Lessons From The Road

Live Footage and Lessons from Dave's Travels

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I spend nearly half the year touring and playing with some of the greatest musicians on the planet. Every night on the road is another journey and application of everything I have learned and continue to learn. The idea here is to take you along for the ride, so to speak - to teach by example using the many situations I find myself in.

In this course, I shot and edited some live footage from various live shows, including:

- The Chick Corea Elektric Band tour in June, 2017. There's live footage and lessons from my hotel room. The lessons point out important concepts relating to groove, feel, live dynamics, and my overall approach to the music. I’ll always relate the lesson back to the important foundational concepts you'll find in other courses.

- Mike Stern show in 2017. There's a full bass/drums duet with Tom Kennedy and a corresponding lesson featuring Tom in my studio. I also included full renders of tunes from those shows. Check those out, and then watch the multi-part conversation with Tom in the "Guess Instructors" section. We refer to those tunes in the lesson.

Join me on this Journey, and make sure to comment and ask questions below the lessons and in the private Facebook group! I will be adding more footage this fall!

Questions? Comments? You can leave both under each individual lesson and you can also post in the private Facebook group. Don't hesitate to show us your own setup! Dave and his staff are monitoring the school from both angles and you may find others members' comments helpful!

About Our Facebook Group: We have established a "Secret" Facebook group to ensure that it is exclusive to our members - and so that only our members can see what is posted. You will not be able to search for the group. To join, please send a friend request to Steven Orkin , the school administrator. He will accept your request, add you to the group, and then unfriend you (no offense - he likes to keep his page private!) You will then be able to post and respond to posts!


Your Instructor


Dave Weckl
Dave Weckl

For more than 35 years, Dave Weckl has developed and maintained a reputation among fans, peers, and the international music community, as one of the great living drummers. His contributions to iconic music, music education, and the gear that drummers use, are many. Modern Drummer magazine has inducted Weckl into their Hall of Fame (2000) and named him "one of the 25 best drummers of all time."


Frequently Asked Questions


How Do I Enroll In This Course?

This course, just like all the content in Dave's school, is included in your membership! It's always available here on Dave's site and in the Teachable iOS app. To subscribe, go here and then click "Enroll In School." You can cancel 30-day recurring memberships at any time. Discounted annual memberships are also available!

Who Are These Courses Designed For?
All of Dave's courses are beneficial to drummers of all ages, playing levels, and styles. They are simple enough for less experienced drummers, but they are also perfect for advanced/experienced drummers who want to re-think and improve their approaches.