HOT FOR TEACHER | VAN HALEN - DRUM COVER 

I’ve been a drummer for 26 years, didn’t miss a day of practice for the first 6 years. Played constantly when I was young. Started a family and it took a back seat. Well my kids are now both and school. Time to dust off the kit and get practicing. Thanks for the inspiration !!!

it's hard to explain to non-drummers how hard it is to stay on time with a galloping beat like that but Estepario does it flawlessly for like 6 straight minutes here. insanity.

I'm 60 years old and have been playing drums since I was about 12. I've never heard that so crisp and clear. I have not really learned that song very well and tried many of times to play it and not sucseed. I thank you for sharing your tallent and am going to make an attemp to learn it with the help of your vid. thanks again.

I never would have guessed that at 40 years old I’d be lost for hours on the regular watching a man play the drums, no matter how many times I rewatch your videos it never ceases to amaze me and pump me up. Thank you sir for being an amazing human being. You are in your own class, all hail the GROOVEFATHER!!

Alex Van Halen is sorely under appreciated. As good as Edward was on the guitar, Alex is/was equally as good musicianship wise on the drums. I really appreciate you covering this incredible song for us. Great job sir.

The King 👑

The best part of this performance, which is saying a lot in such a great performance, is how he knows not to speak on the solo and just support it so it can shine. This guy could play for ANYONE.

Massive respect to whoever miked the kit. Sounds amazing.

I’m 52 and it feels like this is the drum cover I’ve waited for my whole life!! Awesome!!

Hot For Teacher is probably the sole reason that Alex Van Halen is one of my all-time favorite drummers. Thank you for doing this one!

This guy will have people wondering is this caliber of drumming even possible without special effects or some trickery, but the truth of it is he is just that good, it awesome to have such a passionate musician to carry the torch for the likes of people like Neil Peart , R.I.P. .

Drummers will especially appreciate this. The majority of videos I see, I think "a few hours and a few days, I can play that." I really enjoy seeing drummers play things that I just cannot. Cool for anyone to see, if you've played you can really understand the ability required.

If Estepario ever lost his arm he’d still be the best drummer out there

I hope Alex VH sees this and is like “FINALLY a great rendition I can enjoy!”

Gotta say I am loving the restraint lately on the bass pedals. Some of the past videos were too much pedal, this one is a chefs kiss!

Holy Crap! Soon as you went into the chorus I got goose bumps. I was not expecting to hear what I heard! Very clean. Wow! Outstanding! Just Wow……

This drum beat never fails to completely stump me man, the swing feel on the ride landing on the downbeat of 1 makes this soooooo tricky, and you've completely knocked it out of the park

This really makes me appreciate how talented Alex Van Halen is for coming up with this incredible drum line for this song.

Dude you absolutely killed that man, and made it look easy. Van Halen Is a legendary band and your a legend too bro.

How can one NOT enjoy playing both an Alex Van Halen creation and actually playing it behind King Edward at the same time!! Your skilled performances are so entertaining and so inspiring to those who don't play as well as play (ANY musical) instrument (not just drums) that it is just a pleasure to witness someone share that with so many others. Una verdadera bendición para todos. Muy bien hecho Señor Garrido!! Por favor nunca pares!!

what hurts me the most is seeing drummers who play with such power and he does it so easily so smoothly, my God, you're brilliant, I have to say it again, you're brilliant, you're brilliant.

This has always been the hardest intro to a song I've ever heard. You played it FLAWLESSLY.

Alex and Copeland are two severely underrated monsters on the drums. So many great sounds.

As soon as Eddie made his entrance my man had the biggest grin on his face, you know he wanted to play with the legend himself. You are a real one my friend.

CLASS DISMISSED!!!🔥

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I have been in a major musical depression since Eddie passed and a few months ago finally realizing that Alex is not gonna be a part of any tribute show I know now my childhood music gods are done forever but since I found you and the Eloy Slipknot thing I have been resurrected, thank you

That IS the best drum intro OF all time ...end ...and you know it ❤❤❤❤❤

its like his limbs run off of individual brains - this is pure art.

That’s the best drum intro to a song EVER

It is just so freaking unbelievable how you can make so much with so little at your disposal and make it sound so freaking awesome. You, Mr. EES, are truly one of a kind, sir.

You're drumming is God tier, and thank you for the videos. And to hear you are keeping the lessons free is insanely amazing. You have to be one of the realest people in music!

I’ve been a metalhead for over 35 years, and I suck at guitar! Why Do I suck at the guitar? Talent is there but discipline is not! So, in addition to madly enjoying EES’s videos, I bow to his commitment to discipline. I grew up in a time when shredders tried their “bestest” to burn guitars necks … playing as much as possible notes which I enjoyed it a lot back then, but later on I reached to the point where on many occasions I said “oh pls don’t overplay it, pls don’t go too far!”, but EES never overplays. He masterfully convinces you that he can play more notes, much more, but he doesn’t. Everything is masterfully in place, and balanced. Calling him one of the best drummers alive, or the best drummer, is just not enough. He singlehandedly has changed drumming, and has opened doors to new realms of drumming. Good for the generation(s) who will be inspired by him. RESPECT! ❤🤘❤️

This dude is a straight beast when it come to keeping time.

This gave me a new appreciation to a song I've listened to for decades. Great work!

RIP Eddie, thank you Man from bringing this back so cool

Love the way he puts his own spin on a song I’ve heard 1 million times much more fresh

I hope Alex sees this, I’m sure he would be very proud and blown away at the same time, and if Eddie were still with us, he would approve as well, excellent cover!!!

I'm a drummer and you blow my mind. Best drummer in the world. Rush need to hit you up if they decide to play again. Seriously. You inspire me and at the same time make me want to quit. So good.

One of my favorite songs ever, and a straight-out stunner of a player. Inspiring me to think about drumming again!

This is how drums becomes lead musical instrument. 🎉 These are the best minutes spent on a video ever. Thank you ElEstepharioSiberiano 🤗

Utterly, entirely badass ~ Swear, you're probably going to inspire an entire generation of drummers the way that you do.

You gotta be kidding me…this guy shreds the living shite outta the part and still manages to put AVH’s brilliance on full display. Bravo, sir.

I got to see Van Halen play before EVH passed. One of the best gigs I ever experienced, even with DLR with no voice to speak of. Thanks for bringing back some great memories.

Fantastic! Mad props to you and to Alex VH, one of the most underrated drummers ever.

The little pieces you added in the breaks were real subtle but yet absolutely nasty! Keep overplaying and having fun dude, you're killing it!

Elstepario, I love your love for a variety of genres of music! Keep it coming!

This is hands down the cleanest and best cover of HfT I have ever seen on RU-vid!

I’m not sure if the world is ready for this?!? 😬😄🤩🥁🤘🏻

This is by far my most favorite video of yours. This was a song that got me into playing the drums. It was great to see you just having fun playing but also trying to focus as well. Much love brotha.

Great job. This is really difficult and complex. Alex Van Halen is an awesome drummer and deserves much more cred than he gets. the fact that you can play this so well shows just how talented you are. Niiiice!

You simply can't compare this music with today's chart music. Spotify songs only with 2-3 minutes. In those older kinds of songs with 4-5 minutes and different segments, you really can engulf yourself in the music, it is kind of meditative, and you forget your surroundings for a couple of minutes, which is awesome.

The part most people don’t notice about that song is how tricky the galloping patterns are on the ride cymbal, especially during the guitar solo. He nailed it from what I can tell, although the ride wasn't very forward in the mix. Most excellent job!

Truth is, this song is vastly underrated. Such great drums and guitar and classic DLR. Glad you did this cover because it's rocking and never really seems to be considered as a hot track for drums.

Alex Van Halen is one of the most, if not thee most, underrated drummers in all of rock! Awesome playing and video!

Your extremely talented, I've drummed my whole life, my dad drums, and my brother is a drummer as well, and I have to say this is top tier, it's awesome you teach too. Keep up the amazing work.

One of my favorite Van Halen songs...done to utter perfection. 🔥💪🏽😠🤘🏽🔥

The jazz groove 🔥🔥

Always love that the intro mimics the lope of a V8 on idle.

one of my favorite songs...solely for the line "I don't feel tardy" one of the greatest throwaway lines ever

Having seen Van Halen live in their prime at the Pinkpop festival in 1981 I truly can say this sounds at least as good and even better!

your passion is contagious. I have fun watching this because YOU have so much fun making it.

I didn't think I could love this song any more. I stand corrected 😮

it's a super technical song! amazing man showing off pure talent

This is the cover I've been waiting for 🥲

Nailed the idling Harley perfect

An amazingly unique and beautiful drum cover of one of the best rock and roll songs ever made.

Love that swing beat during the verse parts. 🤘🔥🤘

Yes! Yes!!! YES!!!!!! 🥁🥁🥁

The guy makes things sound better than the original. That’s talent

I thought I knew it pretty close to the album and then "THE MASTER" slayed it to another level! Wow!!!!!!!

This guy is a legend on the drums ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

The jazz parts you added made this a whole new song. Love it!!!!

Nothing more beautiful than his skill besides his facial expressions.

and what I like most is how light, smooth and precise he records it, God, man, how you're ruining my head, you're awesome

Love the sound of this kit iteration, that bass drum/floor tom is especially nice!

You make this so effortless. Awesome

I just had to watch this version of the classic VH-song! I am.. totally impressed! This song has so many different levels of difficulty. That groove that comes in a few sections, where David talks about the teacher.. Wicked!!

speechless! as much as Eddie changed guitar players you El have changed drummers forever.

You are a game changer for drumming! Number one for me. You give Songs so much more energy without destroing it! Outstanding!

This song blew my mind when I first heard it back when it was released. It still does, and the drums here are like proto-blastbeats

love your videos true master its great that you share your techniques with everyone that's awesome

i absolutely love the kind of lounge music style groove that you added to the breaks in the song, amazing cover

I love that freaking jazzy high hat beat during the breakdown instead of just guitar and Dave talking lol Well done!!!

Your hard work and dedication is very inspiring even to none drummers keep it straight and God bless.

You are the best drummer I have seen.and I've seen many.

It's my fave rock drumming ever along with Motorhead's Overkill epic job and just highlights how good Alex is ❤

Holy 🎉 man. Unreal talent.

Will tell you I’ve watched you in the shorts for a while and was completely amazed at your speed and accuracy but this one was just off the charts - yes this intro takes a bit to figure out but the speed in which it needs to be done at is probably the hardest to accomplish- congrats- and I subbed

I appreciate how he backs off on Eddie’s solo. The first 5 seconds shows how special he is.

Unbelievable and awesome. As a very mediocre drummer it's so fun watching someone this talented!

He is gonna do it with epic style ❤

Those kick drums are precise like a Gatling gun, and pack about the same punch ✊

That's a beast of a song to play and you make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing! Happy New Year!

Nailed It This is in my opinion your best cover yet Absolutely Awesome

Dude your sticking on this one is insane! So smooth, awesome cover 🤘🤘🤘

i just cannot beliebe it... Duuuude.. since a couple of weeks i cannot stop watching you´re videos.. I LOVE YOU! Thanks for all that inspiration.. can´t ply my elektro drumkit at the moment due to no space.. but you are THAT MASSIVE inspiration! Thanks a lot

amazing!!!

that groovy syncopated swing bounce, with the semi-herta intro is still an insane one and insanely awkward to play, well done

This song has always had my favorite drum parts. Impressive job!