came up with the idea for the Progressive Drummer™ series after many years of drum study, research, and experimentation –and  a fruitless search almost a decade ago for a codified set of drumming lessons. When I found nothing, I sat down, and dedicated a lot of my time over the next four years drumming, transcribing, etc., so that other drummers could benefit. 

The seven Method Books (Reading Rhythms, Rudiments, Rock Funk and Blues Drumming, Jazz Drumming, World Rhythms, Advanced Drumming, and Foot Clave) cover all aspects of drumming. The 20 books/CDs in the Play-Along Series are divided into four styles: Jazz Styles, Pop Styles, World Beats, and Blues-Funk Styles. Each style includes five levels, from Level 1– easiest – to Level 5 – most challenging. The CDs include sixteen tunes per level–played twice (with and without drums).

The books can serve as a useful complement for any teacher’s program, valuable additions to any drummer’s library, and pertinent studies for the music curriculum. We’ve been selling the Progressive Drummer™ Series via mail and at trade shows, and now we’ve created this site to bring them directly to you. There should be something for everyone in the Progressive Drummer Method and Play-Along Series. And, if you have questions about the books and CDs, feel free to contact me.

To find out where to start, click here.