# Melodics: Drum Lessons App — Learn drums and play rhythms

> Interactive drum lessons with real-time feedback for all skill levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Melodics Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodics-drum-lessons-app/id6504540940 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Melodics Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091448213)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 579 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 94 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodics-drum-lessons-app/id6504540940/reviews.md

## What is Melodics?

Learn drums with the only drum app that syncs with any drum kit and gives you instant feedback on your playing. Whether you use acoustic drums, electronic drums, or just a practice pad, Melodics offers interactive drum lessons that help you improve every time you play.

Our fun, step-by-step drum learning system, designed by pro players, caters to all skill levels. Plus, access a wide range of drum songs across rock, pop, metal, jazz, and more.

Real drumming, real feedback, real results - all from your phone.

HOW IT WORKS

Melodics uses your iPhone’s built-in mic and smart audio tech to recognize your drum kit or practice pad - no extra gear required. Just calibrate your drum set-up and the app will give immediate insights on every beat. 

For electronic drum kits, connect easily via Bluetooth or wired options. Follow the setup instructions in the app to get going.
Whether you're working on your first drum beat on a pad or tightening up your fills across the whole drum kit, you’ll be building better habits from day one.

STICK WITH IT, GET RESULTS

With Melodics, drum practice becomes something you look forward to - not a chore. Just 10 minutes a day can lead to serious improvement.

Choose from 500+ drum lessons, featuring a huge range of drum content: drum rudiments, drum grooves, drum fills, drum drills, and drum songs for all levels. Use practice tools to slow things down, loop tricky parts, and track your progress. It’s like having a drum tutor or drum trainer in your pocket.

WHY CHOOSE MELODICS

- With Melodics, you're 6x more likely to improve than with traditional drum learning methods.
- It is the only drum app that provides feedback on your playing, on all drum setups (acoustic, electronic or practice pad)
- Our catalog covers everything from fundamental drum techniques to advanced rhythmic patterns.
- You’ll start learning drums through structured lessons, and get playing your favourite songs in no time.
- Build speed, strength, and control with focused warm-ups, drum rudiments, and exercises.
- You can practice anytime, anywhere, on any surface with just a pair of drum sticks!
- Join a global community of passionate drummers, all growing together.

WHAT PRO DRUMMERS SAY ABOUT MELODICS

"I wish I’d had Melodics when I was learning drums!" - Butch Vig - Award-winning producer of Nevermind, drummer for Garbage.

"Melodics is a great tool for learning songs. It allows people to see what they might have been missing when listening to improve accuracy" - Ilan Rubin - Drummer for Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves, and solo artist.

"Melodics is one of the best innovative tools to keep you in the practice room and having fun doing so." - KJ Sawka - Grammy-nominated drummer & producer, Pendulum

DRUM TEACHERS OR STUDENTS

Melodics works great alongside a drum tutor to help you maintain consistent practice and more easily showcase areas for improvement. It also compliments video learning platforms such as Drumeo, Drum Coach, Mikeslessons or ArtOfDrumming, by giving the addition of real-time feedback so you truly know how well you’re playing.  

How the subscription works:
- Melodics offers 20 drum lessons free to all users.
- To keep going, subscribe to unlock the full catalog of 500+ drum lessons & songs.
- Choose a monthly or annual plan.
- Manage your subscription in the Account section of the app.

Support:
We’re dedicated to giving you the best drumming experience possible. If you have any questions or suggestions, visit: https://melodics.com/support

Join the Melodics drumming community:
https://www.instagram.com/melodicshq/
https://www.youtube.com/@MelodicsDrumVault
https://www.facebook.com/melodicshq/
https://www.tiktok.com/@melodicsdrumvault
https://discord.gg/melodics
https://www.reddit.com/r/Melodics/

For more info, check out our privacy policy & terms of use at: https://melodics.com/legal

Happy drumming!

## Key features

- Interactive drum lessons
- Instant feedback on playing
- Works with acoustic/electronic drums & practice pads
- 500+ lessons and songs
- Progress tracking tools
- Structured learning system

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $179.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $34.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Melodics?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for learning drums
- 💡 Makes practice engaging
- 🚀 Instant feedback on precision
- 🎶 Fun way to learn
- 🥁 Helps improve timing
- 📱 Works with iPhone mic
- 🎧 Practice pad mode available
- 🎸 Similar to Guitar Hero curriculum
- ✨ Real-time feedback is nice
- 🎯 Good for increasing accuracy
- 🕹️ Feels like playing a game
- 👍 Straightforward and satisfying
- 🌟 Helpful for learning
- 🚀 Snappy and intuitive app

**Cons**

- 🐛 UI needs work
- 🤔 Scoring system convoluted
- 📉 Disincentivizes playing
- 🚫 No songs available (premium)
- 🔌 Drum connection issues
- 📱 UI doesn't work at edges
- 🧭 Menus confusing
- 🟡 Color coding for drum parts missing
- 🔄 App restarts mid-lesson
- 🎛️ Inaccurate note recognition
- 🎶 Half of songs/lessons don't work
- 🎧 Microphone/earphone issues
- 🐌 Slow app startup
- 🎛️ Not precise enough
- 🎵 Lacks music notation option
- 📚 Limited song selection
- ❓ No actual instruction
- 🥁 Doesn't support pad/keyboard controllers
- 🚫 Not enough instrument options
- 🎛️ Not accurate for acoustic kits

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Explore section always resets to Grade 1
- MIDI device connection feedback needed
- Snare drum not working
- App restarts when in the middle of a lesson
- App stops playing to headphones or won't pick up microphone
- App reacts to ambient noise
- Timing is off, missing notes even when calibrated
- Inaccurate note recognition (e.g., kick vs. snare)
- Half of the songs and lessons do not work
- UI doesn't work near the edges of the screen
- Menus are confusing and navigation is difficult

**Most requested features**

- Full iPad support
- Add Donner Ded-80 support
- Left-handed option
- More well-known artists/songs
- Chinese version of the app
- Sheet music notations/tabs option
- Setting for more demanding note precision
- Auto BPM to go above lesson BPM
- Tagging feature for skills
- Easier way to heart songs
- Path to learning regular drum notation
- Consider dynamics in lessons
- Allow users to enter and save own phrases
- More instrument options (snare, bells)
- Improve UI and menu navigation
- Add more songs and lessons
- Improve MIDI device connection feedback
- Make scoring system more straightforward
- Fix issues with Explore section resetting to Grade 1

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodics-drum-lessons-app/id6504540940/reviews.md

### 5/5 — gave it another chance

*2026-08-03*

Making some progress in fixing what many of us saw as issues in the latest overhaul of the app. Long time subscriber that is considering giving it another chance. update(aug. 3) - the playing window, which comtained most of my main gripes with the recent major new version, seem to have all been addressed. i will go back to my annual subscription, thanks for listening to user feedback.

**Developer response:** Thanks for giving us another chance! It's feedback like yours that helps us address people's concerns, so we really appreciate it. If you have any specific requests for the team, please feel free to reach out. support.melodics.com

### 4/5 — 4 stars

*2026-07-21*

Wish they had more songs like linkin park and three days grace otherwise really good app

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review. We will pass on your feedback to our developers!

### 5/5 — Drum heroooo

*2026-07-20*

I like it

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review and rating!

### 1/5 — Drums

*2026-07-07*

This app is good for like ten minutes and then you start to realize that to be able to do anything really at all you have to buy the premium which it isn’t super expensive but it’s just super annoying to have to spend money to do anything on the app.

### 3/5 — uhm

*2026-06-30*

i put practice pad as the thingy magicy but the guide is asking me to play the kick nd stuff like broo i dont have that.. it had me hitting the drum pad again nd again acting like it was sum kind of real drumm
but its a good app ngl

**Developer response:** Hi there, thanks for your feedback regarding our onboarding process. We'll pass the feedback on to our team to see how we can further improve the experience for everyone looking to practice across all kinds of set up.

### 3/5 — gave it another chance

*2026-06-01*

Making some progress in fixing what many of us saw as issues in the latest overhaul of the app. Long time subscriber that is considering giving it another chance.

**Developer response:** Thanks for giving us another chance! It's feedback like yours that helps us address people's concerns, so we really appreciate it. If you have any specific requests for the team, please feel free to reach out. support.melodics.com

### 1/5 — Monthly fee has increased dramatically for very little new content.

*2026-05-23*

I don’t have time to practice constantly and have no need of an annual plan. Since I last subscribed the stand-alone month by month fee has increased substantially. I assumed maybe a ton of new content or new features but it appears to be typical SaaS greed trying to get me to sign up for more and longer.  I bought the premium version of koala sampler and all the packs for less than a single month of melodics.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the honest feedback. Pricing is something we take seriously, and we understand monthly doesn't work for everyone. If you ever want to chat through your options, feel free to get in touch with our team.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-05-14*

Im in middle school and I have had the app for 1 day and my band teacher is already congratulating me on improving so much

**Developer response:** That's awesome to hear! Congrats and thanks for the review.

### 3/5 — So much fun

*2026-04-21*

I’m an absolute beginner. Been following tutorials on YT, reels etc and found it hard to mimic those things, and would struggle to keep myself entertained for more than half an hour. This app makes practicing much easier to stay engaged. 

The only negative which has come about after paying for 1 year standard subscription is that there were some songs available. Now there are no songs at all, unless you pay for the premium subscription. Like why take all songs away?

**Developer response:** Thanks for leaving a review and it's so good to hear that you're loving our app!

### 1/5 — Does not have the Donner ded-80

*2026-04-12, version 2.0.95*

I can’t do anything I don’t know if the drum itself won’t connect or the app but it is not an option for a drum to connect to can u guys add the Donner Ded-80

## Frequently asked questions about Melodics

### What does Melodics do?

Melodics is a drum app that provides interactive lessons and instant feedback on your playing. It helps you learn drums, improve your rhythm, and practice songs across various genres. The app is designed to work with acoustic drums, electronic drums, or practice pads.

### How does the app provide feedback?

The app uses your iPhone's built-in microphone and smart audio technology to recognize your drum kit or practice pad. For electronic drum kits, it can connect via Bluetooth or wired options. It then provides immediate insights on every beat you play.

### What kind of lessons and content are available?

Melodics offers over 500 drum lessons, including drum rudiments, grooves, fills, and drills. You can also learn to play a wide range of drum songs across genres like rock, pop, metal, and jazz. Practice tools like slowing down sections and looping are also available.

### Is Melodics free to use?

The app is free to download and offers some free content. However, to access the full range of lessons, songs, and features, users will need to make in-app purchases or subscribe to a premium plan.

### Who is Melodics for?

Melodics is designed for drummers of all skill levels, from beginners practicing on a pad to advanced players looking to refine their technique. It's also a valuable tool for drum teachers and students to supplement traditional learning methods.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.969 — 2026-09-01

Thank you for using Melodics! We’re constantly working to improve your experience. This update includes bug fixes and enhancements to make playing even smoother. Keep an eye out for future updates to continue improving your drumming journey.

### 2.0.937 — 2026-08-26

Thank you for using Melodics! We’re constantly working to improve your experience. This update includes bug fixes and enhancements to make playing even smoother. Keep an eye out for future updates to continue improving your drumming journey.

### 2.0.749 — 2026-07-31

Thank you for using Melodics! We’re constantly working to improve your experience. This update includes bug fixes and enhancements to make playing even smoother. Keep an eye out for future updates to continue improving your drumming journey.

### 2.0.635 — 2026-07-08

Thank you for using Melodics! We’re constantly working to improve your experience. This update includes bug fixes and enhancements to make playing even smoother. Keep an eye out for future updates to continue improving your drumming journey.

### 2.0.507 — 2026-06-24

Thank you for using Melodics! We’re constantly working to improve your experience. This update includes bug fixes and enhancements to make playing even smoother. Keep an eye out for future updates to continue improving your drumming journey.

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