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...

For legendary Jane's Addiction stickman Stephen Perkins, drumming is a job, an adventure and a way of life. Drum Workshop captures Stephen demonstrating his hit songs, a snapshot of life on the road and his unique percussive approach to drum set—...

On this DVD, Neil Peart documents the "work in progress" of recording Rush's album, Test for Echo, as well as the work in progress of Neil himself and his endless apprenticeship to the art of drumming. He uses the songs from Test for Echo to...

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...

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,...

Featuring Rick Latham and his groove-heavy band, including Morris Beeks (keys), Lenny Coltun (guitar), and Joel Woods (bass), this 3 DVD set shows you many of Rick's techniques and innovations. Shot in HD at DW's state-of-the-art production...

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...

Miguel "Anga" Diaz (1961-2006) will be remembered as one of the greatest congueros of all time for his remarkable soloing and multiple conga/percussion inventions. In this exclusive DVD masterclass, Anga demonstrates many of the systems and forms he...

Miguel "Anga" Diaz (1961-2006) will be remembered as one of the greatest congueros of all time for his remarkable soloing and multiple conga/percussion inventions. In this exclusive DVD masterclass, Anga demonstrates many of the systems and forms he...

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 different styles, constructing a beat for...

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 his IMV Behind the Player DVD, Larkin 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 his IMV Behind the Player DVD, Perkins gives an intimate behind-the scenes look at his life as a professional...