Nic Collins Hears "Whiplash" For The First Time

When Nic Collins came out to the Drumeo studio, we asked him to describe his stylistic comfort zone. As you can imagine, rock, prog-rock, and funk were all in his wheelhouse.
We then asked him what styles he's least comfortable with, and he mentioned metal and jazz, the latter of which "is a nightmare for me".
We asked him to listen to a drumless version of "Whiplash", a jazzy 1973 Don Ellis tune that enjoyed a resurgence in the 2010s thanks to the drumming-themed movie of the same name.
Without drums in the track to guide him, Nic had to rely on his intuition to come up with a part on the fly that he thought would fit. In the end, we let him hear what the drums are actually supposed to sound like. How do you think he did?
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Lesson Overview
00:28 - Nic's Drumming Likes And Dislikes
01:14 - Active Listening - Without Drums
03:30 - Song Analysis
03:49 - First Take
06:04 - First Take Analysis & Second Take
08:03 - Second Take Analysis
09:03 - Final Take
13:42 - Final Take Analysis
15:21 - Active Listening - With Drums
17:20 - Final Thoughts
18:16 - Outro
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[@WheresSeamus]

Dude got thrown straight in the deep end and somehow came out in one piece, mad respect.

[@TheStateoflove]

didn't quite hit the tempo though 🤣😅

[@gatomaru]

his dad is a great drummer, he has good genes!

[@jeremywagner1711]

@@gatomarugood gene-esis’s!! Eh? Eh? 😃

[@ZAWFUL]

Almost like the end of the movie does lol

[@caarriav]

jajaja@@jeremywagner1711

[@shaggyb9599]

After seeing this, I'm kinda mad at my Dad for not being Phil Collins.

[@flappytaco]

Why no comments?? This is hilarious!

[@atyt11]

absolutely hilarious. dude, best one-liner of the year.

[@chantellschmahl]

Same

[@jonosullivan4727]

😂👍

[@AhWhenindoubt]

Or are you mad at Phil Collins for not being your dad?

[@theomnitorium7476]

Dude had to improvise on one of the hardest jazz songs ever and absolutely nailed it! Mad respect!

[@stefanbauer423]

You reaaaaaaally really think he never heard that song before?

[@theomnitorium7476]

@@stefanbauer423 it's literally the point of this series that these drummers play songs they are not familiar with. He may have heard it before at some point, but clearly doesn't know how to play it. Therefore what he plays is improvised.

[@stefanbauer423]

@@theomnitorium7476 i wrote the comment towards the beginning of the video - i was thinking "oh well...clickbait again" Then i saw the REST of the video...and i stopped talking haha. This kid is wild

[@theomnitorium7476]

@@stefanbauer423 he sure is. If you haven't watched any other videos of this series, I highly recommend it. It's really interesting how different drummers approach this challange. Chad Smith improvising on a 30 Seconds to Mars song is a highlight.

[@victorparent]

Remember these classmates who kept complaining about the test they "f*cked-up" and still always ended-up with straight A's ?

[@erdiu]

"Not quite my tempo" 😂In all seriousness, he crushed it! Seeing a good musician finding his way through some unchartered territory is fantastic. Great video!

[@anthonyreed3763]

Lol that line is burned into my mind after that movie

[@Metallic_Hydrogen]

But was he rushing, or was he dragging?

[@dustinlamb7941]

You came to early…

[@totes98]

Hahahaha I think too

[@mark_midmark]

This comment had to be here! lol thanks for posting it

[@GregMcNeish]

In his breakdown of the original drums, Nic touched upon something that I think is at the heart of the style difference between rock & jazz. His instinct as a rock drummer was to add his weight to the big moments, amplifying with hits what the horns were doing, whereas the jazz approach was alternating between light and dark (playing or silence) and using the drums to colour that light. Ironically, despite saying he's not Larnell Lewis, by bringing that rock approach to jazz, he made it fusion.

[@ChrisOBrienMusic]

Very well noticed.

[@skabde]

Spot on! That's basically what happened here, making it fusion!

[@timleftthebuilding]

"there's a valuable lesson in their somewhere"

[@dimaermolenko98]

Disagree. He did a terrible job! Sorry it was! Calling it fusion doesn't make it better!

[@GregMcNeish]

@@dimaermolenko98 Neither myself or anyone who has replied said anything about the quality of the performance or its suitability to the song. You're disagreeing with a point that was never made.

[@BrandonToews]

I put Nic through the ringer on this one and he crushed it!! Hope you enjoy the video!😄

[@ryanreeves8931]

He seems like a super cool guy. Very humble. He seems like a guy I would hang out with. I’d love to play in a band w him. This was great!

[@BrandonToews]

@@ryanreeves8931 - he definitely is! We got to hang for about two weeks and it was a blast!

[@theofficialdrumcovers]

unique

[@chrisfaller2675]

Is the interview with Phil Collins coming to you tube or is it up on drumeo?

[@EdisonPivaDrummer]

Hey Brandon! He did very well, I really liked the intro... and the great lesson learned felt like a punch on the face... I really agree with Nic. Great video! Congrats for the great job you're doing at Drumeo!

[@Halocene]

That snare is P E R F E C T I O N - you guys tuned it, mic'd it, eq'd and compressed it perfectly. That deserves to be sampled and released as a pack

[@juliobittencourt8689]

Indeed!!!

[@everope]

Has to be a black beauty right?

[@EdsterZ0529]

Oh hey brad! 😂

[@MatthewDanielsNB]

Haha no bullshit. I was eyeing up the kit like, wow look at this 80s monstrosity, idk man. But that first floor tom hit and then that snare crack. I was like, hot damn his kit sounds amazing.

[@Jwats96]

Very confused about the comments saying he did «pretty good.» Like what?? This guy just absolutely murdered the hardest song ever featured on this show in 2 takes. One of the most impressive performances of the series, for sure.

[@MarcelAgvanyan]

Just as Fletcher would say :)

[@atyt11]

Any "pretty good" comments are clueless. This guy is a beast. Can't imagine the best of the best not having difficulty with this one, especially as a first time heard scenario.

[@JustIn-mu3nl]

Very impressive, he did amazing.

[@danielschmaderer]

Honestly it was fire. He absolutely kicked ass. Definitely more than just pretty good.

[@xtraspecialj]

Especially with the accents. His cymbal hits were on point.

[@endrawes0]

3 takes and he got it to this point? Excellent musicianship

[@BobSchoepenjr]

He is a pro!

[@marecl]

I thought the same! Impressive ear. FIERCE TALENT 🌟❤

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

yeah those are lots of buzz-rolls when you add them up

[@greenmirror5555]

Three takes and it's already better than the original!

[@MartinME3]

It’s crazy good!

[@thomasmeyer8798]

The phrase "I'm not Larnell Lewis..." makes him absolutely sympathic (likeable).

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

well he's not, he's some other guy.

[@truefilm6991]

Oh absolutely. Nic knows whom to look up to.

[@OdaKa]

Sympathic?

[@thomasmeyer8798]

@@OdaKa What?

[@OdaKa]

@@thomasmeyer8798 never seen that word before

[@AlexanderSirnes]

To be fair, this guy was 21 when this video came out. Improvising over a song like this is no joke, no matter the age! Mad respect!

[@Elderberry4199]

No nepotism to see here. This kid is skilled in his own right.

[@Utcheeow]

Sometimes we forget the weight of the name he carries too easily. He is humble, well-trained, young and down to earth, he has a great career ahead of him, he did very well on the tour with his father, playing with authentic sacred monsters and in front of very demanding audiences, and in this video he has put himself on the line in the best way possible by tackling a genre that is not in his league with intelligence and musical taste. I can only wish him the best, and if he then succeeds in reviving the glories of progressive rock of yesteryear I would be even happier.

[@sergiosanzone958]

you're right, man i love his version, he crushed it.

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

weight of what name

[@Chump1]

@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 bruh his dad is one of the greatest prog rock drummers of all time.

[@Utcheeow]

@@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777 I thought it was pretty obvious :D

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

@@Utcheeow I still have no clue what you're talking about. I'm a Jazz guy know nothing about pop music or low grade corporate rock.

[@sebastienbourdon3358]

That kid is as nice and gifted his father was. It is such a pleasure to see him play.

[@ssethsamm]

Phil Collins is alive.

[@lookupverazhou8599]

​@@ssethsamm He's alive in all of us.

[@xSnarfsx]

@@ssethsamm He can't play anymore though, I think that's what he meant.

[@guilhemsd2949]

@@lookupverazhou8599 like really alive though

[@Eldss164]

I've seen other great drummers be given easy songs and you give the kid an extremely difficult song and he comes out alive. Mad respect for Nic. Deffinately has his dad's DNA.

[@fun-with-acid]

Absolute respect for rock drummer being able to play jazz on the spot.

[@Livsie]

He played with his dad, who has some great signature twists in his songs, so he already had some experience with them)

[@ram-4]

This is not really "jazz". I guess you might call it "fusion", which had very strong rock and funk influences - and almost always a straight feel - but there aren't that many electronic instruments or synths, and it's not that complicated like true fusion was (like something by Chick Corea). Big bands used to play this type of stuff a lot in the 1970's, for guys like Maynard Ferguson this was what they did. The most complicated sections to grab here were the intro and the ending, probably. The rest is just that funkish medium tempo groove in 7/4. For a non-jazz drummer to attempt ACTUAL jazz - swinging 8's, let alone a burning uptempo - usually ends in a miserable disaster after the first few bars. Actual jazz is something you have to study and hone for years and years...

[@fun-with-acid]

@@ram-4 good to meet you. I understand what actual jazz is - and, to be fair, defining any genre is a bit fluid. Someone in 1959 could have very well heard Ornette Coleman's The Shape of Jazz to Come and claimed it wasn't jazz.

[@gmanspooky]

@@ram-4 This is such a jackass response.

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

You can tell he's: A: Into a specific genre B: Young C: Very talented indeed D: Humble He doesn't have the experience of some older drummers but he has a great attitude and by the 3rd take he's properly getting the idea of it all. He still has that rock drummer power when he could lay back massively, or know when not to play, sometimes but that main groove when he gets on the bell of cymbal sounds amazing. After analysis, too, he gets it.

[@lowfive7983]

@@DogBountyhunter-ys7uo You're not a bright person.

[@jessejensen4204]

If your dad is Phil Collins, I think you have to be humble about drumming.

[@Vodka-182]

​@@jessejensen4204I hope you're joking, have you ever listened to Selling England By The Pound? There's a lot of top notch drumming.

[@Alistair]

@@Vodka-182 I think you took the opposite meaning from that comment than was intended

[@Rondo2ooo]

@@Vodka-182 It's exactly what jessejensen meant.

[@anaclaudiapires7716]

By reading the comments, I'm coming to the realization that this might be the most positive and supportive place on the internet. I love it here and I love what Nic just did! That was insane! Congrats Nic and Drumeo! Salutations from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@DogBountyhunter-ys7uo]

Typical dumb comment from a Portuguese dog!!! Hail Queen Maria, coloniser!!!!!

[@stefanbauer423]

Also, a bit a delusional place considering people actually think that this guy never heard this song before.

[@alibaba02702]

@@stefanbauer423ok negative nancy

[@enigmauniwar9166]

​@@stefanbauer423he literally said he watched the movie and that where he probably heard it before

[@_daleko]

tugas aqui? pensei que era só eu 😅

[@FiZ]

After watching half a dozen of these videos for metal songs, I've got to admit, jazz is an entirely different beast for this game! 🤣 I have SO MUCH respect for Nic after this!! ❤

[@kfauzi109]

Chose the song that directly associated with a drummer spending the entire movie bleeding to get right is such an evil pick. I love it

[@remyjarrett8863]

@@matt9906 bro is mad for no reason

[@Peter_Joshua]

​@@matt9906Touch some grass, mate.

[@murthisrikanth]

I think it was caravan that made the character bleed. This is the song in which a cymbal is thrown at his face. Still an evil pick for a rock drummer, who is still learning his skill

[@jas_bataille]

"Imma struggle through it" *Immediately starts nailing the intro melodically* This young man is a prodigy and can proudly carry his father's name!

[@atquinn1975]

I like Nic's touch and tone on the drums. I mean, as he says, he's not into jazz, but I still thought he did a good job considering and it's clear to see how his style would fit great in rock and pop.

[@LiamHagan]

Not only playing through the parts without drums, but actually coming up with a part that sounds like it was always meant to be there is a testament to his skills. I'm sure Phil is incredibly proud!

[@andreadigiovanni3197]

The way he keeps the tempo like a friggin train. Surely Fletcher won't be disappointed. And this song Is hard as sheesh.

[@danielmoreira1802]

I love this series. Drummers don't go away feeling embarrassed, rather we see them express themselves in their element and how they play. A great way to show a drummers skill and the greatness of a song!

[@jessejensen4204]

"Drummers don't go away feeling embarrassed"... this sounds like a drummer joke!

[@pedepatopimenta]

Im no drummer so I cant even fucking conceive how someone can listen to this for the first time and come up with this, amazing stuff.

[@peterad1529]

Same here ! These videos are amazing 😂

[@duffman18]

It really doesn't take long to get to the point where you can just jam along with pretty much anything on your instrument. Only a few years. You could do it too, you have the capability within you. Best thing to do is just take your instrument around with you all day long and just play along with everything, like music in TV shows and music in the ads in the ad breaks, and playing along with the radio, and so on. Do that every day and you'll quickly be able to jam along with anything, with ease. It's really not a difficult thing to learn how to do. At worst, it's an intermediate level thing. But beginners (i.e. people who've only been playing for like 1 to 3 years) can learn it too. You are more than capable of doing this yourself, whether that's on the drums, or on another instrument like guitar, or piano. This is what Jimi Hendrix did for practice. All day every day he'd have his guitar around his shoulders with the shoulder strap and would just play it all day long, while doing everything else, like he'd cook some food and be playing along while the food cooks. It's easy to get to a point where you feel and sound completely natural improvising and jamming along with any piece of music, when you spend a few years or even just a few months playing your instrument all day long like this, playing along with every song or jingle or whatever that you hear.

[@walterjaymeadvogado3425]

This man is not a drummer, this is a monster right there! MAD respect

[@shellbournian]

I think it would be cool if you could get like 2 or 3 drummers to play the same game on the same song without hearing each other's ideas until the end :D

[@RikardPeterson]

That is a cool idea!

[@andrewbayley9096]

Underrated comment

[@kylejonobrien5171]

Yeah, that would be cool!

[@delacruzneili]

now that is something

[@malachimack5254]

They actually already did this before

[@alsimmons3617]

Damn, that final take is mindblowingly precise! All the spins and rolls are perfectly placed, wow, he is good!

[@nio671]

The INTENSITY in his eyes when he says, “Jazz.. definitely NOT jazz!” 😂

[@operator1192]

Oh my gosh this was jaw dropping, he did a really good job on that 3rd run. This is one of the most difficult songs I’d imagine to just pick up without many practice runs let alone having heard the drumless track just one time through.

[@xXDoUbLeDDXx38]

These are my favourite types of drumeo videos, so cool to watch. Amazing musicians

[@sharkeynoyz]

I like his drum tone SO MUCH! Everything is SO clear and punchy and pumpy, I need to have it on some of my albums! :D

[@ansuajo]

It's not aggressive sounding even when punchy. It doesn't take over from the whole purpose of the composition...he maintains fidelity to the spirit of the piece.

[@SquareViking]

Jazz in general is such a nightmare to blind-learn, especially songs like Whiplash that change up the melody so much. Nic did a fantastic job on his first playthrough and I'd LOVE to hear him come back to this after having had some serious time with it. His dad is probably incredibly proud. Edit: His second runthrough is just MINDBLOWING. Damn.

[@KernelKlink]

In the original the drummer sits back and supports the horns, making it sound much more relaxed. Nic’s drums push the track along so much so that it become a drum-centred track and the horns support him.

[@yasseford]

Such a humble and talented individual. I love this guy's attitude. "Sometimes drummers need to know when to shut up" bro that is so true for every single person in the band!

[@longaugust]

I like how the snare helps keep him grounded, even the ghost hits helping him keep time. You can tell he's a rock drummer -- and that's totally great. Amazing interpretation of this piece.

[@ajkeefner]

Dude...MAD respect to Nic for even ATTEMPTING this. This has to be the most brutal one I've watched yet. Not even his playing, but throwing him into a piece like that! Much love.

[@ajkeefner]

Good lord...just got to the 2nd take, I think this is even harder to play with a click! And he CRUSHED the final take! Holy cow, mad props, Nic!

[@barettamay5156]

Dude killed it! I am very impressed with his ability to add more to the groove and the fills each take. Very talented dude! I bet his dad is proud AF!!!

[@tomleemusic249]

Wow, he's actually so good. The fact he's able to listen to a song for the first time, with out drums and with in 3 takes make something solid. Top quality.

[@Cooking_with_como]

😊

[@35mmonica]

he fucking killed it for only hearing it once. the way he maneuvered through the solo section on the final take was so inspiring. killer comping.

[@bill7314]

Dude definitely got the hardest challenge yet haha I feel bad for him lmao with that being said it was cool to see what he did with it. Incredibly talented. Especially without a jazz background. Amazing.

[@MichaelTurner-pq4re]

Did not know him as a drummer before this video. Most impressive? When he closed his eyes and felt the music. Phenomenal.

[@Inferno-hg4hk]

when I saw Phil Collins in 2017 in Australia, it was my first concert I ever went to and I didn't really know much about his music then, aside from in the air tonight and a few genesis tracks. I didn't play the drums then, but one of the standout moments I had from that concert was how incredible of a drummer Nic Collins was, he carried the concert in a way and just nailed every song. I think that might have been the moment I became interested in drums, and it was partly just because of how incredible Nic is. this video shows how down to earth and genuine he is so I can say I'm glad I went to that concert.

[@stefansandmeier2080]

Cool to see how he gained confidence with each take and how his drumming became more varied and colourful because of that. And a good lesson to take away from it - know when to shut up/not overdo it. Great video!

[@dorianclini]

I genuinely prefer his take on the song to the original. That intro is absolutely killer. Damn, this whole thing is nuts!!!

[@galetinm]

This was sooooo impressive! The hardest task, and he managed it beautifully. I love what he did with it.

[@TheChucknoxus]

I love these kinds of videos! Huge respect to all the drummers going out of their comfort zones.

[@hannahthomas7786]

Fun fact, this song was composed by Hank Levy whose charts are mostly in odd meter. He was my high school band directors jazz professor at Towson University and has original copies of whiplash and other charts. So glad that his legacy lives on and Nic's drumming completely captures what it's like to learn this chart. Struggle till you figure it out

[@Fyrecide]

You can usually tell when somebody’s going to nail it when they say they’re going to be absolutely terrible. Humility is the Mark of a great musician.

[@Markusewitz]

Word!

[@notangproductions7163]

I saw Nic play when Genesis did their very last gig in London, safe to say he's carrying his fathers legacy on. Absolutely amazing performance, will never forget it!

[@micb3rd]

Great video and what cool chap! I particularly like Nic's version of the Intro groove and the extended version in the middle of the song.

[@MBrulla]

Being familiar with the original...I liked a lot of what he did even more. I feel he often gave the song momentum it was missing. The only criticism being that he could have used softer dynamics in many places. Still, he is a musical dynamo. There's no need to compare him to anyone else - he clearly has the chops.

[@inthefade]

I have to say that I actuall preferred his take on some parts too, but I didn't want to say it out loud until someone else said it!

[@hundredeyes8917]

@@inthefadeI preferred his version too. So cool to see him struggle and work through a piece like a musician rather than "savant."

[@Cowboy_Consultants]

this rendition of whiplash is not my cup of tea

[@queuedjar4578]

@@Cowboy_Consultants not quite your tempo, even.

[@dimaermolenko98]

He played rock drums over a jazz song. I don't see the struggle. I see him playing in his comfort zone! In my opinion he butchered the song!

[@VenturiLife]

He did magnificently on that. It definitely has a funk feel. Goes to show how versatile drummers actually are and how key to the songs.

[@mattw_929]

Bro I feel that pain as a saxophone player who, in seventh grade, was part of my high school’s jazz band and this was what we played. This was one hell of a journey lmao

[@jarrahdrum]

fantastic, Phil Collins is one of my favourites . For me Phil has always been an innovator. really nice to see the drum dna continuing. Nic is great, Thank you Drumeo

[@johnc6040]

That wasn't easy but he did a great job in the end. Seems like a really genuine and cool kid with great chops. "I'm not Larnell Lewis..." shows humility

[@ukrdima]

Nic's use of crash cymbals during the main theme parts (where the original doesn't have drums) was great actually

[@vinylhorror]

Bravo sir, this was absolutely awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed Nic’s playing.

[@pablo3789]

I loved this. He's humble enough to learn a lot from this. He did a great job and he knows he can do some stuff better

[@mpcvore]

Very good idea to create these challenges ...! Hope we'll see more drummers doing this (so diffucult) exercise...! Tanx to Drumeo...!

[@remander3873]

What an amazing job Nic did. He totally made that his own. Loved the rendition!

[@millermichael]

The fact that any drummer hasn’t heard OG whiplash after seeing the movie. but he still nailed probably one of the hardest song to get right. Props

[@kakthehak]

Nothing quite as amazing as watching people play songs they’ve never heard. I absolutely love the fresh takes. Such an incredible channel.

[@Rio.Punk.T]

You can really feel 2 different influences in his music. He has his dad's big orchestral sound and some real big rock vibes too. Super fun to listen to!

[@imarioiv]

That was great and the lesson taught is what pays the bills 🤘🏼Great job Nic! Would love to play that drum set, sounds fantastic!

[@TroyQwert]

Awesome! A huge jazz and Whiplash fan here. Love it! I just wanted to have a sneak pick but couldn't stop watching all the way to the end. Maaan! 😊

[@jeffreylong1478]

That was one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen!!!🤩 👍

[@justinjaime7327]

He brought so much impact and great control throughout that song through all of those changes. Really awesome work!

[@jeffhardymattrey]

I really admire his performance. As a drummer who was also forced to perform in front of a crowd with little to no rehearsal in a genre uncommon to himself I can understand his pressure, but of course his performance is out of this world. Definitely made his dad proud!

[@rpfcreates4476]

Dude has crazy talent. I really appreciate how much he clearly cares about doing a good job to. It drove him to nail it as he zeroed in.

[@Northertba]

Great job Nic! Your father should be very proud! As am I watching this being a young guy like you who grew up with my dad obsessed with early genesis and showing me the incredible talent there that you now have!

[@GraphicMill]

That was great and Nic seems like a really nice guy!! Well done!

[@ivyskidmoreakamamabear3239]

Nic did a FABULOUS job with this!! He’s so genuine. I so enjoyed this video!!❤

[@sammathey1995]

By far the hardest one I’ve seen…good work Nic

[@doodle5698]

The snare groove from 11:30 ish - 12:03 ish is straight butter to my ears 🤤

[@mr.camacho820]

Oh man, this video is so valuable for a drummer. Less is more. I tend to overplay, a lot, but being a drummer is leading and part of leading is learning how and when to step aside. Love this video! Keep em coming drumeo!

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Overplay everything when practicing, then shore it up on stage.

[@mr.nobody2244]

Cool dude. Phil did a good job.

[@fpereira77]

Wow I didn't notice his last name until I saw your comments. Nice!

[@devrich150]

@@fpereira77 Wasn't watching the video either huh lol. He also said he's Phil's son!

[@OvelNick]

He wasn't really father of the year...of any year. From his own words. I'm not just bashing Phil.

[@msmalloryhope]

@Nick Ovel Humility is a trait most people in this world severely lack. Phil Collins and his son have a good amount of it within each of them & it's honestly fucking cool.

[@MawcDrums]

@@devrich150 some of us don't have time to sit through the entirety of every video and skip to the most important bits.

[@jana171]

Dude, you totally rocked it, how awesome was that !!!!

[@TexasJackdaw]

Wow. The apple sure didn’t fall far from the tree. Always loved Phil’s playing - but Nic really has some intricate chops. Well done!

[@Mowmauf]

Tbh I thought it was going to be whiplash by Metallica

[@kingsamson9146]

Ditto!

[@paulhastings7433]

Yup me too!

[@bluephantom4011]

He'd be blasting if it was by metallica Never expected it to see it was a whole different song

[@tomowidayat]

Me too...

[@destruya]

Think Lars could play this? There’s lots of snare

[@lynne8844]

His last take was fantastic! Such a nice young guy and great drummer!!

[@Teoteomusik]

My favorite video so far! They made him suffer but he has a great energy and talent. Made it thru!

[@petersapira917]

This was so great - more Nic please.

[@grooveitman929]

Great snare sound. He plays good, not easy to play that type of stuff if you are not into it at all. He seems a humble guy and that is a good thing to have in a rehearsal room.

[@TheSiemek]

Quite MY tempo! That’s why I love this series - you can see the whole creative process unfolding.

[@leopoldosouilhe3922]

Great drumming, excellent!!!

[@raddad84]

Absolutely blown away...so well done! I love to play the drums, and watching Phil's son bust out a groove like this...makes me want to get my boys out on the kit big time!

[@RomanGafurov]

Best whiplash I ever heard! Replayed it for four times and enjoy the sound every time.

[@filippobistaffa5913]

I'm always impressed by the visual quality of Drumeo's videos... gotta be ones of the best in YT

[@MrJellekeulemans]

I fucking love jazz now. Love the funky groove that Nic improvised. Really amazing how fast he can pick this up, because I think jazz is probably the most difficult style to play.

[@coosoorlog]

Dude's a beast. I mean he's got a great groove and a really pleasant sound but then he's tackling this monster rhythm and yet proceeds to sound good from the very get go. Kudos.

[@Mermi]

That third take was absolute FIRE

[@cghall74]

That 3rd take is fantastic.....talented kid!

[@Live_Session]

Thank you Drumeo for all that you're doing!)

[@danza26]

These keep better and better the more I find. This is wicked for such little time prep.

[@michaelsstatement]

Nic is a super musical drummer. Just like Phil played every kind of music. Bravo Nic!!

[@brunomaia6117]

What a sport. Great kid.

[@richardcicciarelli9440]

It really is impressive watching these guys take on tunes they've never heard and just nailing it. True artists.

[@nicolasocallaghan]

Dude's a fast learner. Well done, Nic!