Gary Chester’s groundbreaking book The New Breed is legendary. The book, and Gary’s teaching methods are deeply intertwined, it is a lifelong commitment of dedication, study, and development. Gary Chester’s Systems, Reading Exercises, Advanced Systems, Advanced Reading Exercises, Composite Systems, Grooves, and Applications are creative and advanced ways to learn. Gary Chester was one of the most famous drum instructors in drumming history. He took his extensive musical experience from playing drums and percussion on hundreds of sessions in the New York recording studios and turned them into his own drum instruction. He taught many drummers in his own teaching studio and many of his students earned their own success in the world of music. This month we will explore Gary’s explanations of common and important musical concepts such as: Concentration, Confidence, Drum Tuning, Reading, Listening, and Developing Creativity.

August 2026 Issue