Anton Fig, drummer on the “Late Show with David Letterman,” shares his own tips and ideas on making music and for surviving in the professional world. He talks about time, communicating through music, nuances of different styles, constructing a beat for a song and what it takes to play on the Late Show. He played with such famous people as: Miles Davis, Steve Winwood, Paul Simon, Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan. Very good instructional dvd for anyone who wants to see a great drummer play and explain how to play to many different styles of contemporary music. With the...

Steve Gadd – Live At Pas includes some of the deepest grooves and most fiery solos ever recorded. Segments of this video include: a solo performance of ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’ with brushes, a rudimental drum solo, a discussion of grooving and relaxation, a shuffle performance with Luis Conte, and a Latin groove with Alex Acuсa and Luis Conte. A classic tape by a legendary musician. It’s a pure gold for all drummers and Steve Gadd’s fans. Steve Gadd is an American musician. Gadd is one of the most well-known and highly regarded session and studio drummers in the industry....

The Art and Science of Groove is the first ever collection of vital tools and exercises designed specifically to enhance your playing with a positive groove, time after time. Benny Greb introduces the five core elements of Time, Feel, Sound, Body and Mind, offering straightforward solutions that can be applied to any musical style in order to generate a solid and consistent groove, leaving nothing to luck. By applying the tools within The Art and Science of Groove and making use of Benny’s practical approach to the exercises, drummers everywhere will see an obvious transformation in their drum set...

A complete guide to the care, set-up and maintenance of the drum kit from one of the world’s most established and experienced drum techs. Ocheltree uses nine different kits, including an appearance of the legendary John Bonham Ludwig kit. With the aid of nine different guest drummers, Ocheltree explains the variations in sound and approach. Learn to set up, mic and tune the kits, as you train your ears to find that magical personal drum sound. Jeff Ocheltree transitioned from replaceable “roadie” to invaluable “drum tech” by being the first person to take complete care of all aspects of...

Advanced Funk Studies has been a staple for drummers for over 20 years. The new DVD with both Advanced Funk Studies and Contemporary Drumset Techniques is a must for drummers who wish to understand todays linear style of playing, rock, r & b, hip hop, funk and soul. Latham breaks down the exercises so its easy to find a groove that works with the music. Mr Latham also spends time talking about the importance of proper technique and shows the importance of a strong rudimental foundation. This course is very helpful, easy to follow, with excellent examples of some...

In this best selling DVD, expert instructor Kalani teaches you how to get started playing and making music on your djembe drum. Become a djembe djammer extraordinaire! This instructional DVD covers parts of the djembe drum, variations on design, caring for your djembe, getting set up, and tuning. Fundamental techniques are shown from different angles so you can see exactly how to make musical sounds on your hand drum. Also demonstrates the 4 basic ways to create music on your instrument: rolling, riding, riffing, and resting, as well as 3 ways to listen and respond to what others are...

The Ultimate Drummers Weekend is the largest drum festival held in Australia. TUDW celebrated its 10th anniversary with an all-star roster featuring the Dave Weckl Band, John Tempesta, Dom Famularo, and a host of international drummers including hometown favorite Virgil Donati. Recording quality, festival footage and user options, though not quite up to current hi-tech standards, are nonetheless adequate. The Dave Weckl and Virgil Donati workshops are the most entertaining and educational here. The 11th-anniversary disc closely follows the format of the 10th-anniversary show, featuring a slew of international players, many from Australia. Headlining artists included Thomas Lang, John...

Double Bass Mechanics represents the culmination of 15 years professional touring and recording experience. Learn all the fundamentals you’ll ever need to know from Mike Terrana, a drummer with keen street smarts that are always in demand for live performances, studio sessions, and drum clinics. His powerful drumming style can be heard with renowned artists such as Yngwie Malmsteen and Tony MacAlpine. Now, the basic essence of power and control with respect to double bass and hand technique come together in a straight forward, organized and easy to understand video format. Video highlights include: Three musical performance pieces Hand...

Sticking Time, Linear Time, Rhythm and Meter is built around Gary Chaffee’s innovative teaching concepts, and is the perfect way to reinforce the techniques taught in the Patterns books. Jonathan Mover, a former student of Gary’s, makes a special appearance to demonstrate the techniques explained on the DVD in a fabulous solo performance. The innovative drumming techniques of Gary Chaffee are explained in this video, which is sure to be valuable to any jazz drummer. To help illustrate the points covered in the program, Jonathan Mover, a former student of Gary’s, gives a fabulous solo performance. More can be...

Stanton Moore – Groove Alchemy DVD, PDF booklet, Mp3 tracks. On the 3-hour Groove Alchemy DVD, Stanton presents a historical overview of some of the most important drum grooves in history, showing the basic elements and conceptual development of each groove. He then shows you how to learn from the past and develop your own complete vocabulary for creating new funk grooves and patterns on the drumset. Starting with an in-depth study of the James Brown drummers (especially Clyde Stubblefield and Jabo Starks) and Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste of the Meters, Groove Alchemy goes far beyond a mere history lesson...