There is no shortage of drum books, videos, podcasts, websites, teachers, and so on... If you're an aspiring drummer you have so much more educational materials at your disposal then were available years ago. The drawback from this is that with so much stuff, how do you know which is the best to use, and which is the right path for your interests?
My response is that you need an organized system that takes you step-by-step through all the necessary techniques in a clear and easy to read manner. The system should also cover the different genres of music so you can pick and choose your favorites, and have the rest as a useful reference for specific musical situations.
The system should be to the point without a bunch of fluffy, lofty text. (Many books have so much text, if you remove it there will be maybe two or three rhythms on the page). Pictures are nice too, but they have no real need to be taking up valuable space in an educational drumming book.
Also, don't fall for the viral drummer trap. There are some drummers online who have great presence, lots of hits, glossy videos, and well-produced materials. Having seen them, I would say the majority of them are very expensive, have unorganized systems, and contain lots of fluff as described above. I will say that there are plenty of great videos covering a plethora of information. However, the information is scattered. It is difficult to learn the right stuff in the right order.
The solution? The Progressive Drummer Series. This eight book series covers the art of drumming in a seamless step-by-step manner. 40 years of painstaking work has gone into developing this system into a logical way for all drummers to learn...the right way, from the start.
There is no fluff, just page after page packed with studies and rhythms and solos. You can learn to read rhythmic notation without spending countless hours trying to figure it out. You can learn all the rudiments that are used in even the best marching bands. Thousands of beats from all genres of music are organized for easy access. Specialized techniques are available to reach the highest level of drum set artistry.
Best of all, the books are a great value. For about the cost of a movie and popcorn you can receive a highly regarded drum set book that contains enough killer grooves and exercises to keep you busy for years.
In order to progress in an orderly fashion from one skill level to next, to the next, you need a system that has been specifically designed to get you there in the most efficient and accessible way. THE PROGRESSIVE DRUMMER METHOD SERIES is that system. It's the most comprehensive volume on the market. It has been perfected over a long period of time. The amount of care and attention to detail has been all-encompassing.
It's available for you, on this site. Pick up some of the books and reap the benefits. Click here for more info on the books
My response is that you need an organized system that takes you step-by-step through all the necessary techniques in a clear and easy to read manner. The system should also cover the different genres of music so you can pick and choose your favorites, and have the rest as a useful reference for specific musical situations.
The system should be to the point without a bunch of fluffy, lofty text. (Many books have so much text, if you remove it there will be maybe two or three rhythms on the page). Pictures are nice too, but they have no real need to be taking up valuable space in an educational drumming book.
Also, don't fall for the viral drummer trap. There are some drummers online who have great presence, lots of hits, glossy videos, and well-produced materials. Having seen them, I would say the majority of them are very expensive, have unorganized systems, and contain lots of fluff as described above. I will say that there are plenty of great videos covering a plethora of information. However, the information is scattered. It is difficult to learn the right stuff in the right order.
The solution? The Progressive Drummer Series. This eight book series covers the art of drumming in a seamless step-by-step manner. 40 years of painstaking work has gone into developing this system into a logical way for all drummers to learn...the right way, from the start.
There is no fluff, just page after page packed with studies and rhythms and solos. You can learn to read rhythmic notation without spending countless hours trying to figure it out. You can learn all the rudiments that are used in even the best marching bands. Thousands of beats from all genres of music are organized for easy access. Specialized techniques are available to reach the highest level of drum set artistry.
Best of all, the books are a great value. For about the cost of a movie and popcorn you can receive a highly regarded drum set book that contains enough killer grooves and exercises to keep you busy for years.
In order to progress in an orderly fashion from one skill level to next, to the next, you need a system that has been specifically designed to get you there in the most efficient and accessible way. THE PROGRESSIVE DRUMMER METHOD SERIES is that system. It's the most comprehensive volume on the market. It has been perfected over a long period of time. The amount of care and attention to detail has been all-encompassing.
It's available for you, on this site. Pick up some of the books and reap the benefits. Click here for more info on the books