Drum Programming Courses and Certifications

Make Pop Music

How to Program Realistic Drums - Step by Step Tutorial

Master the art of realistic drum programming with step-by-step techniques for creating grooves, adding fills, humanizing velocities and timing, and crafting professional-sounding drum arrangements.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jannis Le Wolff

Nord Drum 3P - What It Can and Can't Do - Honest Review in 2026

Discover the Nord Drum 3P's unique sound engine, playability, MIDI workflow, and real-world limitations to decide if this electronic percussion synthesizer fits your music production needs.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jannis Le Wolff

How to Make Electronic Grooves Sound More Jazzy

Discover how to infuse electronic beats with jazzy human feel through cymbal and hihat programming techniques that transform rigid 4-on-the-floor patterns into flowing, musical grooves.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

EDMProd

How to Layer Drums Like a Pro

Master professional drum layering techniques to create powerful, dynamic beats that cut through your mix and elevate your electronic music production skills.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

One Man And His Songs

Creating Drum Rhythms with Laser Beams Patterns in Groove Agent 5

Discover how to create dynamic drum rhythms by combining multiple presets from the Laser Beams Expansion Pack in Groove Agent 5, enhancing your music production skills.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jannis Le Wolff

Playing Classic Guitar Riffs on the Nord Drum 3P - From Metallica to Deep Purple

Master iconic rock riffs like Enter Sandman and Hells Bells on electronic drum pads, with detailed demonstrations and techniques adaptable to any electronic percussion setup.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jannis Le Wolff

Electronic Drums vs. Acoustic Drums - A Comparative Guide

Discover the unique advantages of electronic drums over acoustic sets, exploring practical benefits and creative possibilities for modern drummers seeking versatile performance options.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jannis Le Wolff

Jazzy Hybrid Beats Tutorial - Combining Nord Drum 3P with Acoustic Drums

Master hybrid drumming techniques by blending Nord Drum 3P with acoustic drums, creating dynamic grooves that combine synth textures and natural percussion for rich, melodic performances.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jannis Le Wolff

Nord Drum 3P Tribal Sounds - Design Dark Beats and Play Them Musically

Master aggressive tribal sound design on Nord Drum 3P and transform raw patches into complete musical compositions through live drumming techniques.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Producing Electronic Music with Logic Pro

7 ratings at CreativeLive

Producing Electronic Music with Logic Pro with Ed Solo

• CreativeLive
• 10 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Advanced Drum Production

5 ratings at CreativeLive

Learn high-end drum production, from tuning and miking live kits to programming, editing, sample replacement, layering, and mixing.

• CreativeLive
• 22 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mobile Recording with IK Multimedia

1 rating at CreativeLive

Mobile Recording with IK Multimedia with CreativeLive Team

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Ableton Operator

1 rating at CreativeLive

Design sounds with Ableton's Operator: combine FM, additive and subtractive synthesis to build kicks, toms, snares, monophonic bass, polyphonic leads, pads and evolving textures.

• CreativeLive
• 2 hours 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Ableton Push Fast Start

Learn to use Ableton Push as an extension of Ableton Live for faster drum programming, melody creation, sequencing, arranging, and performance.

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Timbaland Teaches Producing And Beatmaking

Learn how to collaborate with vocalists, layer new tracks, and create hooks that stick. Step into Timbaland’s studio and learn from one of the industry’s most innovative hit makers.

• MasterClass
• 2 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available