SECRET WEAPONS FOR THE MODERN DRUMMER

FROM BASIC TO ADVANCED, JOJO MAYER'S "SECRET WEAPONS FOR THE MODERN DRUMMER" OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND REVEALING METHOD FOR DEVELOPING CONTEMPORARY DRUMMING TECHNIQUE.

One of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. The double-DVD, 3-hour covers a wide range of information on drumming technique, from the most fundamental to the most advanced. Yet, Secret Weapons is more than just the ultimate instructional method and reference guide, it also showcases the inspiring artistry, musical philosophy and groundbreaking technical abilities of one of today's most progressive performers and educators.

Shot at a variety of locations in and around Manhattan, Secret Weapons explains closely guarded and never before published secrets of the great masters as well as Jojo's own approaches with special features like animated graphics, practice exercises and troubleshooting tips that will allow drummers to unlock the inner workings and mysteries of even the most challenging hand movements and guide them through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions on how to understand and master them.

Among Jojo's flawless demonstrations and in-depth explanations, Secret Weapons' various chapters feature topics such as:
- A basic approach to technique and the physics of drumming.
- Analysis of hand positions, matched and traditional grips, rebound and the fulcrum and the Gladstone, Moeller and finger techniques.
- Highly-evolved, hybrid techniques such as the push-pull, drop-bounce, reverse stroke and one-handed roll.
- Exercises to build Speed, Accuracy, Endurance, Power and Dexterity
- Concepts to troubleshoot and overcome technical barriers.
- Warm-Up and Practice tips

Region Free. Approx Running Time: 180 Minutes.

GETTING STARTED ON DRUMS WITH TOMMY IGOE

Featuring world-renowned drummer, solo artist, author and educator, Tommy Igoe, "Getting Started On Drums" is an entertaining and educational way for beginning drummers to learn the right way to play-right from the start. Includes;

- Unpacking and setting up your drums
- Sit in on a lesson on Basic Co-ordination
- Three grooves you can play right now!
- Four cool drum fills
- Three playalong songs you can jam with
- Tips on your next steps
- Tommy plays a tune

Region Free. ApproxRunning Time: 140 Minutes.

THOMAS LANG - CREATIVE CO-ORDINATION 2-DISC

Learn to play drums like Thomas Lang with this Drum Lesson DVD!
Creative Coordination and Advanced Foot Technique - voted #1 Educational DVD in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll! Creative Coordination is a three-disc set presenting Thomas Lang's cutting- edge approach to 21st Century drumming with particular emphasis on foot technique and coordination.

In a step-by-step approach that starts slowly and simply, Thomas lays out a clear and concise method for working up to the kinds of fast, complex and challenging beats that are pushing the boundaries of contemporary Rock, Metal and Fusion music.

Over 7 Hours of footage!

Main Chapters, each with a series of comprehensive exercises and examples, include:

- Advanced Foot-Technique Exercises-Thomas demonstrates the use of single- and double-stroke kick drum patterns in contemporary drumming, flam and double-stroke accent patterns and exercises, a series of rudimental workouts for the feet and the unique technique he developed for playing multi-pedal orchestrations (M.P.O.s) and foot ostinatos.

- Contemporary Coordination Matrix-Thomas Lang reveals his "secret formula," a method Thomas has developed for practicing contemporary coordination and independence in the most efficient and time-saving manner. Using Thomas' "matrix" Thomas has reached a level of unbelievable independence and coordination. And in this chapter he breaks down the system so that everyone can see how it's done.

- Modern Playing Concepts -Thomas demonstrates how to apply these 21st-Century drumming concepts to real-life playing situations, showing a multitude of examples and applications of hardcore-drumming techniques in contemporary musical styles and in several tour de force drum solos.

Special DVD Features:Special Features and Bonus Material include a unique audio-commentary track where Thomas breaks down everything he plays. Also included are bonus sections on posture, seat height, balance, stick grip, plus transcriptions, in the form of PDF files, and minus-one mixes. Additional bonus material includes: A visit to Thomas' home studio, a live solo performance, a photo gallery, and more.

THOMAS LANG - CREATIVE CONTROL 2-DISC

Thomas Lang presents the unique and innovative system that he has used to develop his awesome speed, control, finesse and coordination-a step-by-step system that will allow you to hone your drumming chops so that you can play more effectively, in any style of music.

Chapters include:

- Advanced technique for hands and feet
- Applied rudiments and orchestration
- Dynamic foot control
- Sticktricks and showmanship
- Ergonomic mechanics on the drumkit
- Advanced interdependence and coordination
- Multi-pedal orchestrations
- Creative and pad practice
- Twin effect pedal playing and practice method
- Contemporary groove concepts

Special DVD Features:
Bonus Footage includes Thomas performing loops as well as live action footage from a Meinl Generation-X Tour, musical selections by Thomas' band, CSX, plus two songs with leading European vocal artist, Gianna Nannini.

Modern Drummer Festival 2009 4-DISC!

The Modern Drummer Festival 2006 weekend returned to the incredible New Jersey Performing Arts Center on September 16 and 17, 2006 for its most ambitious festival ever. Sixteen drummers and percussionists performed with more than twenty musicians making for one of the most exciting festival weekends in its eighteen-year history.

Artists; Ronald Bruner, Jr., Jason McGerr, Teddy Campbell, Gerald Heyward, Aaron Spears, Marvin McQuitty, Glenn Kotche, Thomas Lang, Luis Conte, Stewart Copeland with Gizmo, Dave DiCenso, Bobby Sanabria with Ascension, Brann Dailor, Mike Mangini, Danny Seraphine with CTA, Steve Smith's Jazz Legac.

Extensive and in-depth interviews at a practice kit with each of this year’s featured performers, including demonstration and discussion of technique, practice and warm-up routines, and specific playing examples from their MD Festival performance.

Greg Bissonette - Misical Drumming In Different Styles

Musical Drumming In Different Styles brilliantly showcases Gregg's well rounded stylistic approach to drumming with over four hours of essential insights that have helped Gregg make a career out of being a great all-around drummer. The main focus is on becoming a more musical drummer, and creating and performing the right drum parts for the song.

Ten stylistically diverse original songs that feature some of the world's finest musicians are performed and discussed in great detail.

Styles and related topics include:R & B Funk, Heavy Rock and Pop Rock, Afro- Cuban, Background Vocals, Elvin Jones type-Small group Swing , Classic Rock Grooves, Beat Displacement, Incorporating Rudiments, Texas Blues Shuffle, Keeping a Positive Attitude, Cool Fill Ideas, Playing the Right Part for the Song, Big Band Drumming and Articulation, Chopping Wood, Song Form, Odd Times, The Gigging Drummer, Tony Williams type-fast bebop, Playing a Musical Drum Solo, Warming up and Cooling Down, Auditioning, studio Drumming, and many others.