The Pocket Challenge
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Wheelhouse Beats Presents
Play In The
Pocket.
Win Big.
Record yourself playing along to the Wheelhouse Beats app and show us your feel, timing, and musicality. This is NOT about chops — it's about time and feel.
Submission Deadline: July 1, 2026 at Midnight CT
"The pocket is what makes music feel good.
It's timing, groove, and feel —
not speed or complexity."
The Process
How It Works
Get the App
Download Wheelhouse Beats to access real drummer recordings and authentic groove tracks.
Find Your Groove
Pick a track from the app and play along with your instrument. Feel the pocket.
Record It
Film yourself performing 8 to 32 bars in the pocket. Keep it authentic — no tricks needed.
Submit & Share
Post with #pocketchallenge on Instagram or TikTok, then submit your video below.
Total Prize Value: $10,000+
Win Big. Get Heard.
- Heritage H-150 Guitar
- Yurt Rock Ultimate Bundle (235+ products, 500GB+)
- XLN Audio Suite — Addictive Drums, RC-20, XO & more
- MONO Classic Ultra single case & Flyby Ultra backpack
- Private lesson with Charlie Hunter
- Harmony Guitar Juno with MONO Case
- MONO Flyby Ultra backpack
- Yurt Rock bundle collection
- Wheelhouse Beats app upgrades
- Heritage Ascent+
- MONO Sleeve 2.0
Prizes Provided By
What the Judges Are Listening For
Judging Criteria
Time
Are you locked in with the groove? Tight, consistent feel that sits right with the track.
Feel
Does it make your head nod? That intangible quality that moves the room.
Musicality
Taste and tone over flashy chops. It's about serving the music, not yourself.
The public votes to select 10 finalists. Our panel of world-class musicians then selects the winners from those finalists.
Your Panel
Meet the Judges
Charlie Hunter
Guitar & Bass
Brad Wilk
Drums
Larry Goldings
Keys
Tim Lefebvre
Bass
Submit Your Entry
Show Us Your Groove
Post your video on Instagram or TikTok using #pocketchallenge, then complete the form below. All instruments welcome — bass, drums, guitar, keys, vocals, horns, and more.
Practice With Real Feel
Wheelhouse Beats helps you develop groove using real drummer recordings — not a metronome.