We want you to look and sound like a million bucks, without paying that.
Our online video lessons are easy to use and produce professional results. You wont need any special tools or experience. Join THOUSANDS of viewers and let us show you how to build your dream drums on your first try.
Simple Instruction.
Easy instructions & painless to get started. You'll see exactly what to do with these fun, bold, and incredibly easy to use videos.
Material Lists.
We'll show you the best materials, where to get them, & how to save. Nothing is left out and you don't need any experience,
Extra Help.
We got your back with help when you need it, printable directions, shop plans, downloads, and other cool stuff you'll love.
Easy to use.
Just hop online, login, and start watching from your computer or phone. Follow along at your own pace and build at your own speed.
The videos.
Our easy to follow online videos are detailed, well filmed, and have clear voice over explanations to help you build your own drum set as smooth and cost effective as possible. We've wrecked plenty of drums so you don't have to!
Whether you are building an entire custom drum set or just a snare drum, we will guide you through the process with easy to follow visual instructions and clear voice over explanations. We cover things like lug layouts, staining, cutting drum shells, wrapping, inlays, hoop selection, custom finishes, drilling, veneering, installing re-rings, routing edges, tools needed, and way more. We do not cover drum shell making!
Currently there’s about 30 videos, totaling over five hours of instructional footage.
All of our videos, extra tutorials, shop manuals, help, material lists and more are conveniently located online. We are no longer selling our original Guerrilla Drum Making DVD. It’s all online!
It’s simple. Just hop online, login, and start watching whatever video you need to see. Your membership is not a month to month thing, it’s a one time cost for a lifetime subscription. No hidden fees, ever.
We’ll help you build some pretty cool stuff man. Our viewers range from one-off drum builders to entire custom drum building companies. Your drums are gonna’ sound good and look amazing too.
Material lists, project files, shop guides and more.
The right supplies and materials are key to your project, and we will show you exactly what materials we use in every video. We'll show you what we use, what we love, where to get it and who to get it from. No details are left out.
Drums made by our viewers.
The Reviews.
Our happy members include industry veterans, total beginners, and just about everyone in between. We are used all over the world and have been featured in DRUM!, Modern Drummer Magazine, Rhythm, and more.
"I would be lost without GDM. John's videos, parts lists and clever jigs made it beyond easy and exciting to start building drums. And even now as an established custom snare company, I STILL go back for a refresher course, and to see what great new ideas and videos he has for us."
Steve Morrison, Drum Tech for The Voice
"John Dutra is to home drum building as Bob Vila is to home repair projects or Rachel Ray is to cooking at home. He shows you how it's done and gives you the confidence to do it yourself."
Phil Hood, DRUM! Magazine
“After watching GDM, I’m pretty sure even I could manage to follow this super clear and logical process to constructing a sweet, one-of-a-kind drum set.”
Mike Dawson, Modern Drummer
"Thank you GDM, for further inspiring me with insight, helpful tips, and EXCELLENT vocal descriptions on how to NOT mess up or fall behind in making the perfect drum.”
Micah, Massachusetts, US
"Clear, concise, well produced - and informative."
Mike Hoff, Hudson Music
“An excellent video guide to get any new or intermediate drum builder up and running in a creative way. FIVE stars!”
Andy Foote, DrumMaker.com
Let's Get Started.
Signup today and gain access to the entire lesson library, all the project files, materials lists, and more. All members receive help and support for anything you need.
100% Guarantee.
If you sign up for GDM and are'nt digging it, just contact us within the week of your purchase and we will give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Guerrilla Drum Making is online drum making videos for at home DIY drum building. Simple methods with pro results.
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