Steve Smith - Drum Lessons
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 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.
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Steve Smith: Drumset Technique/History of the U.S. Beat
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 In disc one of this 2-disc set, Steve explains hand and foot technique in ground-breaking detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. In disc two, using examples by an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drumset in U.S. Music -- how the drumset was first used in all the major styles of U.S. Music and how closely related all the styles are.
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Peter Erskine - Time keeping 2
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 Time Keeping 2 - it is a logical development of concepts of the first video. The first section shows 8 and 16 drawings, speaks of the melodic functions of drums, the interaction with the bass. The second section is devoted to Brazilian music: samba, bossa Nova and interesting rhythmic patterns. In the third section, we are talking about the traditional Afro-Caribbean styles: mambo and songo.
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Peter Erskine - Playing with Brushes
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 Peter Erskine is best known for his versatility and ardent love of working in various musical settings. He began his career at the age of 18 with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, and has since played with such groups as Weather Report and Steps Ahead; the big bands of Maynard Ferguson, Bob Mintzer and Kenny Wheeler; ensembles such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Modern London Symphony and L.A. Philharmonic; Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, the Yellowjackets, Diana Krall, plus many other musicians, recording over 400 albums.
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Tommy Igoe: Groove Essentials
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 Three-and-a-half hours of great material! Groove Essentials is based on the definitive collection of contemporary rock, jazz, R&B, funk, and world/ethnic drumming styles contained in the poster of the same name, developed by world-class drummer, teacher and author Tommy Igoe and Vic Firth drum sticks. On this DVD, Tommy demonstrates 47 of today's most popular drum patterns, including a performance of each with a rhythm track played by some of New York's top players.
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Jared Falk - One Handed Drum Roll
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 This training pack was created to enable drummers of all abilities to learn and apply a one handed roll into their everyday drumming. It fully explains how to develop this unique method, and goes on to provide a wide range of applications in which it can be used - including rock, jazz, and latin drum beats.
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Derek Roddy - Blast Beats Evolved
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 Produced and directed by legendary metal drummer Derek Roddy, Blast Beats Evolved explores the development and mechanics of modern extreme drumming. The DVD features examples and exercises for Blast Beats, Skank Beats, Bomb Blasts, Hammer Blasts and Freehand Blasts, plus a comprehensive conditioning program for hands and feet, balance and endurance, and also includes five solo jams and performances of seven Serpents Rise songs—complete with minus-drums play-along tracks.
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Jared Falk - Rock Drumming System
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 The Rock Drumming System includes four workbooks, four DVDs, and a play-along audio CD. It should be noted that the books are professionally printed, as many courses sold online only include eBooks (printable materials). That's not the case here, everything is packed together and shipped to your door.
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Ray Luzier: Double Bass Drum Techniques, Hand & Foot Coordination, Drum Fills And Warm-Up Exercises
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 This powerhouse rock drummer shares exercises for warm-ups, accent, and double stroke rolls, hand and foot coordination, double bass drum techniques, grooves and fills, building bass drum speed, and more. Included is an instructional booklet. Billy Sheehan and Toshi Hiketa are featured.
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