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Every month we'll bring you sample lessons, video lessons, informative articles from world-class drummers and educators and much more. Be sure to subscribe to get the latest updates.


This month we hear from legendary Jazz drummer, educator, and author Steve Fidyk on "How to Sight-Read 55 Big Band Arrangements in Three Days."


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Big Band Drumming at First Sight

By Steve Fidyk

This comprehensive approach to improve sight-reading skills in a big band setting includes advice on how to accompany different musical forms and playing styles. Fidyk gives detailed information that will strengthen your ability to recognize band figures and beat patterns quickly and easily.


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Big Band Drumming at First Sight

Alex Acuña: Acuña-Hoff-Mathisen Trio in Concert

Alex Acuña has assembled a world-class performing trio that will captivate you with the high quality sounds, colors, and textures.


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Alex Acuña: Acuña-Hoff-Mathisen Trio in Concert

Narada Michael Walden:
Out of Time

Narada explores his various styles of drumming and gives us both studio and live examples in an entertaining, educational format. This video contains instructional tech chapters, interviews, downloadable charts, play-along audio, as well as history and other bonus material.


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Narada Michael Walden: Out of Time

Modern Drummer Readers' Poll

We're honored and excited to have several of our top educational books and DVDs nominated for the Modern Drummer 2012 Readers' Poll.


Congratulations to the Nominees!
Virgil Donati - Double Bass Drum Freedom
Ari Hoenig - Systems
Billy Martin - Life on Drums
Florian Alexandru-Zorn - The Complete Guide to Playing Brushes


Hurry, voting ends February 15, 2012.

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Modern Drummer 2012 Readers' Poll

Virgil Donati: Double Bass Drum Freedom

Systems, Book 1: Drumming Technique and Melodic Jazz Independence

Billy Martin's Life on Drums

The Complete Guide to Playing Brushes


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