Pete Drummond

Drummer, Educator, and Composer

Pete Drummond is one of Australia’s most phenomenal drummers, renowned for his innovative approach, technical mastery, and deep-rooted musicality. A passionate educator, Pete’s groundbreaking DrumDNA.com platform has redefined drum education, emphasizing creativity and structure. His expertise caught the attention of DrumChannel.com in the US, where he performed alongside Thomas Lang and filmed exclusive courses based on his DrumDNA philosophy.

In 2021, Pete joined Southern Sons, stepping into the legendary Virgil Donati’s seat, receiving glowing praise for his virtuosic drumming. As a founding member of The Outernet with Grammy-nominated Phil Turcio, Pete continues to push boundaries in progressive jazz-rock, blending technical brilliance with emotive artistry.

Pete’s career spans decades of live and studio work with iconic artists, including The Temptations, Kate Ceberano, Daryl Braithwaite, Thirsty Merc, Choirboys, Lee Kernaghan, Wendy Matthews, Glenn Shorrock (Little River Band), Christine Anu, and Bachelor Girl. He has performed on renowned stages worldwide, including Los Angeles’ legendary Baked Potato with Bunny Brunel’s CAB.

As a solo artist, Pete has released critically acclaimed albums like Identity Crisis and Light Beyond Sleep, showcasing his advanced drumming applied in deeply musical contexts. His session and compositional work spans platinum records and soundtracks for Disney, National Geographic, and Discovery Channel, demonstrating his versatility beyond the drum kit.

Pete’s contributions to the drumming community have earned him cover features in Drumhead (USA) and Drumscene magazines, and he is endorsed globally by Paiste Cymbals and DW Drums.

Quotes

“If Australia’s favorite, Virgil Donati, was ever to pass on the torch as the country’s most pioneering drummer, it would go to Pete. His level of technical mastery over the drums not only derives from an instinctive inclination but decades of dedicated practice and a level of persistence only some have managed to maintain throughout their lives.” — Drumscene Magazine

“Pete connects emotionally with his audience, and musically and technically leaves them in awe. He still has a great future ahead of him, and I personally look forward to seeing him evolve even further as an artist and pass on his knowledge to the new crop of players.” — Virgil Donati

“Pete Drummond’s Identity Crisis record is an inspiring musical self-portrait, full of inventive and creative ideas, fantastic songwriting, and Pete’s incredible drumming. This is a hugely impressive musical statement and a rare example of super-advanced 21st-century high-end drumming applied in a band context in its most musical and creative form.” — Thomas Lang

“If you took all of your favourite drummers and put them together in one guy, it would be Pete Drummond. He plays so beautifully. He’s got chops for days, and feel, and groove. I love his playing. Incredible.” — Mickey Curry

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