"This is so refreshing!
Mark's approach is clear, well organized and fills a need for developing a strong
foundation for snare drum. The CD is an excellent guide with all the material...
a very logical and helpful system! I will use this with my drum set students!
Thanks Mark!"
- Dom Famularo, Solo Drumset
Artist, Education Consultant for Vic Firth and Sabian
"This is an exceptional
book for the beginning percussionist that is both thorough and fun! Not only
are the students exposed to the nuts and bolts of being a well rounded percussionist,
but they are challenged to be musicians as well! This book is a must for every
student, instructor and band director on the planet. Indeed, Mark has truly
succeeded in giving us all a "fresh approach!"
Brian Mason, Morehead
State University, Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps
"Mark has written
a great snare drum book with enough material to keep students at all levels
interested and challenged. The CD is a terrific way for aspiring drumset players
to practice their reading while hearing some fun grooves!
Tommy Igoe, Studio
Artist, Assistant Conductor and Drumset Performer on Broadways "The
Lion King"
"Mark's book is very
well organized, beginning with basics and developing the beginning drummer into
a strong intermediate player. The playalong CD is so much fun that students
will have a hard time putting the book away! The accompaniments introduce the
young player to styles of music and drumming such as Indonesian, Turkish and
African as well as popular American music like Hip-hop, Rock and Roll, and Rap.
I highly recommend Mark's book and CD playalong for beginning and intermediate
drummers. I use it with my young students AND my own son!"
John Wooton, University
of Southern Mississippi, Author and Clinician
"Man, this is awesome!
I just played through 10 lessons and forgot to eat dinner!"
Drew Wooton (Johns
son)