David Garibaldi seriously raised the bar for funk in the early seventies with Tower of Power. “Ground breaking” comes to mind.Watch Video

Steve Gadd’s solo in Nite Sprite is a textbook example of phrasing and execution! No one does it better.Watch Video

Simon’s awesome coordination and feel is first rate! When I saw Austin Burcham’s analysis of it, I was hooked. Watch Video

The melody in Red Baron has an interesting rhythmic device whereby 8th-note triplets are grouped in 4 eights to create some rhythmic tension.Watch Video

Vital Transformation – Mahavishnu Orchestra

This video breaks down the awesome pattern Billy played in “Vital Transformation” by Mahavishnu Orchestra, circa 1971!Watch Video

Practicing doesn’t need to feel like a chore. One way to keep things fresh and motivate you to keep going is to actually write a piece of music specifically to practice whatever it is you’re currently working on.Watch Video

A great way to practice is by playing to tracks. You can work out whatever lick or pattern you are currently perfecting.Watch Video

John Bonham – Led Zeppelin

This video breaks down how to count in Bonzo’s famous intro to Led Zeppelin’s “Rock & Roll.” It doesn’t start on ONE!Watch Video