The Following is a list of the 80+ method books and CD play-along books that I have worked from or completed and utilize in my private teaching. Following the books is a list of videos that I have seen and/or worked from. All these materials combined have been immeasurably beneficial including key teachers along the way.
Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments collaborated by Henry Adler
Realistic Rock by Carmine Appice
Rock Steady by Vinnie Appice
Bass Drum Control by Colin Bailey
Modern Reading Text in 4/4 by Louis Bellson and Gil Breines
The All New Louis Bellson Drummers Guide by Louis Bellson
When in Doubt, Roll by Bill Bruford
New Orleans Drumming "Second Line and Funk Rhythms" by Roy Burns and Joey Farris
Studio Funk Drumming by Roy Burns
Around the Drums with Triplets, Part 2 by Paul Capozzolis
PATTERNS "Rhythm & Meter", Vol. I by Gary Chaffee
PATTERNS "Stickings", Vol. II by Gary Chaffee
PATTERNS "Time Functioning", Vol. III by Gary Chaffee
PATTERNS "Technique", Vol. IV by Gary Chaffee
Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer by Jim Chapin
The New Breed by Gary Chester
The New Breed II by Gary Chester
Portraits in Rhythm by Anthony Cirone
Master Technique Builders for Snare drum compiled by Anthony Cirone
Rhythmic Patterns for the Modern Drummer by Joe Cusatis
Rudimental Patterns for the Modern Drummer by Joe Cusatis
4-Way Coordination by Marvin Dahlgren and Elliot Fine
A Manuel for the Modern Drummer by Alan Dawson and Don De Micheal
Funk Drumming Idea Series Book 2 by Chet Doboe
A Funky Primer by Charles Dowd
Drum Concepts and Techniques by Peter Erskine
The Drum Perspective by Peter Erskine
Accents on Accents by Elliot Fine and Marvin Dahlgren
The Solo Timpanist by Vic Firth
Brazilian Rhythms for Drumset by Duduka da Fonseca and Bob Weiner
Chart Reading Workbook by Bobby Gabriel
Future Sounds by David Garabaldi
Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums by Lincoln Goines and Robby Ameen
Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba and Vibraphone by Morris Goldenberg
Modern Method for Timpani by Saul Goodman
Essential Style for the Drummer and Bassist, Book One by Steve Houghton
Essential Styles for the Drummer and Bassist, Book Two by Steve Houghton
Studio & Big Band Drumming Workbook by Steve Houghton
The Drumset Performer by Steve Houghton
The Drumset Soloist by Steve Houghton
The Ultimate Reading Anthology for the Working Drummer by Steve Houghton
Rhythmic Illusions by Gavin Harrison
The Art of Reggae Drumming by Desi Jones
Progressive Steps to Freedom on the Drumset by Chuck Kerrigan
The New Conception, The Contemporary Approach to Jazz Drumming by Morris Lang
Advanced Funk Studies by Rick Latham
Contemporary Drumset Techniques by Rick Latham
Big Band Drumming by Mel Lewis
Drum Wisdom by Bob Moses
Americas N.A.R.D.(National Association of Rudimental Drummers Association) Drum Solos by Ludwig Drum Co.
Afro-Cuban Rhythms for Drumset by Frank Malabe and Bob Weiner
Poly Cymbal Time by Peter Magadini
Working the Inner Clock for Drumset by Phil Maturano
Creative Timekeeping by Rick Mattingly
Different Drummers by Billy Mintz
Bach for Marimba arr. by James C. Moore
Master Studies by Joe Morello
Rudimental Jazz by Joe Morello
The Drumset Musician by Rod Morgenstein and Rick Mattingly
Inside Buddy Rich by Jim Nesbitt
Podemski's Standard Snare Drum Method by Benjamin Podemski
Music Minus One Bop City Revisited
Music Minus One Studio City
Odd Times by Joe Porcaro
14 Modern Contest Solos for Snare Drum by John Pratt
Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer by Ted Reed
Back To Basics by Dave Weckl, transcription by John Riley
Beyond Bop Drumming by John Riley
The Art of Bop Drumming by John Riley
The Featured Drummer by Terry Silverlight
Afro-Caribbean Rhythms for Drumset, Part I by Chuck Silverman
Afro-Caribbean Rhythms for Drumset, Part II by Chuck Silverman
Afro-Caribbean Rhythms for Drumset, Part III by Chuck Silverman
Method of Movement for Marimba by Lee Howard Stevens
Stick Control for the Snare Drum by George Lawrence Stone
Accents and Rebounds for the Snare Drum by George Lawrence Stone
The Straight System by Harvey Straight
The Sound of Brushes by Ed Thigpen
Contemporary Drummer + One by Dave Weckl
Musical Studies for the Intermediate Snare Drummer by Garwood Whaley
Primary Handbook for Snare Drum by Garwood Whaley
Recital Solos for Snare Drum by Garwood Whaley
Solos and Duets for Snare Drum by Garwood Whaley
Rubanks Advanced Method, Drums by Harvey S. Whistler
Rudimental Swing Solos by Charles Wilcoxin
Videos
The following is a list of videos I have viewed and studied from. These are also used in my private teaching.
Drums and Percussion by Alex Acuna
Funkifying the Clave - Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums by Robby Ameen and Lincoln Goines
Laying it Down, Basics of Rock Drumming by Kenny Aronoff
Under the Table and Drumming by Carter Beauford
The Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert, Part I with Carter Beauford, Louise Bellson and Gregg Bissonette
Mastering the Art of Afro-cuban Drumming by Ignacio Berroa
Private Lesson by Gregg Bissonette
Double Bass Drumming by Terry Bozzio, Rod Morgenstein, Somon Phillips and Joe Franco
Solo Drums by Terry Bozzio
Bruford and the Beat by Bill Bruford
The Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert, Part 4 with Will Calhoun, Omar Hakim and Neil Peart
The Living Art of Brushes by Clayton Cameron
Sticking Time, Liner Time, Rhythm and Meter by Gary Chaffee
Serious Moves by Dennis Chambers
Speed, Power, Endurance and Control by Jim Chapin
Rhythm Combination by Mike Clark and Paul Jackson
Live at PIT by Paul Delong and Rick Gratton
Musical Expression on the Drumset by Jack DeJohnette
Power Drumming by Virgil Donati
In the Groove by Anton Fig
Up Close by Steve Gadd
In Session by Steve Gadd
Drum Tuning: Sound & Design by Bob Gatzen
Let it Flow by Omar Hakim
Horacio El Negro Hernandez at Modern Drummer 10th Anniversary Festival Weekend, 1997
The Drummers Guide to Reading Drum Charts by Steve Houghton
Interplay and Improvisation on the drums by Gary Husband
Different Drummer by Elvin Jones
Larry London Scholarship video by Sabian
Modern Drummer 1997 Festival Highlights
Modern Drummer Festival '98, Saturday
Modern Drummer Festival '98, Sunday
From R&B to Funk by Earl Palmer and Herman Ernest
Electric Bass - A Dictionary of Grooves & Techniques by John Pattituchi
A Work in Progress by Neil Peart
Simon Phillips by Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips Returns by Simon Phillips
Legends of Jazz Drumming 1920-1950, Part One
Legends of Jazz Drumming 1950-?, Part Two
Ragtime and Beyond: Evolution of a style by Harlin Riley
In Concert & In Session by Max Roach
The Buddy Rich Memorial Scholarship Concert, Part III with Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Steve Smith, etc.
Groove-A-Diddles by Jeff Salem
Steve Smith Part One by Steve Smith
Steve Smith Part Two by Steve Smith
Bill Stewart and His Band at Modern Drummer 10th Anniversary Festival Weekend, 1997
Back to Basics by Dave Weckl
Drums and Percussion, Working it Out Part I by Dave Weckl and Walfredo Reyes, Sr.
The Next Step by Dave Weckl
Zildjian Day in New York with Vinnie Caliauta, Tommy Campbell, Bill Cobham and Alex Acuna
Buddy Rich Part One
Buddy Rich Part Two
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