John Ramsay, Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music in Boston(and former long-time student of Alan Dawson) has compiled the essence, heart, and soul of Mr. Dawson's legendary teaching method. This book offers a remarkable step-by-step course of study, detailing every bit of Alan Dawson's pedagogy. These studies will prove--indeed, they have proven themselves--to be a priceless set of exercises which will build any drummer's technique and musical awareness.