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Steve Gadd Master Series DVD

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I attended the 2005 leg of this clinic in Phoenix. Before the clinic began, Steve took the time to meet every person waiting in a long, long line to see him. When it was my turn to meet him, he looked me in the eye, asked me questions, and listened to me intently. He also signed the bottom of my K Custom Session ride cymbal (from the line that he helped design with Zildjian). Then as I started to walk away with my wife, Steve motioned for her to come back so he could meet and speak with her as well. He expressed this genuine interest in everyone he met at the event. He is truly a wonderful person. Steve employed a warm, conversational tone throughout the clinic that followed. He communicated his ideas and techniques in understandable ways, and he demonstrated them on the drumset. While watching him break down some of his grooves, a sense of awe engulfed me; yet at the same time I felt inspired and empowered to become an innovative drummer in my own right. GET THIS DVD!

This is an exceptional DVD, but like every thing about Steve Gadd, it's hard to "put a finger" on the exact reason. Perhaps it's because you can't help but like this true master who is unbelievably humble. Perhaps it's because his drumming ALWAYS sounds so great, even his "simple" stuff sounds fabulous. ESPECIALLY his simple stuff sounds great (how does he do it?). Maybe it's the way he make everything look so easy.... total effortlessness. Perhaps only about 1/2 of this DVD includes any playing from Steve (though there is more in the extra features section), the rest is a question answer session with the audience. I'm an instructional DVD junkie. Of about 18 DVDs on drums and percussion, this will be on the top shelf. Great inspiration and just plain enjoyment watching this "one-of-a-kind" drummer.

I, too, am a drumming DVD junkie and loved this one! I have nearly all of Steve's other DVDs and would rate this the best of the lot. Steve is an amazingly humble guy who listens carefully to the questions from his audience, but he is also great at explaining and demonstrating his techniques and style. I got a LOT from this video and highly recommend it. You know, every drummer worth his salt tries to learn the drum parts to "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," and "Aja" and it is nice to see them demonstrated here (and easily seen from the camera setup), and, indeed, he makes it all look so effortless. Thanks Hudson Music and Steve Gadd!

My husband is a drummer and this guy is his favourite drummer. He is learning so much from this DVD and gets pretty excited about it all. Recommend big time.

You don't beome a legend and a highly respected performance and session drummer for no reason. Steve Gadd is a master at his craft, and it certainly shows in this DVD package. His dialogue, explanation, and sample drum parts are excellent, and put forth in an easy to understand way. He plays all different styles and explains and plays them all. He has years of experience, and well know drum parts to work with. Most folks know of the drum part in "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover". He explains how he came up with that, for example. He is like a wise professor, giving us great information in a comfortable, easy manner. I don't think it matters what level you are at, or what style of music you play - you'll get useful information from Mr. Gadd and this DVD package.

Steve Gadd is one of the few true masters of the drum kit. With a bangin' opening introduction, Steve Gadd interacts with his audience in a ask-respond type of manner. 3 hours of really good information, Steve Gadd demonstrates some of his grooves/licks/etc. and overall musicianship. If you're a drummer, then get this at all cost. This is a drummer every drummer should study. He's excellent when it comes to explainations. However, don't believe you're going to get detailed technique patterns like the Moeller technique. This is to demonstrate what it means to be a real musician, by the legend himself. EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT A DRUMMER, this is essential. This is a video and musician can watch and learn how to be a better musician. Even Steve Smith, a legend, came to this event at Manhattan School of Music to learn from him. You can't get any better than that. GET THIS!!

Oh wow - this is such a wonderful DVD - So informative - Such a master.

a couple of drums , a few cymbals; no click track , no backing tracks; don't need em; sit back and listen to the greatest grooves in the history of drumming....late in the evening is still a mystery to this mere mortal tho ...

The Zildjian Company launched another "Mission" from Gadd North American clinic tour giving drummers an opportunity to share Steve Gadd's humility, generosity and creative genius ; On this DVD, Steve is featured in a intimate master-class setting at the Manhattan School of Music in May 2006. For all the fans of Steve ( and others ), the wisdom'Steve is always a treasure ! Everything from Steve is there : funk patterns, rudiments applied to the kit, playing with a click, tips for the studio, brush patterns, odd phrases, Mozambique/Latin ideas ... Wonderful !!! The extensive question-and-andswer allow Steve to discuss several of his legendary performances ( Aja, Nite Sprite, 50 ways to leave your lover ... ). There are also solo pieces that contain the essential tools and technique with his incredibly influencial style and approach ; As I said before, indispensable and essential, Emilio ( France ).