Rick Latham is often referred to as one of the true masters of linear
drumming as we know it today. He literally wrote the book when he penned
his modern classic Advanced Funk Studies. His second book Contemporary
Drumset Techniques is now also considered a valuable addition to any
drum library and is one of the most complete sources of linear
techniques available. This text is filled with hundreds of hip and
interesting exercises that are easily incorporated into contemporary
music. Accompanied by four audio CDs of Rick performing every exercise
in the book, this is a powerful package that will impact your drumming
forever.