Todd Sucherman Announces Limited-Seat U.S. Masterclasses, CymbalFusion March 9

Todd Sucherman, the long-time drummer for Styx and active educator, is scheduled for a run of limited-seat masterclasses in March and April 2026, with a CymbalFusion-hosted session listed for March 9, 2026, an opportunity that matters because organizers are warning seats will move fast. Poll: Will you try to attend the March 9 CymbalFusion session?

An aggregated listing for the spring run describes multiple U.S. dates and notes that “short-format masterclass events f,” indicating several drum shops and promoters are involved though some listings are incomplete. For a template of what to expect, a press release for The Music Studio Atlanta described an “exclusive 3-hour drumming masterclass” with Sucherman and called it “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for drummers of all levels and ages to join the legendary Todd Sucherman...for an exclusive 3-hour drumming masterclass.”

Organizers have emphasized limited capacity. The press copy warned, “Space for these intimate masterclasses is extremely limited, so aspiring drummers are encouraged to reserve their spots promptly.” For direct booking information tied to past Atlanta sessions, the press release listed Kevin Compton, 404-333-2599, as the contact; Echoessf’s South Florida listing that promoted a one-day masterclass “on May 29” advised drummers to “bring a pad, stand and sticks… and call Randy Kusiak to book your limited spot now at 954-822-5881,” and credited photo work to Julisa Sandra Marquez.

Formats and durations vary by host: some events are framed as single, one-day clinics, Echoessf called its session a one-day masterclass, while The Music Studio Atlanta copy framed its offering as a 3-hour masterclass. Sucherman’s official site shows precedent for multi-day events with remote access, noting “seven camera high definition production is now available live and on-demand. Passes cost $20 for a single day or $30 for both days,” which suggests streaming options may accompany in-person seats for certain hosts.

Sucherman’s educator credentials and background underline why demand is high: SaltCityDrums’ instructor bio notes he has recorded and toured with Styx for twenty four years, created the “Rock Drumming Masterclass” for Drumeo, and has won Modern Drummer Magazine Reader’s Poll awards in categories including Rock Drummer, Progressive Rock Drummer, Classic Rock Drummer, Live Drummer, Clinician, Educational DVD, and Recorded performance. His solo record Last Flight Home was released in 2020; his site describes it this way: “Last Flight Home is Todd's first solo album; a melodic and deeply personal expression of the human experience.”

Merchandise and practice resources are tied into the touring/teaching activity: the official site announces a second and final pressing of limited-edition Last Flight Home vinyl, “Each vinyl is signed and numbered by Todd,” with numbering categories 1-10, 11-20, and 21-200, and also markets “Collectible Signed Sticks & Drum Heads — Todd is making available signed drumheads that were used to record what will be the next Styx record (hopefully out in 2021).” The site also references play-along materials and music videos, while Echoessf highlighted the Last Flight Home Drumless Play Along package, the “Sacred Book Of Favorite Days,” as a practice tool.

A press release from The Music Studio Atlanta previously referenced masterclasses on Dec 8 and 9, and Echoessf’s May 29 listing did not specify a year, so dates across sources are not uniform; the aggregated spring schedule, including the CymbalFusion March 9, 2026 session, should be taken as the current reported series. Given the “extremely limited” language tied to past registration notices and the numbered vinyl pressings, expect fast sellouts and limited merchandise stock.