Secrets of the Pros Master Drummer with Dennis Chambers

A Front Row Seat

Imagine getting to hang out in a world-class recording studio with one of the most talented drummers alive. If you love music then Dennis Chambers is a name to know.

From being asked to play with James Brown at the age of 13 (his mom wouldn't let him!), to joining P-Funk at 19, to turning down playing with Miles Davis, to playing with Santana and many other top acts, this guy has stories you must hear.

Dennis has played on well over 400 records with professional groups that span the different categories of music from funk to fusion, rock to reggae, jazz to Latin…Dennis Chambers has played them all with an extremely rare level of mastery.

An Outstanding Musician

Dennis Chambers started playing drums at the age of 4 and was playing in clubs when he was 6 years old! Since then he has worked with a long list of some of the biggest names in all genres of the music world including Santana, Dr Dre, Steely Dan, P-Funk, Snoop Dog, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, and many more.

In this video, you will get an insider's look at the life of a man Carlos Santana called a Master Drummer. You will hear some crazy stories from the tours, and you'll learn valuable lessons about working in a band, and how to get the most enjoyment out of your musical experiences.

Santana's Music Director & Bass Player

To accompany Dennis we were very lucky to get the bass player and music director for Santana, Benny Rietveld.

Benny has 11 Grammy Awards and has also worked with a long list of top artists like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Sheila E., Booker T Jones, and many more. He’s also scored film soundtracks and is a player you must see! He and Dennis team up to tell stories, make jokes, and deliver some incredible performances. Benny is a guy to follow if you want to know about how to make great music.

Lots of Extra Footage to Enjoy

Master Drummer includes over 2.5 hours of high-definition video in total.

Main feature - 45 minutes of incredible drumming, jams with Benny, crazy stories, and lessons.

Bonus features - Almost 2 full hours of additional performances, jams, jokes, and music lessons. Also includes overhead shots of all music performances, director commentaries, and awesome special features!