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  1. Drum School
  2. Music School

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If you've never played drums before but want to, this is the place for you. BANG! The Drum School is one of the leading providers of online drum lessons for beginners. In fact, we've become known as the beginner drummer experts, offering online video courses, live classes via Zoom, books, and intensive coaching. You do not need to subscribe in order to study with us. Founded by Mark Feldman, who Neil Peart chose as one of the winners of Modern Drummer Magazine's very first drum solo contest, we want to help you experience the calm, confident joyous experience of playing the drums. And we've helped hundreds of beginners do that since our founding in 2009.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

paid for the online PDF twice

paid for the online PDF twice, never got the link to see it.

June 9, 2025
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Unbeknownst to Debra, she inadvertently entered her email address incorrectly when she made her purchase. Certainly, this is an honest mistake on her part, but it made it literally impossible for my team to deliver the product she purchased from us! We received a 1st email from her today (6/16/25) indicating that there was a problem and we replied within a few hours and took care of the issue, even giving her some additional products for free as a way to express our regrets and empathy for her frustration.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great teacher!

I had a wonderful experience taking lessons with Mark! He has a very friendly and approachable vibe. He was always prepared and professional. His manner is very calm, and he knows how to explain concepts to his students in a way they will understand. Highly recommended!

September 11, 2024
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Hi Zeb - Thank you so much for your kind words. Much appreciated. 🙏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Online Drum Instruction Out There

Mark is not only an extremely accomplished musician (actually, a master), but his approach to teaching is thoughtful, intuitive, logical, and fun, all at the same time.
On one more, quick, note (no pun intended), his original compositions are both excellent and a ton of fun!

August 28, 2024
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Harry - thank you so much for your kind words. I'm humbled and grateful. By the way, I think you might be referring to my band, Mark Feldman's LEVEL5 ? If so, I have to fess up that I did not write those songs. It was Oz Noy, who played guitar on the EP, who wrote all of the songs. So, there's that.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mark Feldman of Bang

Mark Feldman of Bang! The Drum School is the real deal. He is truly interested in helping drummers not just taking the money. The value he offers is life-changing.

August 25, 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Professional/Highly Recommended

I’ve been a professional drummer for many years, still studying and learning. It never stops!! Mark is an amazing teacher and educator, across the board. Mark is an educator that cares about his students!! His teaching methodology and curriculum are based on well thought out procedures, strategies, and approaches that actually work!! I Highly Recommend Mark!! Learning doesn’t get any better…✨💪😎

August 20, 2024
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Hi Gregg - Thank you so much. You are very kind. Are you sure you're talking about me?!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m a senior person and I’m just…

I’m a senior person and I’m just starting to try and learn to play a kit drum set, Mark has been so very helpful with his information and teachings. One day I will video tape me, actually playing the drums, thanks to Mark.

August 18, 2024
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I'm so glad that you've found our teachings helpful. It's our pleasure to help. 🙏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with the Pro Sounding…

My experience with the Pro Sounding Drum Fills and the 25 Bonham Drum Fills courses have been very good! Mark’s explanation of each piece of music is consistently clear and concise. He demonstrates by providing sheet music and playing along with the student while varying the tempos from 50 to 90 bpm. Good grooves are provided to create the musical platform for the grooves to be injected. I originally purchased the 25 Bonham fills course but found the Pro sounding fills course, that proceeds it, to be very helpful and beneficial. I am still going through the courses because my playing has been sporadic in the past. I plan to play more often and be more consistent. I highly recommend these courses by BANG the Drum School.
Paul L

August 6, 2024
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Hi Paul - Thank you so much for the review. I'm so glad that you've found the courses helpful. 🙏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love Mark’s Drum Fills for Beginner’s…

Love Mark’s Drum Fills for Beginner’s course. It has allowed me to confidently read notes and actually play at my own pace at home.

August 4, 2024
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Reply from BANG! The Drum School

Hi Joji- thank you so much. My favorite part is that our course helped you learn to read music when you thought you wouldn't be able to do that. Thanks for allowing us to help you. 🙏🤓

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First rate content

I've been a subscriber to Mark's regular newsletters for some time and he provides consistently excellent, thought-provoking and challenging content.

Keep 'em coming, Mark, and thank you for all you do for me and the drumming community as a whole.

July 12, 2024
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Hi Ray - thanks so much for your kind words. Much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solid

Solid, expert, teacher with a lot of experience that knows how to simplify and explain. Very cool dude and down to earth. Recommend everything he puts out!! You won't regret it!!

March 1, 2024
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Thank you so much. I'm so glad you're enjoying the content.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GO SEE MARK!

This is more than a company; it is an actual live human being who is a terrific drummer, teacher, husband, and father. Mark has become a good internet friend. He is always available for questions and always responds to any of my responses to his emails. BANG! The Drum School has a wealth of information, not only on technique and drumming essentials, but being a good person and band mate. I have been using his materials for years. They are useful, creative, and well researched. Do yourself and your drumming education a favor. Go see Mark!

July 6, 2024
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Thank you, JB.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch course

I learned so much at a very quick pace. Easy to understand and follow. Could not read music when I started, and now it comes very easy to me. Received lots of free drumming tips and motivational links. Overall I am very satisfied with the drum courses. I've come a long way in a short time.

June 11, 2024
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Hi Paul - It sounds like you're talking about the "Pro Sounding Drum Fills for Beginners" Course. Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm so glad you've found the course helpful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great even for experienced drummers

Even though I have been playing for several decades Mark's fills program gave me some new and very cool licks that I was able to use immediately.

June 11, 2024
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Hi Tim - I'm s glad the course has helped you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very pleased with my membership…

I am very pleased with my membership with Mark Feldman. His online content is excellent and his daily emails often provide additional tidbits of information that only a seasoned pro can do. I have had two online private lessons with Mark and enjoyed them so much I signed up for five more. I highly recommend Mark even if is to augment in person lessons that one may be taking.

June 11, 2024
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Reply from BANG! The Drum School

Hi Fred - thank you so much for the kind words. I'm glad to be a part of your drumming journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've taken lessons from another popular…

I've taken lessons from another popular YouTuber, but I really like how Mark explains and goes through each of his lessons slowly and then builds up the tempo. He has a down to earth personality and demeanor which I really connect with. The video lessons provide excellent camera angles so you can clearly see how he demonstrates his technique.
The drum exercises & worksheets provided are excellent and available in PDF format & downloadable. I also like how he's recently updated his website for easy access to all sorts of courses, resources, guides, and blogs from which you can learn and gleam from. I give Mark 5 stars and highly recommend you try "Bang The Drum School"!

December 9, 2023
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Reply from BANG! The Drum School

Hi Greg -- It sounds like you're talking about the "Pro Sounding Drum Fills Course." I'm so glad you've found the material helpful.

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