Summary: Two-time Grammy winner Rob Brian takes you inside his creative drumming world, showing how musical expression trumps trends. Drawing on jazz and influences like The Beatles, he demonstrates how versatility, song awareness, and storytelling through rhythm elevate your playing. Packed with practical techniques and creative exercises across genres, this lesson inspires feel, musicality, and joy on the kit. Rob also opens with a heartfelt solo dedicated to a dear friend, offering a rare glimpse into the emotion and artistry that shape his unique approach to drumming.

Bio: Rob Brian is a highly experienced drummer with a 35-year career spanning Grammy-winning albums and worldwide touring. Known for his eclectic and adaptable style, he has worked with artists including Siouxsie Sioux, Peter Gabriel, Loreena McKennitt, Goldfrapp, Laura Pausini, Simple Minds, Miles Kane and members of XTC. Equally comfortable delivering powerful arena performances or subtle, intimate world music textures, Rob brings a deep musical sensitivity to every project. Having recorded and performed across the globe, he consistently provides drum parts that serve the music and elevate each artist’s vision.

Focus points: Styles, rudiments, technique, creative process, musicality, limb independence

Length: 49m