated grooves inspired by legendary drummers such as Clyde Stubblefield and Zigaboo Modeliste

COURSE #9: Linear Funk Grooves
Linear Funk is so damn fun to learn - you'll gonna love this one!

COURSE #10: Legendary Grooves
Learn the grooves played by the greatest Funk drummers! 

COURSE #11: Grooves And Loops
A collection of grooves played along with minus drums and loops

COURSE #12: Drumless Tracks
Get access to a library of minus drums, bass loops, and any kind of loop 

NEW courses and lessons are added every month! 

All The Tools You Need To Improve Your Playing

You’ll leave each lesson equipped with the techniques used by legendary drummers that will make you a more nuanced, dynamic, and captivating drummer.