Hi, I'm Ric Chandler — a professional drummer, producer, composer, and educator with over 36 years of experience playing, touring, and recording around the world.
Throughout my career I've had the privilege of working with five No.1-selling artists worldwide, including Gary Numan, Calvin Harris, and Modern English, and performed on iconic television shows such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Top of the Pops, and Friday Night Live. I've also appeared at drum clinics and major events alongside legendary drummers like Billy Cobham, and have endorsed Pearl Drums, Zildjian Cymbals and Vic Firth Drumsticks throughout my career.
But beyond the stages and studios, teaching has always been close to my heart. I've spoken and performed at drum clinics and schools around the world, and everything I've experienced in my career — the musicality, the mindset, the real-world knowledge — is exactly what I bring into every coaching session.
That's why I created Drum Academy 1:1 Coaching. Not to teach you theory in a vacuum, but to give you the skills, confidence, and understanding that actually move you forward as a drummer — whether you're just starting out on your journey or chasing something bigger. 🥁