Yurt Rock & Wheelhouse Beats Presents
- Heritage & Harmony Guitars
- XLN Audio Suite
- MONO Backpacks
- Yurt Rock Ultimate Bundle
- Private Lesson · Charlie Hunter
- Deadline: July 1, 2026
#pocketchallenge
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 playing along with the app (60 seconds max). 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 Standard II Collection H-150 Guitar with Case
- MONO Classic FlyBy Ultra Backpack
- Yurt Rock Ultimate Bundle (235+ products, 500GB+)
- XLN Audio Suite — Addictive Drums, RC-20, XO & more
- Private lesson with Charlie Hunter
- Standard Series Juno Electric Guitar w/Case
- MONO Classic FlyBy Backpack
- Yurt Rock Artist Series Bundle
- XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2
- Heritage Ascent+ Collection H-150 Guitar
- MONO Stealth Alias Backpack
- Yurt Rock Producer Pack
- XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color
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
Record yourself playing along to the Wheelhouse Beats app — 60 seconds max, any instrument. Post your video on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or Twitch using the hashtag #pocketchallenge, then complete the entry form below.
Submit Your Video
Post on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or Twitch with #pocketchallenge and complete the form below. Submissions close July 1, 2026.
Public Voting
The community votes for their favorites. Share your entry and rally your supporters — refer friends for bonus entries. The top 10 most-voted submissions become finalists.
Judges Select the Winners
Starting July 1st, our all-star panel — Charlie Hunter, Brad Wilk, Larry Goldings, and Tim Lefebvre — reviews the 10 finalists and selects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Winners Announced
Winners are announced on July 8, 2026. All instruments welcome — bass, drums, guitar, keys, vocals, horns, and beyond.
Practice With Real Feel
Wheelhouse Beats helps you develop groove using real drummer recordings — not a metronome.
Try it free for 10 days — No credit card required
