Modern Drummer Magazine

Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers. Every month MD features entertaining interviews with the world’s most popular drummers from all styles of music; interviews that delve into playing techniques, equipment, and musical concepts. The publication also reports on industry trends and activities, plus new drum products, publications, and recordings, and industry events. A roster of over 35 educational departments, authored by leaders in the field, offers readers practical playing tips and advice on topics that encompass all phases of drumming.

It Takes A Village to Create a Drummer

Modern Drummer Magazine

Keeping the Volume Down!

Dipping Your Toes Into the Water

NEW & NOTABLA • Roland V-Drums 3 and 5 Series, TR 1000 Rhythm Creator, and CR-78 Software Rhythm Composer, DW 3000 Hardware Series Hardware Packs, True-Cast Snare, PDP Concept Series Locking Thrones, Concept Acrylic Kit and Snare, Latin Percussion City Timbales, Limited Edition Cherry Congas and Bongos

INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

New Yamaha Recording Custom Snare Drums: Aluminum and Stainless Steel

Artstruments MR1 Drum Mounting Bracket

Roland VAD516

VOXEL Percussion: 3D Printed Drums, Sound Art in Audio Visions

CHAD SEXTON The Musical Unity of 311

Jordi Radnoti: The Pressure of Being Prepared

LUIGI PARAVENTI: PRECISION, PATIENCE, AND THE NEXT GENERATION

"Amber" by 311 from the recording From Chaos, drummer Chad Sexton

Silent Drum Practice

The Swing Pulse

Progressive Drumming Essentials: Groove Contraction

Master Studies II: Developing the Single Stroke Roll (Some More…)

The New Breed: Advanced Reading

Snare Drums from the Northup Drum Museum

The NAMM Show 2026

OUT NOW!

Lowell “Sly” Dunbar • May 10, 1952 – January 26, 2026

Sean T. Lane’s Heart Touring Kit