Gorden Campbell Presents-Among the many useful topics addressed in this package are the basic role of the drummer the concept of pocket learning basic song form versatility (being able to play various styles) soloing in a musical situation playing with a click working with electronics and conducting business professionally. These discussions are aimed at players of all levels who want to get more and better gigs. There are also informative and useful sections dealing with playing ballads getting good tone from your drums working with a group and dealing with different types of gigs from clubs to bus tours to sessions.Interspersed among the educational segments are killer performancesfrom Gorden and his group The E

Messin' Wid Da Bull-A must own collection for every serious drummer that wants to learn how to play well with others. This series covers a wide range of musical styles from Rock to Jazz and Latin/Afro-Cuban to Funk and Heavy Metal.These tools are invaluable for the student who can't seem to find available band mates at the drop of a hat. With Turn It Up And Lay It Down you are the drummer on the song... so you have the flexibility and freedom to create innumerable beats with the Bass Guitar and Horn lines without feeling confined by a previously recorded drum performance.Messin' Wid da Bull features Funky 70's type grooves with a kick ass horn section made up ofsome of New York's top session guys. If you love that Blood Sweat and Tears Chicago Earth Wind & Fire Tower of Power stuff you'll love Messin' Wid da Bull. What do you get when you mess with the bull?...YOU GET THE HORNS...BIG FUNKY HORNS!!!