Students learn from the Buddy Rich/Henry Adler Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments book, George Lawrence Stone Stick Control and Jim Chapin Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer, Carl Gardner Progressive Studies for the Snare Drum, Ted Reed Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer;; reading and learning the basic rudiments are the cornerstone for development.

Philosophy:

A drummer must strive to be as good a musician as any musician. Not only is it important that they read drum music, but, they must also have a solid background in the art of drumming; that is to say, they must be well versed in the rudiments. Learning an instrument is a continuum. Drumming is holistic; learning to have ones’ body and mind in balance and expressed rhythmically. Proper posture at the drum-set, relaxation in body movements and relating these issues to balance in sound in ones' playing and the ability to control all four limbs are the main goals. An hour a day in practice will work wonders. The only vital requirement to master any drum instruction book or exercise is regular practice; and, to the student, the services of an expert instructor are primary. Listen to all styles and discover music's past. (Jim Chapin, Henry Adler, Tommy Dorsey, George Lawrence Stone, Carl Gardner, Ted Reed and me)

To grow as a drummer I found it necessary to gain the appropriate training. I engaged a competent teacher – Jack Berky; who taught me proper form, meter, technique and dynamics from the above listed books, they are the standards of drumming. I want to instill in my students the love of music and the instrument as did my teacher, Jack, from Alan Dawson, his teacher.