Welcome To the John Wackerman Drum Academy
Specializing in making you a better Drummer, Percussionist and Musician. John Wackerman is a prolific Musical Artist. John grew up in what many call Drum Royalty. Born into a musical family, John Wackerman adds to his musical legacy which was started by his father Chuck, a music teacher for over 50 years and continues with his three brothers: Chad (drums –James Taylor, Frank Zappa, Barbra Streisand, Allan Holdsworth) Bob (bass – Maynard Ferguson, Keiko Matsui, Henry Mancini) and Brooks (drums – Avenged Sevenfold, Bad Religion, Tenacious D, Korn).
John Wackerman Virtual One On One Drum and Coaching Lesson
Work With John Wackerman: 1:1 Drum and Coaching lesson and Get personalized drum coaching that tightens your timing, improves your feel, and gives you a clear insight from a pro that has been successfully playing his whole life. Length 1 hour
John Wackerman One On One Drum Day IN Nashville
Come to the Music City(Nashville) and have a fully immersive day of drums. John Will teach you, coach you, and answer all your questions. It will be an inspiring, learning, full educational experience all about Drums. Lenth 6 hour plus lunch in Nashville.
John Wackerman Drum Duets
John Wackerman is the first Drummer to record a Drum Duets project with 15 of the world's most famous and respected drummers on one project. “John Wackerman Drum Duets Vol.1” features John doing Drum Duets with: Steve Gadd(Eric Clapton, Paul Simmon, James Taylor), Alex Acuna(Weather Report), Ron Tutt(Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond), Peter Erskine, Steve Smith(Vital Information, Journey), Clayton Cameron (Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr.), Adrian Young(No Doubt), John Ferraro(Rod Stewart),Marc Atkinson(Jessica Simpson), Ricky Lawson(Steely Dan), Josh Freese(Nine Inch Nails, Sting), Gary Novak(Alanis Morissette) and his Family Brooks, Chad and Chuck Wackerman.
John Wackerman's Second Solo Drum Duet Project features John playing Drum Duets with Ronnie Vannucci(The Killers), Terry Bozzio (Jeff Beck), Mark Schulman(Pink), Dennis Chambers(Santana), Thomas Lang(Falco), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Scott Johnson (Blue Devils) , Jon Theodore (Mars Volta) Bernie Dresel (Brian Setzer), Gene Hogland(Fear Factory), Justin Spencer(Recycled Percussion),Travis Barker (Blink 182) and Marco Minneman (Joe Satriani).
Diverse Learning
We’ll mix it up: Playing, Grooves, Soloing, Musicality, Feel and Technique.
Personalization
Every lesson or Drum Day can be personalized to fit your needs and creativity.
John Wackerman's Sessions and Live Performance
At age 16 John joined the Bill Watrous Big Band and from there moved onto playing with Maynard Ferguson, Kazumi Watanabe, Bunny Brunel, Patrick Moraz ( Moody Blues, Yes), Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard), Lindsay Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac), Mark Stoermer (The Killers), the Grammy nominated African Choir,Terry Fator (Band Leader) Live from Las Vegas DVD (RIAA Certified 4X's Platinum sales award), Cirque Du Soleil “KA”, Megan Mullally(Will and Grace) TV talk Show on NBC, Ty Herndon, Jamie O'Neil, Kyle Everson, Dasha, Ingrid Andress, David Archuleta, Brooke Eden, Lindsay Ell, Runaway June, Shelly Fairchild,The Kentucky Gentlemen, Michael Passons, Kalie Shorr, Sam Williams, A.J. Lang, Melissa Greene, Erik Halbig, Scotty Huff, Josh Bryant, David Browning, Jada Cato, Mad About You, Composed the music score to the film Reawakened, Comic Strip Live, Family Matters, Amen TV Show , Slash, Brent Mason, Mohini Dey, Steve Stevens, Brian Auger, Ray Gomez, Frank Gambale, Michael Angelo Batio, Daniel Powter, Billy Ray Cyrus, Shawn Lane, Tony Orlando,The Commodores, Oprah, John Davidson, Regis and Kelly, Larry King Live, The Tonight Show,The Miller Brothers, Sea World commercials, IBM commercials, Nissan commercials, Porsche commercials, Lexus commercials, Lens Crafters commercials, 24 hour fitness commercials, Merv Griffin, Will Ferrill, Spinal Tap, Jerry Springer, Issac Washington, Nathen Burton, Linda Suzanne Live, CNN, Circo, Disney, Debra Messing, Terry Brashaw, Rachel Bradshaw, Virtual Pool, Mass Mental(Robert trujillo Metallica), Shock It, Flintface, Peter Galagher, Warner Bros.,Dave Koz, Generation X, Cartoon Circus. John also wrote a best selling drum transcription book
“John Wackerman Drum Duets Vol.1"
Austin Perry
"John's lessons really opened up my playing especially with independence, fills, and grooves.He was highly influential in taking my drumming to the next level."
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Pat Leon
"Sight reading, hand technique, double bass development, fun grooves or independence, he had me covered and was patient. A wealth of knowledge and a high recommendation to study with this man."
Robert Wiggin
"After many years playing in the hard rock genre, John was able to explain the importance of ghost notes in my style of music that I was unaware of or had any knowledge of. The lessons & discussions I've had with John have always made me approach my style differently when I create music."
Ted Zander
"I've always dreaded practicing, but John changed my mindset towards practicing.I look forward to every one of John's lessons."
Dougie Banks
"I was worried I wouldn't be able to learn fast enough to play drums, but John is such an amazing educator."
Justine Birgman
"I never thought learning could be so fun! John is great at what he does."
Get the knowledge, Understanding, and Mind Set To Level up your Drumming.
Improve your touch, technique, feel, groove, Soloing, reading, musicality, and overall approach to playing and executing your passion on the drums.
Endorsements
DW Drums and Hardware
Roland V-Drums and Electronics
Zildjian Cymbals
Innovative Percussion Sticks and mallets
Aquarian Drum Heads and inHEads
Mallet KAT
Eccentric Systems Quick Torque Cams
Audix Mics
Auralex Acoustics
Rhythm Tech Percussion
Factory Metal Percussion
Protection Racket Cases
Stick Hammock
Kelly Shu
Toft Audio Designs
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