Combat Rock: Berklee Online Student Fights Military PTSD One Track at a Time with Vet-Traxx Project

Eric Lewis, a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, has faced the sort of difficulties through his life and career which might be unfathomable to a civilian. But music was there with him.

The War on Drugs Drummer Charlie Hall on Facilitating Adam Granduciel’s Vision

The War on Drugs drummer Charlie Hall discusses his musical upbringing, Grammy competition, and the importance of a grade school teacher on his development.

Glenn Kotche Talks Wilco, Solo Projects, and Soundtrack Work

Music is Glenn Kotche’s life. From the age of three through his study of classical percussion in college to playing with Wilco, music has always been a part of this drummer’s narrative. Hear his story.

Brian Funk Ableton Live Tutorial: Making Drums that Don't Sound Robotic

Berklee Online instructor and Ableton Certified Trainer Brian Funk (AKA AfroDJMac) demonstrates how to make an electronic beat that feels more human.

Funk and Rock Drum Rhythms

In this lesson for drummers, learn how to play basic funk beats with notation by Berklee Online percussion instructor Larry Finn.

Hip-hop beat making tutorial in progress!

Hip-Hop Drum Beat and Bass Tutorial

Berklee Online music production instructor Erik Hawkins offers a tutorial for writing and producing a hip-hop or dance beat.

Person playing the drums.

Programming and Producing Drum Beats Course and Book

I’ve been busy rolling out a new book and a new Berklee Online course that I’m very excited to tell you about.

Drum Programming

Drum Programming in Your DAW

I always sequence my drum beats in real-time, using a MIDI controller, such as my keyboard or drum pads.