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John Blackwell, world-class groove master and drummer with Prince, offers his approach to developing the astounding technique he has become know for, including key exercises that he used as a student and still uses today. John covers building a solo, single hand rolls, single pedal technique and much more. He also shows, in detail, his amazing stick twirling technique, and explains how he was influenced and inspired by heroes like Lionel Hampton, Sonny Payne and Gene Krupa. Also included on Technique, Grooving and Showmanship is incredible footage of John's performance at the Modern Drummer Festival 2002 with his band Matrix, featuring Tom Coster, Baron Browne and Bruce Bartlett. A great segment on grooving features John in the studio with Baron Browne on bass, playing and discussing styles that include funk, jazz, blues and funk ballads. Special DVD Features: a camera-switching option an optional commentary by John historic clips of some of John's biggest stick-twirling influences, with a narration by John interviews with John and with his father, John Blackwell, Sr., backstage at the Modern Drummer Festival 2002 a photo gallery and more! Running Time: 4 hours.

This DVD features three hours of instruction and live performances from the eleventh annual KoSA International Percussion Workshop and Festival, which took place at Johnston State College, Johnston, VT, in 2006. This entertaining, informative and highly educational DVD gives you a participant's perspective on the KoSA experience. Master instructors include: Memo Acevedo Colombian Cumbia Rhythm; John Amira Haitian Drumming; Clayton Cameron Playing Uptempo with Brushes; Kenwood Dennard The Woodstroke Technique; Jamey Haddad Frame Drum Ideas and Other Sounds; and much, much more. The DVD also includes many special features such as: a fiery duet featuring legendary conga master Giovanni Hidalgo and brush specialist Clayton Cameron, an interview with veteran club drummer and Modern Drummer magazine editor Rick Van Horn, and more. 3 hours.

A revolutionary addition to drum education, this DVD presents the method created and used by internationally-acclaimed drummer Benny Greb to develop his awe-inspiring creativity, musicality and technique. It features explanations and demonstrations of how Greb's 24-character rhythmic alphabet can be used to develop timing, technique, dynamic control and speed - even the traditional drum rudiments - covering hands and feet, with and without a practice pad, and the full drumset. Also includes a comprehensive archive of printable PDF charts and exercises, additional drum solos, performances with percussionist Pete Lockett and the Benny Greb Brass Band and more. Running time: 3 hours, 12 minutes.

This DVD features the music and the life of the man who virtually invented the vibraphone as a jazz instrument, in an astounding career that spanned 73 years. It presents vintage film clips and rare photographs from the 1930s through the 1990s, combined with incisive commentary from contemporary mallet master Mike Mainieri; and award-winning percussionist Steve Smith. Joining Lionel Hampton throughout this singular musical journey are a number of other jazz legends, including Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Milt Buckner, Betty Carter and dozens of other jazz stars. 70 minutes.

In Constant Motion features over seven hours of instruction as well as live and studio performances of virtually all the music Mike's been involved with since his award-winning Liquid Drum Theater video. Packed with state-of-the-art audio and video, special features and printable transcriptions of selected performances, the depth and diversity of this package is unprecedented and recommended for drummers of all interest and ability levels! Disc 1 focuses on music from the last three Dream Theater albums; Disc 2 covers Mike's side projects, including his work with TransAtlantic, OSI and all four of his tribute bands; Disc 3 features bonus material including tracks from Dream Theater's 20th Anniversary tour, live drum duets with special guests, and more.

This DVD documents Mike Portnoy's innovative drumming in the highly acclaimed fusion/progressive metal music of Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment. Disc One features music from both CDs by Liquid Tension Experiment. Mike performs 8 songs/segments and breaks down parts from each, explaining how to develop a toolbox of fills and patterns to draw from. Featured throughout is exclusive footage of the making of the first LTE album, as well as rare live footage of the band. Disc Two focuses on the music of Dream Theater. Mike performs 11 songs/segments from the Falling into Infinity and Scenes from a Memory CDs and isolates the drum parts from each song. He discusses playing in odd-time signatures, developing double bass technique, soloing and much more. Includes exclusive live footage of Dream Theater from their 1998 World Tour. Special DVD Features: 2 bonus, live performances - one by Dream Theater and one by Liquid Tension Experiment! Over twenty minutes of new footage! Also a full-length commentary by Mike a camera switching option a photo gallery and more! DVD Running Time: 190 minutes.

DVD footage from two festivals, now available together in this outstanding 3-DVD set. Modern Drummer Festival 2000 features: Don Brewer, Vinnie Colaiuta, Horacio El Negro Hernandez with Marc Quiones, Akira Jimbo, Hilary Jones, Paul Leim, Dave Lombardo & Billy Ward. 170 minutes of performances, clinics and interviews! Special DVD Features: 5.1 (Surround Sound) Mix on two performances - one by Vinnie Colaiuta and one by Horacio Hernandez DrumCam option on these two performances allowing you to switch to the drum camera at any point Play-Along Feature - a minus drums mix on two songs, with downloadable drum charts connectivity to related web sites and much more! Modern Drummer Festival 2003 features over five hours of footage: Louis Santiago, Jr., winner of the Undiscovered Drummer Contest in the over 18 category, The Hip Pickles, The Nathaniel Townsley Trio, Matt Wilson and His Band, Steve Smith and Vital Information, Mike Portnoy and Yellow Matter Custard, and the Drumbassadors. Also includes performances by Nick D'Virgilio, Antonio Sanchez, Airto Moreira and Shawn Pelton & House of Diablo. Special DVD Features include: Mike Portnoy rehearsal footage, Stick Tricks with Steve Smith and the Drumbassadors, and a photo gallery. Total running time: 8 hours, 42 minutes.

In 2005, the world's most prestigious drum festival relocated to the spectacular New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and the combination of world class talent at a world class facility raised the bar for every other drum festival on the planet. Discs 1 and 2 feature Saturday and Sunday's incredible performances and Disc 3 features full-length, in-depth interviews at pad kits, with detailed discussion and demonstration of drum technique, practice tips and more - an MD Festival DVD first! Features Jason Bittner; Rodney Holmes; Keith Carlock; Chris Adler; Chad Smith and Ian Paice; Jojo Mayer; Zoro; Latin All Stars with Sheila E; Alex Acua; Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo; and Roy Haynes. Special Features include a 10-page booklet, a photo gallery, web links and more. Running time: 7 hours, 10 minutes.

Filmed at the majestic New Jersey Performing Arts Center, these DVDs cover the world-famous drumming event in greater depth and detail than ever before. Features include: spectacular solo and group performances; behind-the-scenes interviews; essential coverage of the artists demonstrating and discussing technique, practice routines, and specific examples of their MD Festival performances from behind a practice kit; studio-quality sound; multiple camera angles; and much more. Saturday features over six hours of material, including: performances and interviews by Ronald Bruner Jr. (The Stanley Clarke Band), Jason McGerr (Death Cab For Cutie), the historic R&B/Gospel Summit featuring R&B session-ace Teddy Campbell, Gerald Heyward (Beyonc), Aaron Spears (Usher) and gospel great Marvin McQuitty, drummer/percussionist Glenn Kotche, master drummer Thomas Lang with master percussionist Luis Conte, and drumming legend Stewart Copeland with his band, Gizmo. The two-disc set for Sunday is sold separately (HL#00320651), and both sets can be purchased together at a reduced package price of $59.95 (HL#00320652).

Filmed at the majestic New Jersey Performing Arts Center, these DVDs cover the world-famous drumming event in greater depth and detail than ever before. Features include: spectacular solo and group performances; behind-the-scenes interviews; essential coverage of the drum artists demonstrating and discussing technique, practice routines, and specific examples of their MD Festival performances from behind a practice kit; studio-quality sound; multiple camera angles; and much more. Sunday features over six hours of material, including: performances and interviews by rock/fusion phenom Dave DiCenso, Latin-jazz artist Bobby Sanabria with Ascensin, Brann Dailor (Mastodon), Mike Mangini (Steve Vai), Danny Seraphine with CTA, and Steve Smith's Jazz Legacy. The two-disc set for Saturday is sold separately (HL#00320650), and both sets can be purchased together at a reduced package price of $59.95 (HL#00320652).