Customer Reviews

The Drum Set Crash Course, With Russ Miller

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I was SO disappointed with this DVD. I own Tommy Igoe's Groove Essentials and there is much more education on just one track of that DVD than on the whole of Russ Miller's effort. Igoe explains, breaks parts down and demonstrates like a good teacher should do; Miller spends most of the time simply playing and gives you no real idea how to truly approach each groove and practice it.
The DVD feels and looks like a scene from 90's show Melrose Place; all fashion, image and show but with no real heart.
If you want education, buy the Igoe DVD; if you want to check out leather pants, buy this one!!

Russ Miller is an excellent drummer, with a distinguished resume. However, this DVD is average at best. I'm surprised that it was created in 2003, because the directing, camera work, and organization of the DVD are lacking. At times, the camera work felt more like a low budget music video, as opposed to a professional instructional DVD. Experienced drummers will be able to get something out of the DVD, but I was hoping for a little more insight. I think the premise is that you already own the book, Drum Set Crash Course, so you can follow along with the DVD. This offering could have been much better if Russ had worked with Hudson Music. There are many other instructional drumming DVDs that I would recommend over this one.

I do not have the book, but i do have the video and I can say it is USELESS! It is so bad that i have to assume that it is suppose to come with the book even though am not sure. Horrible DVD.

This DVD has so much info. I don't know where to start. Russ is not only one of the best LA Session players but what a great educator! This DVD shows you how to play every style imaginable, and with confidence. I use this w/all my students and they totally dig it. 2 thumbs up!!!