Modern Drummer Festival 2003 featured almost unprecedented cross-section of great drummers and percussionists! This DVD set captures almost 6 hours of incredible performance footage from this amazing event. Some of the best drummers and percussionists from around the globe at one of the greatest drum festivals in the world today recorded live at Montclair State University, in Montclair New Jersey, on May 17th and 18th 2003. Don’t forget to watch previous festivals: MD 1997, MD 1998, MD 2000 and the next issue is Modern Drummer Festival 2005   DVD 1 Mike Orris, Jr. (winner of MD’s under 18 undiscovered...

Gregg Bissonette has carved an impressive niche as an outstanding all-round drummer equally at home with David Lee Roth and Joe Satriani as with Frank Gambale, Toto and Don Henley. In this unique 2-disc set Bissonette delves into his years of experience to show you how to be a more musical and versatile drummer. Ten stylistically diverse original songs that feature some of the world’s finest musicians are performed and discussed in detail. The special Camera Option allows you to control the camera that moves above the drums at any point during the performance. Three band tunes are offered...

With this series of DVDs, anyone can learn to play hand drums without learning to read music. First, you simply watch the rhythm being played with the Players Eye View Camera, (no transposing left hand for right!) then sing along with the rhythm as it appears on the screen just like the words of a song. Finally you play along as each part is demonstrated slowly and clearly on the drum. Session 3 contains a study guide; fundamental keys to developing rhythm and essential drumming skills; 18 rhythm patterns with signals, two rhythm arrangements of Soli and Liberte; and...

Joe Morello is one of the most important drummers in jazz-and here’s your chance to learn directly from him! Joe demonstrates roll techniques, matched grip and traditional stick positions, sounds on the drumhead, cross sticking, tuning, and much more, all using natural body movement. Plus great vintage footage of Joe in action with the Dave Brubeck Quintet! Jazz drummer Joe Morello presents a wealth of knowledge on drum technique, and shows his skills in a vintage performance with the Dave Brubeck Quintet. First, Joe Morello’s on-camera teaching style can be frustrating because he is whips through each lesson quickly....

The Cobus Method is a step-by-step video training system that teaches how to play the drums entirely by ear. Beginner to advanced concepts are simplified and complex theory is avoided – focusing instead on creativity, musicality, and ear training. This unique approach speeds up learning while making the process fun and easy. Everything you need to play the drums completely by ear. You’ll get 15 step-by-step training modules and 15 unique play-along songs so you can apply what you’ve learned to real music! Cobus Potgieter is a self-taught phenom who has taken the drumming world by storm with his...

Mike Michalkow’s DVD, Moeller Method Secrets, presents a step-by-step system for mastering the amazing Moeller method and key related techniques that will drastically improve speed, power, control, endurance and dynamics around the drumset. Some topics covered in this DVD include: Mike’s early experiences with poor technique, and how he was able to overcome them to advance his drumming abilities. An introduction to correct stick grip, and an overview of how stick grip can make a big difference in how you play the drums. The unique “gun system” for discovering correct hand position for holding the drumstick. This creative approach...

Steve Smith was born on August 21, 1954 in Brockton, Massachusetts. He has been playing drums ever since he was a young boy, taking lessons whenever he could. Soon after he graduated from Berklee College of Music, he joined the popular band Journey. This was a very popular band that reunited in 1996 with Steve Smith. Apart from Journey, Steve has done work for Mariah Carey, Andrea Becelli, Savage Garden, and Bryan Adams. Steve Smith also is huge in the jazz scene, playing for countless numbers of famous jazz musicians. He is known as the all time American Drummer,...

Jan Palmer Drumset Freedom and Creation. This excellent DVD explores four key areas in modern drumming; timekeeping, technique, independence and the discovery of your own voice on the instrument. The educational elements of this DVD are interspersed with live recorded performances featuring Gary Husband and Laurence Cottle, two of the finest and most respected musicians in modern music. Ian guides you through exercises specifically developed for students of all levels, inspired by years of studying the art of drumming. There are no short cuts to becoming a great drummer, but this excellent DVD will help you to focus on...

This 3rd volume of Dynamic Drumming features Chris Coleman’s A-B-C practicing method in addition to numerous, skillful exercises. A bass and drum segment demonstrating how to lock with a bass player or keep it in the pocket. Plus an in-depth interview with Chris Coleman and his breathtaking solo performance! Hear the live band performance with some of the industries top musicians like: Eddie M. (Sax) formerly of Prince & the Revolution, Shelia E., Yolanda Adams, and others; Marvin Thompson of the famous Mo Horns (Bone) he has played with Fred Hammond, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Destiny s Child, and more;...

Drumeo Independence Made Easy download. Unlock your musicality & creativity on the drums through 26 weekly lessons. Always know exactly what to practice to rapidly improve your drumming. Jared Falk will be your personal drum coach for 26 weeks – as you’ll follow his step-by-step lesson plan for developing all four limbs on the drums. You’ll get the right exercises in the right order so you’ll rapidly improve your skills (just like when you started playing). This is the ONLY drumming course that will actually get easier to complete as you go along – making it easier to stay...