The 11th Annual Modern Drummer Festival Weekend, held on May 16 and 17, 1998, featured a diverse lineup of some of the world’s most exciting and innovative drummers. The entire weekend’s events were recorded, and the best moments of the festival are...

Richie Gajate-Garcia's extensive professional playing and teaching experience gives a uniquely diverse approach to learning this expressive instrument. This DVD package includes practice lessons and a companion book for practice away from the TV. In...

Master percussionist Richie Gajate-Garcia builds upon the basic concepts of Latin rhythm studied in the DVD Close-Up on Congas. Richie begins by showing essential patterns used in playing bongo, timbales, maracas, guiro, and cowbell, while...

From Afro-Cuban to Rock demonstrates the implementation of the rhythms of Cuba into non-traditional settings. This DVD showcases the Santana rhythm section, starring Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo on congas, timbales, and other percussion instruments....

The acknowledged master of African drumming presents essential techniques, rhythmic patterns, and concepts for drummers of all levels. The spiritual powers of "the drum" and drumming are the focus of this DVD. Inspiring lessons and performances will...

Join Alex Acuña as he takes you on a journey from his homeland in Peru to high profile "A" list session drummer. He also reveals his very favorite rhythms and demonstrates how they apply to drumset and any drumming vocabulary. Must-see...

Alfred's Drum Method, Books 1 and 2 are the ideal teaching tools to help prepare beginning players for all styles of snare drum and percussion performance. Book 1 contains 80 pages of sequential instruction covering rudimental studies, roll studies,...

Wilson "Chembo" Corniel teaches how to assemble three types of conga stands, how to tune the congas, what pitch is appropriate for each size of conga, the four basic hits (open, closed, slap, and muff), special accents and sounds, and more. You will...

Modern Drummer 2010 Readers Poll Winner!In this DVD, Anton passes along some ideas and tips that have worked for him both in making music and for surviving in the professional world. He talks about time, communicating through music, the nuances of...

A great introduction to drum playing! This beginner course will help you learn the rudiments of sound and develop a rock solid sense of time. Highly acclaimed drummer Gerson Reyes clearly demonstrates drumstick control, proper positioning, fills,...

This follow-up drum course teaches more advanced topics and rhythms of Cumbia, Ranchera, Country and Ballads. As each tip, trick and technique is discussed, the student is given a clear demonstration of how and where to play each element of the drum...

An encouraging course in which Gerson Reyes shares invaluable tips and illustrates more advanced drum techniques. You’ll learn to master an impressive variety of Latin rhythms that include Cumbia, Bolero, Vallenato, Cha-Cha-Chá, Mambo, Merengue,...

Shannon Larkin is the explosive drummer of the band Godsmack. His distinct approach to drumming and ballistic stage presence have made him a dominant force in arenas and in the studio. In Behind the Player: Shannon Larkin, he gives an intimate...

Stephen Perkins is the drummer for the legendary rock bands Jane's Addiction, Porno For Pyros, Infectious Grooves, and currently Banyan. In Behind the Player: Stephen Perkins, he gives an intimate behind-the-scenes look at his life as a professional...

Detroit drummer Tommy Clufetos has worked with Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, and currently plays with Rob Zombie. In Behind the Player: Tommy Clufetos, he gives an intimate behind-the-scenes look at his life as a professional musician—including rare...