Level up your drumming with structured online lessons for real-world musicianship.

Step-by-step drum lessons designed to build real technique, control, and musicality — without guesswork or random practice.

Taught by 2x Grammy-nominated drummer Brendan Tan.

Learn at your own pace. Revisit lessons anytime.

With Sessions, you will:

Learn the session mindset
Understand what’s actually expected of a professional drummer
Apply clear frameworks
Groove, dynamics, restraint, and musical decision-making
Show up prepared
Walk into rehearsals and sessions calm, confident, and adaptable

Sessions is a structured, practical drum course that bridges the gap between a good drummer and a hireable professional musician.

Stop guessing and start getting called back.

Where good drummers become hireable.

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A man sitting behind a Ludwig drum set in a recording studio with soundproof walls and multiple microphones surrounding him.

- Technique and groove to play songs to the best of your ability
- How to become a touring drummer
- Confidence behind the kit
- Advanced phrasing and concepts
- Recording in the studio
- Translatable skills across genres and settings
- How to sharpen your instincts
Your access includes:
- Complete online drum course
- 15+ on-demand videos
- Real-world frameworks, not just exercises
- Structured progression (no random lessons)
- Unlimited access to revisit and watch lessons
What you'll gain:
✔ A repeatable approach to any session
✔ Confidence in what (and what not) to play
✔ Stronger time, feel, and musical awareness
✔ Clear practice direction — no guesswork
✔ Skills that translate across studio, and live settings
Sessions is for intermediate-to-advanced drummers seeking a clear, repeatable process for preparing, playing, and showing up professionally in real sessions.
This course is for you if you:
- feel stuck in your playing
- play regularly but want more confidence in sessions
- feel like something is "missing" musically
- can play, but don't feel fully professional enough
- want to understand why parts work, not just copy them
- want to translate your skills to broader musical contexts
- want to read rooms and artists
- can’t figure out why you aren’t getting repeat gigs
This course is not for you if you:
- are only interested in speed or chops
- have never played drums before
- are only looking for technique-heavy, context-light content
Sessions is your practical bridge between being a good drummer and being a hireable, professional musician.
Very little education focuses on real-world session readiness, musical decision-making, and professional confidence.
What makes this course different:
- Taught from lived session experience, not just theory
- Focuses on how to think, listen, and decide in real musical situations
- Addresses the unspoken expectations that determine whether drummers get called back
- Builds confidence through frameworks, not guesswork
- No recurring payments. One payment gives you lifelong access to premium content
- Learn at your own pace and unlimited replay of content
Learn from someone who understands how drummers actually learn.
Brendan Tan is a professional drummer and educator with years of teaching experience. Brendan helps drummers bridge the gap between playing drums and working musically in real situations. His teaching focuses on clarity, confidence, and making musical decisions that serve the song.
This course is built on the lessons Brendan sees most drummers struggle to find elsewhere.

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What the pro’s are saying

"Brendan is the kind of drummer you want to learn from and the kind of person you want to become. No smoke and mirrors or overnight tricks to his teaching. It’s straight ahead, facts based, proven by Brendan’s ability on the kit, and very clearly articulated. If you’re a beginner looking to build a foundation or a pro looking for a fresh start on the kit then this is your course and Brendan is your guy!"

Matt Greiner - August Burns Red
“Brendan plays with simplicity, precision and intention. However when appropriate, he can deliver complex finesse. This is why he’s one of Australia’s finest.”

Adam “Smiley” Wade - Dua Lipa
“When you watch and listen to Brendan play drums, you see a true love for the game. Every note is meaningful. Every hit matters. He’s an extraordinary performer to watch but what I love most is how he cares for the songs- with thoughtful purpose.”

Jake Goss - LANY
“Dope Player, Cool person. Everything that’s needed to last in this industry”

Payge Cooper - SZA
“Brendan’s drumming is akin to his personality; grounding, firm, authoritative - not rigid and overpowering, but indicative of a fearless, confident leader.”

Cinque - Macklemore
"Brendan is an incredible human and drummer! His playing and precision behind the kit have been a huge inspiration to me. He is a true musical drummer. From churches to stadiums, Brendan has the unique insight on what it takes to level up your playing!"

David Whitworth - Brandon Lake, Bethel Music
“I owe a lot of my playing style to Brendan. Growing up in youth group, watching him have fun behind the kit while delivering incredibly clean, precise drums parts left a lasting impression and still inspires me today.”

Mathieux Davis - Vana
"Brendan brings world-class technique, powerful energy, and a deep pocket to the kit and he teaches in a way that's clear and effective. This course is going to help a lot of drummers level up!"

Kosta Theodosis - Delta Goodrem
"Brendan is such a monster on the kit and I have always loved watching him from a far. Always inspiring to see someone push technical limits in a tasteful way. Brendan is the king of putting practice to his live playing and it shows.”

Joe Volk - Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes
"Brendan was a major reason why I started seriously playing drums. His musicality is something that is so nuanced yet digestible to the general public. His authenticity is apparent on stage and in person!"

Malachi O’Connor - Forrest Frank
"Brendan brings remarkable, contagious energy to his drumming. I’ve watched him invest countless hours refining his craft and develop into an outstanding musician with real range. Anyone who learns from him will leave inspired to grow in both their musicality and their love of the craft."

Simon Kobler - UNITED
"Brendan is an icon amongst modern worship musicians. Records he has played in are covered by drummers all over the world. He seamlessly transitions from his big drum, giant cymbals, stadium rock background into tight, modern pop / RnB stylings."

Don Cenen Dominic Caberea - Baker Boy, 3%
"Brendan's ability to write and create drum parts is unmatched! He's extremely versatile in different genres of music and has one of the most tasteful playing styles out there!

Dominic Geralds - Elevation Worship, Taya
“When thinking of the most well-respected, seasoned musicians in Australia, Brendan is one of the first that comes to mind. As a drummer, you won’t find many that have the same blend of pocket, chops, musicality and power that Brendan possesses.”

David Parkes - I Built The Sky, Dan Sultan, Wallet Inspector
"Brendan Tan! Skilful, thorough, and a professional craftsman behind the drums. His attention to detail is unmatched, with an extreme sensibility of hearing and playing to serve any type of music and artist he's supporting."

David Cola - Towa Bird
“Brendan Tan has been a drummer that I have admired for most of my career. To be in the room and experience the energy and musicianship that he brings to any stage is truly inspiring. The sound that he creates from the kit, the innovation behind his drum parts, his attention to the detail of the song - all collide with his years of music study and pursuit of excellence.

Dan Mcmurray - Brooke Ligertwood, UNTD, Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham
“Been a fan of Brendan’s drumming for over a decade! His consistency and service of the music keeps the muscians he is playing with locked in, as well as captivates audiences!”

Phillip Chuah - Doja Cat, Charlie Puth, Lisa, Kehlani
"Brendan's approach to drumming is deeply musical. His ability to play with feel and intent demonstrates his level of musical maturity that can only be developed through years of experience and dedication to his craft. This is why he is a well-known figure in the Australian and global drumming scene."

Matty Best - Sleeping With Sirens, Tonight Alive

Level up your drumming with structured online lessons for real-world musicianship.

Step-by-step drum lessons designed to build real technique, control, and musicality — without guesswork or random practice.

Where good drummers become hireable.

“Brendan plays with simplicity, precision and intention. However when appropriate, he can deliver complex finesse. This is why he’s one of Australia’s finest.”

“When you watch and listen to Brendan play drums, you see a true love for the game. Every note is meaningful. Every hit matters. He’s an extraordinary performer to watch but what I love most is how he cares for the songs- with thoughtful purpose.”

“Dope Player, Cool person. Everything that’s needed to last in this industry”

“Brendan’s drumming is akin to his personality; grounding, firm, authoritative - not rigid and overpowering, but indicative of a fearless, confident leader.”

"Brendan is an incredible human and drummer! His playing and precision behind the kit have been a huge inspiration to me. He is a true musical drummer. From churches to stadiums, Brendan has the unique insight on what it takes to level up your playing!"

“I owe a lot of my playing style to Brendan. Growing up in youth group, watching him have fun behind the kit while delivering incredibly clean, precise drums parts left a lasting impression and still inspires me today.”

"Brendan brings world-class technique, powerful energy, and a deep pocket to the kit and he teaches in a way that's clear and effective. This course is going to help a lot of drummers level up!"

"Brendan is such a monster on the kit and I have always loved watching him from a far. Always inspiring to see someone push technical limits in a tasteful way. Brendan is the king of putting practice to his live playing and it shows.”

"Brendan was a major reason why I started seriously playing drums. His musicality is something that is so nuanced yet digestible to the general public. His authenticity is apparent on stage and in person!"

"Brendan brings remarkable, contagious energy to his drumming. I’ve watched him invest countless hours refining his craft and develop into an outstanding musician with real range. Anyone who learns from him will leave inspired to grow in both their musicality and their love of the craft."

"Brendan is an icon amongst modern worship musicians. Records he has played in are covered by drummers all over the world. He seamlessly transitions from his big drum, giant cymbals, stadium rock background into tight, modern pop / RnB stylings."

"Brendan's ability to write and create drum parts is unmatched! He's extremely versatile in different genres of music and has one of the most tasteful playing styles out there!

“When thinking of the most well-respected, seasoned musicians in Australia, Brendan is one of the first that comes to mind. As a drummer, you won’t find many that have the same blend of pocket, chops, musicality and power that Brendan possesses.”

"Brendan Tan! Skilful, thorough, and a professional craftsman behind the drums. His attention to detail is unmatched, with an extreme sensibility of hearing and playing to serve any type of music and artist he's supporting."

“Been a fan of Brendan’s drumming for over a decade! His consistency and service of the music keeps the muscians he is playing with locked in, as well as captivates audiences!”

ENDORSEMENTS

SESSIONS with Brendan Tan

brendantanmusic@gmail.com

Level up your drumming with structured online lessons for real-world musicianship.

Step-by-step drum lessons designed to build real technique, control, and musicality — without guesswork or random practice.

Where good drummers become hireable.

What you'll learn?

How it works/What's included?

Who is (and isn't) this for?

Why should I choose Sessions?

About Brendan Tan

“Brendan plays with simplicity, precision and intention. However when appropriate, he can deliver complex finesse. This is why he’s one of Australia’s finest.”

“When you watch and listen to Brendan play drums, you see a true love for the game. Every note is meaningful. Every hit matters. He’s an extraordinary performer to watch but what I love most is how he cares for the songs- with thoughtful purpose.”

“Dope Player, Cool person. Everything that’s needed to last in this industry”

“Brendan’s drumming is akin to his personality; grounding, firm, authoritative - not rigid and overpowering, but indicative of a fearless, confident leader.”

"Brendan is an incredible human and drummer! His playing and precision behind the kit have been a huge inspiration to me. He is a true musical drummer. From churches to stadiums, Brendan has the unique insight on what it takes to level up your playing!"

“I owe a lot of my playing style to Brendan. Growing up in youth group, watching him have fun behind the kit while delivering incredibly clean, precise drums parts left a lasting impression and still inspires me today.”

"Brendan brings world-class technique, powerful energy, and a deep pocket to the kit and he teaches in a way that's clear and effective. This course is going to help a lot of drummers level up!"

"Brendan is such a monster on the kit and I have always loved watching him from a far. Always inspiring to see someone push technical limits in a tasteful way. Brendan is the king of putting practice to his live playing and it shows.”

"Brendan was a major reason why I started seriously playing drums. His musicality is something that is so nuanced yet digestible to the general public. His authenticity is apparent on stage and in person!"

"Brendan brings remarkable, contagious energy to his drumming. I’ve watched him invest countless hours refining his craft and develop into an outstanding musician with real range. Anyone who learns from him will leave inspired to grow in both their musicality and their love of the craft."

"Brendan is an icon amongst modern worship musicians. Records he has played in are covered by drummers all over the world. He seamlessly transitions from his big drum, giant cymbals, stadium rock background into tight, modern pop / RnB stylings."

"Brendan's ability to write and create drum parts is unmatched! He's extremely versatile in different genres of music and has one of the most tasteful playing styles out there!

“When thinking of the most well-respected, seasoned musicians in Australia, Brendan is one of the first that comes to mind. As a drummer, you won’t find many that have the same blend of pocket, chops, musicality and power that Brendan possesses.”

"Brendan Tan! Skilful, thorough, and a professional craftsman behind the drums. His attention to detail is unmatched, with an extreme sensibility of hearing and playing to serve any type of music and artist he's supporting."

“Been a fan of Brendan’s drumming for over a decade! His consistency and service of the music keeps the muscians he is playing with locked in, as well as captivates audiences!”

ENDORSEMENTS

SESSIONS with Brendan Tan

brendantanmusic@gmail.com