See Brandon on Sunday at 14:15 on the Main Stage
Biography
Brandon Toews is a drummer, producer, author, and on-camera host best known for his work with Drumeo, the world’s leading online drum education platform. Since 2014, he has created and produced widely viewed music content featuring some of the most influential drummers of all time, including Phil Collins, Travis Barker, Chad Smith, Nicko McBrain, Stewart Copeland, Mike Portnoy, Sleep Token II, and Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett.
As the creator of Drumeo’s Genius Of series, Brandon breaks down, performs, and recreates iconic drum parts from legendary drummers, past and present. He also hosts Drumeo’s Hears For The First Time series, exploring the creative process behind some of the world’s greatest drummers and how they respond to music in real time. As a host and interviewer, Brandon has developed a reputation for creating conversations that explore the stories, techniques, creative decisions, and experiences behind some of the most recognizable drum performances in popular music.
Brandon has performed and taught at international drum festivals and educational camps across Europe and North America, inspiring the next generation of drummers through clinics, masterclasses, and live performances. As an educator, he combines his experience as a drummer with his background in content production to create lessons and resources that are both practical and entertaining.
As an author, Brandon has written three books: The Best Beginner Drum Book, The Drummer’s Toolbox, and The Genesis of Phil Collins.
His videos have accumulated millions of views worldwide and have been featured by outlets such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, Loudwire, and iHeartRadio. Through his work as a performer, producer, educator, and storyteller, Brandon has helped bring the stories behind some of music’s most iconic moments to a global audience.
Photo Credit: Shane Miljevic.
Brandon is appearing in association with Drumeo, Gretsch Drums, Istanbul Agop Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Vater Drumsticks, Snareweight, Low Boy Custom Beaters and Earthworks Microphones.
