Claus Hessler

Drummer – Author – Educator

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Dom Famularo (1953-2023)

I suggest all drummers to spend some time with Claus and watch yourself grow!

EDUCATION

Masterclasses

Claus is working as a clinican introducing his book and DVD releases and “favourite issues“ like Moeller Technique, their applications on drumset and Open-Handed Playing.

Private Lessons


Claus offers private lessons and coaching for all levels of drumming; feel free to contact him.

Online Teaching

No matter where you are located on “planet drum” – you can also study online with Claus, for instance via ZOOM or SKYPE. All you need is a webcam and a solid internet connection.

“Become the best drummer you can possibly be.”

Over 90 drum lessons

in 6 comprehensive courses. Much more is coming soon!

+17 hours of videos

with tons of knowledge and high-quality, step-by-step instructions

+389 exercises

with detailed practice guides and over 2700 audio tracks recorded by Claus, Anika & Claudio


Publications

GET YOUR SIGNED BOOK

TALADIDDLE

KONNAKOL is one of the most effective ways of mastering rhythm – and RUDIMENTS form an essential vocabulary of Western drumming. Both traditions share some amazing and unexpected common ground: TALADIDDLE is thereby creating a bridge between these previously unconnected worlds AND gives you a profound and approachable entry into the universe of Indian rhythms and their architecture!

Camp Duty Update

Drummers from all styles consider rudiments as the basis of their artform – but they hardly know how the music was supposed to sound and how it was accompanied by drummers. This is exactly where Claus’s new book comes in…

open-handed Playing

The first educational workbooks on the issue of playing “open-handed” ever. Based on ideas and concepts of drum legends Jim Chapin and Billy Cobham you’ll learn about the benefits of this way of playing. 

Daily Drumset Workout

More than 200 pages for your daily shed with relevant aspects that every drummer has to have in his toolbox, including practicing plans and jamtracks in different styles and tempos.

Posters

The most important aspects of hand technique and the Free Stroke – providing foundation and understanding for the basics of drumming at a single glance.

Testimonial

What People say about Claus

JIM CHAPIN

“To anyone who is interested in knowing the pure Moeller Method I would recommend to go and check out Claus Hessler in Germany. He already was a great music player when I met him 13 years ago; over the years of studying and watching he picked up the complete range of technical details of the Moeller Technique. Now he has become what I call a “drum athlete”. His flawless and fluid motions, the way he applies this technique for ostinatos over various toms and cymbals along with independent patterns of his feet is really unique, very “drumistic” and yet musical. And I’m sure there is still a lot more that we have to be prepared for … I hardly know anyone who is closer to the “real Moeller” than Claus – and above all he’s one of the nicest persons you can imagine.”

DOM FAMULARO

Global Ambassador of Drumming

“I travel the globe performing, teaching and mostly learning drum set. It is rare when I meet someone who has all the qualities of being a wonderful person and performer. Claus has both! He understands the bigger picture of drumming and music. He learned all the techniques the best I have seen and when I return each year to Germany I learn again when we perform together! I suggest all drummers to spend some time with Claus and watch yourself grow!”

ANIKA NILLES (GER)

“A lot of my technique comes from Claus … I studied with Claus for 8 or 9 years, starting around the age of 19. Claus is an awesome teacher! He has more knowledge about music and drumming than anybody I’ve ever met.“

„ … After my lesson, as an experiment I immediately began using the Chapin-style grip Claus showed me. I was stunned at the level of comfort I felt! I’ve never used a grip like this before…the closest to it was when I studied with Chuck Brown in 1972 in Oakland. I’m a fan…!!! Thank you again for the kindness and hospitality.“

UPCOMING EVENTS

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