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Source Material



Books

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