Behind Enemy Lines
The reverse but clever starting point for the course is that Michael blames electronic dance music for the problems that drummers face nowadays: how to recreate programmed beats on a normal drumset. It is funny as well since Michael is all about producing those beats himself. Besides Michael, there are more great drummers that have these e-sound skills nailed on acoustic drum sets. Whether it is the ultimate detailed and tiny playing virtuosity of Richard Spaven, the bombastic sound and insane speed of Pendulum-drummer KJ Sawka, and of course the legendary Jojo Mayer, who kind of invented contemporary drumming on this level.

Michael Schack's history and track record in the entire e-music sphere, his 27+ years with Roland, and his many related releases make him one of the few drumming doctors on this topic that can actually rewind, reverse and nail exactly what is needed to play the 10 different styles offered in this drum course for playing electronic dance music. While Drumeo names him correctly the Mad Scientist of Energy, Michael is without any doubt the leading specialist, drummer and musician when it comes to e-drumming.

And that is what Michael hits in his new and detailed course on Drumeo. He teaches you how to go beyond yourself in drumming and understand all aspects of these styles that seem to dominate all the music charts nowadays. As the description of the lesson series says: it's time to get behind the 'enemy lines' and embrace how to play these styles.

Drummerszone got access!
Drumeo was kind enough to give Drummerszone full access to the course, and after going through it, we must honestly confess that we are stunned. Michael has outdone himself in all of these lessons. In our global drum community, he is already known as one of the best clinicians in the world. Still, the depth of this drum course goes pretty far in covering the so many topics of EDM. Michael's fluidly clear and always funny presentation, plus the ease and finesse on how he covers and demos all the topics, is a breath of fresh air in the jungle of drum lessons out there.

The entire course is an eye-opener in reverse tactics on the drums. Of course, hybrid drumming is a big part of it. But it is just that where drummers nowadays need to be skilled in. In the first four levels of the course, he explains in detail why hybrid drumming is not that difficult, and how it actually supports your sound and gigs.

We asked Michael about how 'Electrify Your Drumming' got shape.

"It's a lesson-pack which grew on me while performing on stage over these last few years and a true co-production with the Drumeo team. I always get a lot of questions and people asking me for lessons. The synergy with Drumeo's Dave Atkinson while writing it all out made us realize this course makes it very accessible for any level drummer.

The postproduction team at Drumeo made sure this course has the look, sound and vibe as we intended. A production like this takes a lot of time. Without the entire Drumeo team, this would never have happened."

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The package with this course is just immense. There are 89 videos covering 11 hours of content in 14 levels, or topics if you want. The lessons never expire and you get 23 play-alongs as well. Below is the full listing of modules and topics covered in all the videos.

First, here is Jared Falk, CEO and founder of Drumeo about 'Electrify Your Drumming'.
ps. Drumeo has over 100 step-by-step courses and more than 1500 on-demand lessons online for all skill levels, topics, and styles. And: you interact with your tutors!



Electrify Your Drumming on Spotify
Michael also created accompanying playlists on Spotify for this course. It covers a great resource for listening and understanding this drum course.

• Michael's Spotify playlist 'EDM for Drummers'
  
• Throw back Projects
  
• Michael Schack Spotify Artist profile

What Electrify Your Drumming covers
Besides the 10 levels below with many video lessons, almost just as many downloads and valuable assignments, Michael's 4-level introduction to the course is one that any drummer should take, regardless style or level.

The 10 Electronic Dance Music Styles

Down Tempo EDM
• Lesson 1: What Is Down Tempo EDM?
  
• Lesson 2: Down Tempo Drumming Vibe
  
• Lesson 3: The Reggaeton Beat
  
• Lesson 4: Leaving Space For Low Frequencies
  
• Lesson 5: The Importance Of Sound Design
  
• Play-Along: DownOOHM
  
• Play-Along: Portu Cafe?
  
• Play-Along: Sub & Lower
  
  Techno
  
• Lesson 1: What Is Techno & Hardcore Music?
  
• Lesson 2: Four On The Floor
  
• Lesson 3: Hi-Hat & Ride Control
  
• Lesson 4: Thinking Musically
  
• Lesson 5: The Clap Is The Backbeat
  
• Lesson 6: The Snare Machine
  
• Lesson 7: When To Solo
  
• Play-Along: GranPaNo
  
• Play-Along: Kick Core
  
  

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  House
  
• Lesson 1: What Is House Music?
  
• Lesson 2: Popular Ride & Hi-Hat Patterns
  
• Lesson 3: Hi-Hat & Backbeat Builds
  
• Lesson 4: That "Swingy" Feel
  
• Lesson 5: Locking The Hi-Hat With The Bass Line
  
• Lesson 6: The Endless House Loop Challenge
  
• Play-Along: Pop Drop
  
• Play-Along: 4 The Masses
  
• Play-Along: TFH
  
  Big Room
  
• Lesson 1: What Is Big Room Music?
  
• Lesson 2: Kick Drum Sound
  
• Lesson 3: Snare Risers For Big Room
  
• Lesson 4: The Reggaeton Tom
  
• Lesson 5: The Backbeat Build
  
• Lesson 6: Conclusion
  
• Play-Along: This Sound Is
  
  Trance
  
• Lesson 1: What Is Trance Music?
  
• Lesson 2: Kickin' On The Arpeggiator
  
• Lesson 3: Common Trance Hi-Hat Patterns
  
• Lesson 4: Conclusion
  
• Play-Along: Push Agio
  
  Hard Dance
  
• Lesson 1: What Is Hard Dance Music?
  
• Lesson 2: The "Rock & Punk" Attitude
  
• Lesson 3: Sound Design For Hard Dance
  
• Lesson 4: The Drill Sergeant Approach
  
• Lesson 5: Risers & Layers
  
• Lesson 6: Conclusion
  
• Play-Along: Hackin'
  
• Play-Along: Hard Styler
  
  Hip Hop & Trap
  
• Lesson 1: What Is Hip-Hop & Trap Music?
  
• Lesson 2: Straight Vs. Swing Grooves
  
• Lesson 3: Slow Trappin' Bass & Hi-Hat
  
• Lesson 4: Locking In With The Vocals
  
• Lesson 5: Glitch The Funk Up
  
• Lesson 6: Conclusion
  
• Play-Along: Break It Down
  
• Play-Along: Slo' Trap Hop
  
• Play-Along: Rhyme Vibe
  
  Breaks & Breakbeat
  
• Lesson 1: What Is Breakbeat Music?
  
• Lesson 2: Breaks On The Snare
  
• Lesson 3: Adding Ghost Notes
  
• Lesson 4: Fast Tempo Breakbeats
  
• Lesson 5: Making Your Sound Bite
  
• Lesson 6: Conclusion
  
• Play-Along: Fake Break
  
• Play-Along: Cut!
  
  Dubstep
  
• Lesson 1: What Is Dubstep?
  
• Lesson 2: From One Drop To Dubstep
  
• Lesson 3: The Half-Time Feel
  
• Lesson 4: Dubstep Vs. Half-Time Drum N' Bass
  
• Lesson 5: Dubstep Risers
  
• Lesson 6: Conclusion
  
• Play-Along: Gasoline
  
  Drum N Bass & Jungle
  
• Lesson 1: What Is Drum N' Bass & Jungle Music?
  
• Lesson 2: Basic Drum N' Bass Beat #1
  
• Lesson 3: Basic Drum N' Bass Beat #2
  
• Lesson 4: Breaking Up The Snare
  
• Lesson 5: Drum N' Bass Fills & Risers
  
• Lesson 6: Half-Time Drum N' Bass
  
• Lesson 7: The Amen Break Feeling
  
• Lesson 8: Conclusion
  
• Play-Along: Waver 303
  
• Play-Along: AmenLectric
  
• Play-Along: Half Tone Tune
  
• Play-Along: Speed Bank

Watch This! + Recommended Reading

• Michael Schack - Roland TD-17 Tutorials
  Michael Schack demos and explains the Roland TD-17 V-Drum in detail.
  
• Craig Blundell demos 4 cool Roland TD-27 features
  The magic of the TD-27KV V-Drums and its module
  
• Watch how Vinnie Colaiuta joins the Roland family
  The Legendary's new and #TotallyDrums Roland skills
  
• Michael Schack and KJ Sawka play Brexit song 'Order' live at The UK Drum Show
  Belgium DJ Drummer goes viral in the world news cycle with Brexit puppet video
  
• Drummerszone talks with Michael Schack about the success of 'Order'
  Adrenaline-week for Belgium drummer with worldwide coverage of BrexiTrack

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Michael Schack uses

• Ableton Live
  
• Evans Drumheads
  
• Jefferson Eyewear
  
• Meinl Cymbals
  
• Roland
  
• Tama drums
  
• Vic Firth