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Drumeo
GenreMusic
Founded2011
FounderJared Falk
HeadquartersAbbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Brandon Toews, content director
ServicesDrum lessons and videos
Members50,000 (2024)
ParentMusora Media, Inc.
Websitedrumeo.com

Drumeo is a Canadian international online music education platform co-founded in 2011 by drummer and entrepreneur Jared Falk. Headquartered in Abbotsford, British Columbia,[1] Drumeo offers a subscription-based service featuring drumming courses, lessons, and video performances from renowned drummers and professional instructors. Drumeo is part of Musora Media Inc., a collective of music education brands that includes Guitareo, Singeo, and Pianote, focusing on guitar, singing, and piano lessons, respectively.

History

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Falk had toured in 2002 with a Christian rock band, but after four months he decided to leave the group and stay in Abbotsford, saying he disliked life on the road.[2] He then decided to upload videos instructing drum students. In 2005, one of his students told Falk that a video that had been uploaded to an online drumming forum was "getting thousands of downloads". "We borrowed a handicam, and we filmed it at my family's farm. It smelled like manure in there, and there were flies flying around," he would later recall.[2] He would later sell lesson packs online via digital content, which to much customers' chagrin was available via a link that was only active for 24 hours; many were still using dial-up modems. He also sold DVD packages of these initial lessons.

Falk estimates that he sold about 100,000 packages before deciding he wanted to go back to a digital platform. The Drumeo brand was officially launched in 2011, with Falk describing it as "Netflix for drum lessons."[2][3]

In 2018, the company had about 10,000 active Drumeo membership subscribers, close to 390,000 Facebook followers and more than 700,000 YouTube subscribers.[2]

Lessons and content

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Drumeo provides structured lesson plans guiding students through their drumming journey, ensuring steady progress and covering essential fundamentals. The platform offers a wide range of lessons and courses, from basic drumming techniques to advanced concepts and styles. Interactive features include drum play-alongs, live lessons, and community forums for drummers to connect and share their progress. Drumeo's video lessons feature well-known drummers such as Jonathan Moffett,[4] Chad Smith,[5][6] Tommy Aldridge,[7] Dennis Chambers,[8][9] Stewart Copeland, Larnell Lewis,[10] Simon Phillips, Mike Portnoy[11][12][13] and the Blue Man Group.[14] Drumeo is particularly known for a series in which they play drumless versions of a song a featured guest has never heard before and ask them to make their own drum part for that song before hearing and reacting to the original drum part, as well as having featured guests learn songs on the spot.[15][16]

Drumeo's YouTube channel, launched on July 11, 2007, has become a significant resource for drummers worldwide. As of March 2024, Drumeo supported over 50,000 active drum students and had over six million followers on social media,[1] and as of February 2025, the channel boasted over 4.54 million subscribers and more than 1 billion video views.[17] The channel features a variety of content, including lessons, performances, and interviews with prominent drummers. Each year, Drumeo hosts the Drumeo Awards, where they honor the most notable drummers in music as voted by its members. Notable award winners include Tré Cool and Alex Van Halen.[18][19][20]

Reception

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Drumeo has received positive reviews for its comprehensive content and high-quality instruction. MusicRadar praised the platform for its extensive library of lessons and courses from renowned drummers, as well as its high-quality production and broad range of subjects.[21] Drumeo was the runner-up for the Drum Magazine Drummie award for Education Site in 2013 before winning in 2014 and 2015.[22]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Derdeyn, Stuart (March 29, 2024). "From Abbotsford, drummer Jared Falk builds a smashing empire in Drumeo online learning". Vancouver Sun.
  2. ^ a b c d "Why star drummers are drawn to Abbotsford". BCBusiness. 2018-07-06. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  3. ^ Lee, Jenny (2013-10-29). "Drumming up business online, one lesson at a time". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
  4. ^ Moffett, Jonathan (2023-03-16). "Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett: Leading Drum Grooves With Your Foot". Free Online Drum Magazine | The Drumeo Beat. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  5. ^ Drumeo (2023-09-22). Chad Smith Hears Thirty Seconds To Mars For The First Time. Retrieved 2025-07-09 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Colbert, Isaiah (2025-06-27). "YouTube Channel Drumeo's Freestyle Drum Covers Make Me Want To Take My Shirt Off And Yell "Hell Yeah" - Aftermath". aftermath.site. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  7. ^ Aldridge, Tommy (2022-12-29). "Tommy Aldridge Breaks Down "Crazy Train" By Ozzy Osbourne - Drumeo Beat". Free Online Drum Magazine | The Drumeo Beat. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  8. ^ Drumeo (2022-07-22). Funk Drumming Masterclass | Dennis Chambers. Retrieved 2025-07-09 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Drumeo (2017-08-16). Dennis Chambers: Legendary Tips For Modern Drummers (FULL DRUM LESSON) - Drumeo. Retrieved 2025-07-09 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ Drumeo (2020-01-14). Larnell Lewis - Building Epic Fills With Your Kick. Retrieved 2025-07-09 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ Drumeo (2024-10-04). The Iconic Drumming Behind “Nightmare” | Avenged Sevenfold. Retrieved 2025-07-09 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ Drumeo (2024-03-20). Mike Portnoy Plays "Panic Attack" | Dream Theater. Retrieved 2025-07-09 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ Hadusek, Jon (2025-01-29). "Mike Portnoy flips script on Drumeo host, makes him play Dream Theater song on the spot". Consequence. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  14. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (2024-08-16). "Blue Man Group epically cover My Chemical Romance's "Welcome to the Black Parade"". Consequence. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  15. ^ "Mike Portnoy attempts to play Tool song: "This makes Dream Theater look like Weezer"". Consequence. 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  16. ^ "'It's Tupa-tupa, Man': World's Fastest Drummer Takes on DragonForce's 'Through the Fire and Flames'". www.ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  17. ^ "Drumeo's YouTube Statistics". Social Blade. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  18. ^ "The Winners Of The 2024 Drumeo Awards - Drumeo Beat". Free Online Drum Magazine | The Drumeo Beat. 2025-01-30. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  19. ^ "Alex Van Halen Accepts 2024 Drumeo Awards [Video]". Van Halen News Desk. 2025-02-04. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  20. ^ Griffiths, Daniel (2025-02-04). "Here are all the winners in the 2024 Drumeo Awards. Did your favourite sticksmith make the cut?". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  21. ^ Williams, Stuart (2022-03-08). "Drumeo review 2025 review". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  22. ^ "Drumeo Drummies". DRUM! Magazine. drummagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-28. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
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