The Drummies 2014 Best Drumming Book runner up, this book was written with both beginner and advanced drummers in mind, and is meant to enhance the technical skills of the drummer through melodic breaks

Inspired by the music of Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, The Yellowjackets, and others, Advanced Harmonic Concepts: A Non-Functional Approach is a clear, concise study of contemporary harmonic

Beginning Jazz Violin is a great way to learn the basics of playing the violin in jazz style. You will learn about bowing techniques and patterns, playing with swing, improvising, 12-bar sequences,

Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of

Dr. John, a veritable encyclopedia of music and lore, immerses you in all aspects of New Orleans boogie and blues piano. These intimate sessions are as close to taking private lessons with a blues master as

This one-on-one lesson with Musicians Institute instructor Peter Deneff features 50 exercises for the beginning to intermediate level pianist, covering: bebop lines, chord symbols, chord voicings, melodic

Essential Drum Fills is a collection of fills that renowned drummer Peter Erskine has enjoyed hearing and/or playing over the years.  The book includes over 500 drum fills in a variety of

Whether the goal is to be a classical or a jazz performer, improvisation is a deep, intense way to learn the rules of music. Good improvisers become native speakers of musical language and not just readers