The TRAP Educational Package includes all the necessary supplies to facilitate your own learning program in a large group setting (20+ people) down to a more private one- or two-person group (Parent TRAP). Materials included are: the Program Guide, Exercise Book, colored foam swatches, audio recognition CD, drum lesson DVD, and Program Guide DVD.TRAP's primary objective is to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of everyday life. We look forward to a world in which people of all abilities are treated with respect and dignity and are free to fully engage in the world around them.The Rhythmic Arts Project empowers people with various disabilities to succeed in the world. The program integrates drums and percussion instruments as creative learning tools that address life skills and enhance the mind, body & spirit.The TRAP model is becoming more recognized for its potential to augment healing therapies for a variety of cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. Through rhythmic exercises, the program teaches and enhances basic life skills, such as: maintaining focus; using memory; socialization; turn taking; developing leadership; recognition and use of numbers, shapes, and colors, spatial awareness, fine and gross motor coordination; following instructions; and communication. Group teaching occurs in an environment that is supportive, cooperative, and fun.As an innovative, alternative method to conventional healing and teaching, the TRAP program has excelled in every population. From rehabilitation hospitals to basic life skills in the field of developmental disabilities to typical preschools, inclusive settings, and in special education, this program is a winner.

Program Guide. Exercise Book. Colored foam swatches. Audio recognition CD. Drum lesson DVD. Program Guide DVD.

Modern Drummer Festival 2008 includes amazing performances and illuminating interviews from eleven of today's greatest drum artists, and also serves as an incredible educational resource with in-depth insights and exclusive instruction (including a printable, 28-page eBook) from one of the most musically diverse groups of drummers in the Festival's 20-year history. Two full interview DVDs are an integral part of the package allowing artists to augment their on-stage performances with back-stage explanations and demonstrations of their concepts, backgrounds, influences, techniques, interpretations and compositions. Included are inspiring conversations with each drummer as well as unprecedented drummer-to-drummer interviews, such as Simon Phillips with Gavin Harrison, Ndugu Chancler with Will Calhoun, and Todd Sucherman with Derek Roddy, plus on-screen graphics that link the lessons to specific PDF files with notated patterns and exercises in the eBook. The package also features extensive, multi-camera coverage of the spectacular drumming that has made the Modern Drummer Festival a must-see event for drummers around the world. While some players offer solo performances, others play with pre-recorded tracks or live bands during their Festival segments. The Saturday performances showcase Billy Ward, Will Calhoun, Ndugu Chancler, and Simon Phillips; while the Sunday performances highlight Carmine Appice, Derek Roddy, Dafnis Prieto, Todd Sucherman, Gavin Harrison, and Bill Stewart.

This great pack bundles together Lang's popular 3-DVD set, with his new book/CD pack, for the ultimate guide to the challenging and awe-inspiring world of advanced cutting-edge 21st century drumming techniques!

This great pack bundles together Lang's popular 3-DVD set with his new book/CD pack for the ultimate guide to the challenging and awe-inspiring world of cutting-edge 21st century drumming techniques.The book details Lang's extraordinary methodology that will take players' creative and technical abilities on the instrument to heights they never dreamed were possible and in a much shorter time than ever imagined. The DVDs emphasize coordination and foot technique. Lang's breakdown begins slowly and then advances to more complex and challenging beats.

Nearly 12 hours of exceptional performances, interviews and educational content are featured on this 4-disc DVD set.

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2-video boxed set documents Portnoy's innovative drumming style. Volume One features music by Liquid Tension Experiment. Mike performs eight songs and breaks down parts from each, focusing on how to develop a toolkit of fills and patterns. Volume Two focuses on the music of Dream Theater, and deals with odd time signatures, double bass techniques, soloing, and much more. Both instructional drumming videos feature band studio footage. 89 and 86 minutes respectively.

This 2-disc DVD set documents Mike Portnoy's innovative drumming in the highly acclaimed fusion/progressive metal music of Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment.

This DVD presents a comprehensive approach to developing hand technique and a detailed look at contemporary rudimental drumming. Jeff demonstrates all of the standard rudiments as well as cutting edge hybrids. In addition, he performs several solos that amply display his incredible technique and virtuosity. Playing with Sticks is designed to work as a companion to Queen's acclaimed book, The Next Level (Mark Wessels Publications).Presented here are essential hand techniques ranging from the fundamentals to a detailed analysis of the Moeller technique and velocity stroke. Jeff demonstrates how to apply these techniques to flams, diddles, rolls and hybrid rudiments. He talks about the timing, buzz roll control, and offers detailed explanations of "The Grid" and "4-2-1." Also provides invaluable information on solo construction and achieving speed, plus many backsticking and stick trick ideas. All of which contribute to making the DVD a virtual encyclopedia of rudimental drumming and hand technique.The Next Level: Rudimental Snare Drum Techniques is designed for intermediate to advanced rudimental drummers. The Next Level is a comprehensive method for drummers who desire to take their drumming beyond their current abilities. Starting with fundamental techniques, Jeff Queen describes in detail all aspects of approaching the drum: from how to properly grip the sticks to applying the Moeller and velocity strokes to achieve maximum sound quality and endurance.Drawing from his vast drum corps, solo performance and teaching experience, Jeff details the basic techniques that comprise current rudimental styles: 2-Height Control, Timing Control, Diddle Control, Buzz Control and Flam Control.For the advanced snare drummer, Jeff Queen will take you to The Next Level with: Hybrid Rudiments, Backsticking and Tricks, Achieving Speed and Solo Construction.Jeff finishes up the The Next Level book with his own championship solo, "Tribute," which gives us an inside perspective into the skills of a true master.The Next Level is destined to become one of the all time great books on the subject of rudimental drumming. All drum students (whether you're going to play snare drum or tenors) will benefit from this excellent resource!

Featuring four-time solo snare drumming world champion Jeff Queen, this Book and DVD Combo Pack presents a comprehensive, detailed approach to contemporary rudimental drumming. Presented here are essential hand techniques ranging from fundamentals to a detailed analysis of the Moeller Technique and Velocity Stroke. Jeff demonstrates how to apply these concepts to flams, diddles, rolls, and hybrid rudiments, and talks about timing, buzz roll control and more. Also provided is invaluable information on how to construct drum solos and achieving speed, plus many backsticking and stick trick ideas. The Book and DVD package includes Jeff's acclaimed book, The Next Level. Recommended for intermediate to advanced marching, drum set and concert drummers.