There is a specific purpose a drummer fulfills in worship. It’s a calling. 


More Than A Drummer combines the principles of worship with the practicals of drumming. Created for all skill levels, this course includes 8 modules that guide you through:


  • A Lifestyle of Worship
  • Discovering Your Dynamic Range
  • Developing Your Dynamic Range
  • Practice and Creativity
  • Musicianship and Wisdom
  • Risk and Spontaneity 
  • Your Voice on the Drums
  • Playing with Authority and Power


I’m inviting you to step into this process wholeheartedly with God at the helm to see how He transforms your heart for worship and your playing.

Practice and Creativity

Learn how to expand your musical vocabulary with new builds and fills, and how to effectively use dynamics while orchestrating around the kit. This workbook will also equip you to develop a consistent and creative practice routine while learning and writing drum parts.

A Lifestyle of Worship

There is a unique sonic stamp God has placed in each musician that He longs to uncover. This workbook dives into the biblical foundations of why we worship, what a life of worship looks like, and the significance of your musical choices while exploring the spiritual and biblical significance behind musical choices.

Your Voice on the Drums

As you grow in fluency, facility, confidence, and precision on the drums, this workbook will help you uncover the unique sound God placed in you.


The More Than A Drummer course combines the principles of worship with the practicals of drumming. Created for all skill levels, this course includes 8 modules that guide you through a process to discover and develop:

  • A lifestyle of worship
  • Your dynamic range
  • Practice and creativity
  • Musicianship and wisdom
  • Risk and spontaneity 
  • Your voice on the drums
  • And ultimately, playing the drums with power and authority
  • Includes 8 chapter print-outs from the More Than a Drummer book
  • Includes 12-month access to video lessons

The first module is immediately available upon purchase. Modules are released every six days to give sufficient time for each session and the action items.





Core | Individual : $30/month for 2 months

($60 USD total)

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In addition to the More Than a Drummer course and print-outs, the Core Plus package includes 12 concise technique videos developed for all skill levels that will equip you to:

  • Build speed
  • Increase hand control and coordination
  • Develop limb independence
  • Strengthen your weaker hand
  • Improve internal sense of time
  • Includes 12-month access to the video lessons















Core Plus | Individual : $45/month for 2 months

($90 USD total)


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Diving into key techniques and approaches to help you uncover your unique sonic stamp, the Deep Dive package features 2 one-on-one online sessions with Brian in addition to the Core Plus content. Sessions are tailored to your skill level and goals, and include:

  • One-on-one online hour-long recorded session with goal-setting and instruction:
  • Session 1: Meet between Module 1 and Module 2 (Tuesday or Thursday PDT)
  • Session 2: Meet after course completion (Tuesday or Thursday PDT)
  • Assessment and specific feedback to advance your playing
  • The significance of musical choices in worship
  • Tools to grow in sensitivity to the Holy Spirit while flowing in spontaneous worship
  • Creativity in your playing and writing drum parts
  • Includes 12-month access to the video lessons

The Deep Dive package includes the Core Plus More Than A Drummer Course and Technique Package.


Deep Dive | Individual : $149/month for 2 months

($298 USD total)

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The Group/Church Core Package includes downloadable group access to the More Than A Drummer course and an online group session with Brian Kops. The course combines the principles of worship with the practicals of drumming. Created for all skill levels, this course includes 8 modules that guide you through a process to discover and develop:

  • A lifestyle of worship
  • Your dynamic range
  • Practice and creativity
  • Musicianship and wisdom
  • Risk and spontaneity 
  • Your voice on the drums
  • And ultimately, playing the drums with power and authority
  • Includes 8 chapter print-outs from the More Than a Drummer book
  • Includes download links for video lessons and 12-month access to modules on Teachable site.
  • Group access is limited to one user account

The online group session with Brian is a one-hour session with your small group or worship team drummers that explores:

  • The biblical foundation of why we worship
  • The significance of musical choices in worship
  • Tools to grow in sensitivity to the Holy Spirit while flowing in spontaneous worship
  • Flexible session times, meeting either Tuesday or Thursday (PDT)


Core | Group/Church : $249

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In addition to the downloadable More Than a Drummer course and print-outs, the Core Plus package includes 12 concise technique videos developed for all skill levels that will equip you to:

  • Build speed
  • Increase hand control and coordination
  • Develop limb independence
  • Strengthen your weaker hand
  • Improve internal sense of time
  • 12 downloadable video lessons


The Core Plus package includes an online group session with Brian and your small group or worship team drummers. The hour-long session explores:

  • The significance of musical choices in worship
  • Tools to grow in sensitivity to the Holy Spirit while flowing in spontaneous worship
  • Useful ways to express with greater fluency and precision on the drums
  • Creativity in your playing and write drum parts
  • Flexible session times, meeting either Tuesday or Thursday (PDT)











Core Plus | Group/Church: $349


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Diving into key techniques and approaches to help you uncover the unique sonic stamp of your worship team drummers or small group, the Deep Dive package features 2 online group sessions with Brian in addition to the Core Plus content. Sessions are tailored to your skill level and goals, and include:

  • The biblical foundation of why we worship
  • The significance of musical choices in worship
  • Tools to grow in sensitivity to the Holy Spirit while flowing in spontaneous worship
  • Useful ways to express with greater fluency and precision on the drums
  • Creativity in your playing and write drum parts
  • Flexible session times, meeting either Tuesday or Thursday (PDT)

The Deep Dive package includes the downloadable More Than A Drummer Course and Technique Package.

















Deep Dive | Group/Church : $449

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ABOUT

Brian Kops is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, producer, and author with an unrelenting passion for the drums. His desire is to explore the intersection of a lifestyle of worship combined with a creative skillset in church and in creative industries. Brian grew up in Michigan and now resides in Southern California and recently celebrated 10 years of marriage with his wife, Chelsea. Together, they have produced several creative and musical projects, including the “More Than a Drummer” book and course.