Drum
Brooklyn
Drum Lessons with John Bollinger
Resources & Links
Books & Materials
I use a combination of my own written material that I cater to each student as well as the books listed below.
Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer - By Ted Reed
A Funky Primer - By Charles Dowd
Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer - By Jim Chapin
Modern Reading Text in 4/4 for All Instruments - By Louis Bellson
Drum & Percussion Gear
Begining students need sticks and a practice pad which I have available for purchase or you can order from the links below.
Sticks - Vic Firth 5a wood tip
For students interested in purchasing a drum set here are a few starter kits. Acoustic and Electronic.
PDP Z5-piece drumset with cymbals
Alesis DM7X Electronic Drumset
Roland V Drums TD-4KP Portable Electronic Drumset
Additional Items
Drum Links
History of the Drumset
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM869WYpp-0
Bernard Purdie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOWdp1sOxvA
Gene Krupa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9J5Zt2Obko