Chad Smith teaches
signature grooves and fills
inspired by John Bonham, Ian Paice,
Bill Ward, and Keith Moon.
Get the course for just $49 USD or free with a Drumeo membership.
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March 2nd
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Course Start Date
All lessons unlocked
March 2nd.
24 Lessons
Lessons from Chad plus
playalong tracks.
LIVE with Chad Smith
Live online workshop
March 13th.
Meet my heroes.
These drummers
changed my life.
Hey, it's Chad Smith here.
If you've heard any of my drumming over the years, there's one thing you should know…
I was HEAVILY influenced by the drummers of the '70s.
Especially legends like John Bonham, Keith Moon, Bill Ward, and Ian Paice. That's why I'm so excited to teach you everything I learned from them in my NEW Drumeo course.
In Legends of the ‘70s, I’ll break down the key grooves and fills inspired by these drummers. I’ll share what I love about them (and stole from them), and I’ll show you how they shaped me into the drummer I am today and influenced my work with the Chili Peppers.
I know they'll inspire you, too. And you'll find new and creative tools to add to your drumming.
If you're curious about where my style and sound came from, or just want to dive deeper into 4 of the most influential drummers of all time…
This is the course for you.
LEGEND #1
John Bonham is arguably rock and roll's finest drummer. His sound, his technique, his musicality. He just had everything.
The way that he played those Led Zeppelin riffs… It was hand in glove. It was so perfect.
There's no better drummer you could learn from.
Chad will show you what he learned from 3 iconic Bonzo grooves, and the skills you need to play them (foot speed, hand speed, and POWER around the kit).
Plus, you'll dive into signature fills (triplets and more) inspired by John Bonham.
And Chad will show you his practice tip for playing clean doubles with your right foot to nail those triplets.
LEGEND #2
Ian was the first real rock drummer that Chad tried to emulate. His rolls are very even across the drums.
And his speed, power, and precision redefined rock drumming.
In this course, Chad breaks down the nuance of Ian's playing so you'll understand his biggest grooves AND be able to bring his flavor to your own playing.
You'll get play-alongs at different tempos, and Chad will reveal the Chili Peppers groove he stole from Ian Paice.
LEGEND #3
Bill Ward was like a jazz drummer playing in a heavy rock band. And he created the backbone of Black Sabbath's iconic sound.
Chad will walk you through Bill's unique sound and show you the secret to playing melodic fills like he did.
And you'll learn a subtle hi-hat trick to nail an intro like "War Pigs" in the style of Bill.
You're going to feel like a badass playing heavy, Bill Ward–inspired grooves.
LEGEND #4
Keith Moon's drumming… you're just astonished.
He never does the same thing twice.
He really brought the drums to the forefront. Before, the drummer was kinda the guy in the back. But there's no keeping Keith Moon in the back!
You won't have to tape your headphones to your head, but you'll explore the brilliant madness of drum parts inspired by some of The Who's biggest songs.
Chad has channelled Keith's crashes in several Chili Peppers songs, and he'll show you how to add "Keith-like" crashes to accent and elevate your drum fills.
Hang out LIVE with Chad
Got plans on March 13th?
You do now. Join the first-ever class of Legends of the '70s, and you'll get an exclusive invite to hang at a LIVE online workshop with Chad.
Ask him any questions you have about the course, the Chili Peppers, or just chill.
He's never done this before, and we don't know if he will again. So join before March 1st and save your seat.
Your lessons help
more kids play music.
When you get Legends of the '70s, you're not just taking a step to improve your drumming.
You're helping kids play music.
That's because proceeds from every sale will go to the Chad Smith Foundation.
Drumeo is partnering with the foundation to provide scholarships, equipment, and education for kids who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to learn an instrument.
And your support helps create a world where music education and resources are accessible to all, regardless of economic background.
So from all of us at Drumeo and the Chad Smith Foundation…
Thank you.
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Get the course or go all-in with a Drumeo membership
and get a limited edition Chili-Red practice pad.
Chad loves these drummers.
You'll love this course.
This course is close to Chad's heart. It's the drumming and the music he grew up on.
We hope this course can help you break through to make you a better drummer, while supporting Chad and the work of his foundation.
But if you try it and it's not for you…
You'll have 90 days to let us know for a full refund.
Still Got Questions?
Are these full song play-alongs with the original recordings?
No — these are groove-based play-alongs, not full song recordings.
You'll practice the iconic grooves of these legendary songs, without the original master audio, so you can play them at multiple tempos and really lock them in.
I'm just starting out. Will this be too hard for me?
These songs are hard for beginners. But you'll hear Chad Smith talk about how this music changed his life and influenced his career. He'll share the grooves that stood out and how he implemented them in his work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Even if you can't play them note-for-note, you'll learn so much and be inspired by Chad.
It's for anyone who loves rock drumming.
Do I need a big kit or fancy gear?
No.
You can get a ton out of this course with a basic kit. Many of these legendary grooves were created with simple setups — and Chad shows you how to make them feel great on whatever you're playing.
How long do I have access to the course?
It's yours for life. Revisit the lessons anytime and come back to these grooves whenever you need inspiration.
What is the LIVE workshop with Chad?
If you join by March 1st, you'll get access to a LIVE online workshop with Chad Smith. Ask questions about the course, his influences, the Chili Peppers — or just hang out and talk drums.
He'll only do this once, so enroll today.
What if the course isn't for me?
No worries. You're covered by Drumeo's 90-day money-back guarantee.
Try the course. If it's not the right fit, let us know within 90 days for a full refund.