Only $29.99

Beyond The Chops gives you a unique masterclass experience, showcasing Aaron Spears’ phenomenal drumming that critics, fans, and even his peers have described as “beyond category”.

This 3-hour program offers amazing performances, enlightening educational segments, and revealing interviews as Spears displays his natural talent, incredible groove, and deep skills in a set of performances with Gospel, R&B, Motown, rock, shuffle, and odd-meter tracks. You’ll get an in-depth look at his exceptional ability to combine a wide range of musical genres and influences into a seamless, powerful, new style of drumming.

Spears also hosts a Q&A session in front of a masterclass and then sits down with drumming icon Jojo Mayer for a candid interview covering everything from his gospel roots to his recent work with Usher, the Backstreet Boys, and the American Idol tour. You’ll gain insights into the unique rhythmic vocabulary he has created with many of the grooves and fills transcribed in an accompanying 21-page workbook.

All sheet music features Drumeo SmartBeat Sheet Music for playing or pausing the notation, speeding up or slowing down the exercises, and creating loops to improve your learning experience. You’ll also get online access to Drumeo features like progress tracking, video commenting, and community forums where you can connect with students and teachers from around the world.