THE NEW BREED REVISION AUDIO ONLINE Format: Softcover Audio Online

Perfect for drummers, music teachers, and advanced students. The New Breed by Gary Chester is a revolutionary drum method designed to transform the way modern drummers approach coordination, creativity, and timing. Developed by one of the most recorded studio drummers of the 1960s and 1970s, this system provides the foundation for mastering the demands of today’s studio and live performance environments. Ideal for serious drummers, it helps players refine focus, balance, and rhythmic control.

What’s Included: This updated edition features access to exclusive online audio, including an insightful interview with Gary Chester. The book introduces a complete system built around independence and concentration training. Rather than isolated drills, each exercise challenges drummers to lead with either hand, develop rhythmic awareness, and expand creativity across styles such as rock, funk, jazz, and fusion. The structured systems are designed to inspire new musical ideas that translate directly to performance.

Why It’s Valuable: The New Breed helps drummers build confidence, enhance timing, and improve coordination under pressure. It’s widely used by professionals and educators alike to strengthen reading skills, left and right-hand lead, and click awareness. Endorsed by renowned drummers including Kenny Aronoff, Danny Gottlieb, and Dave Weckl, this method remains an essential tool for anyone committed to mastering the modern drum set.

Bring your drumming to life. Whether used in lessons, self-study, or professional practice, this book inspires growth and mastery behind the kit. A perfect gift for dedicated drummers or teachers seeking a timeless and transformative practice method.

We have been in touch with Amazon.com about correcting the words "online audio" listed on this amazon title. Those words are not used on or within this actual book. The correct words are "INCLUDED: GARY CHESTE'S LOST INTERVIEW ON CD!" Sincere apologies for any misunderstandings this may cause, and please know this is not a Gary Chester error. 
To clarify, the audio CD included in this re-release is very special audio interview of the drummer and teacher - Gary Chester. Audio of Gary speaking is rare which is why when uncovered, made it special enough to include for the legions of drummers affected by these systems and Gary Chester. If you are not interested in the audio, please note that The New Breed Book is also available through amazon without the CD.If we can help in any way, please don't hesitate to send a message or post on Gary's Facebook - facebook.com/LegendaryDrummerGaryChester/Thank you to the many people responsible for making this book one of the number 1 best-selling drum books for Modern Drummer for over 20 years now! Gary was so much more than a drummer, a teacher of the drumset, or how to be a session drummer - The New Breed students are a family of drummers still growing, reflecting and living the immensity of Gary's philosophies on life, even if you weren't able to study with him in-person.Good luck! And from everyone involved in the Gary Chester family of Drummers...Thank you! ~ Gary Chester, 1924 - 1987Gary Chester's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCzktFLboaZCOR0Jo04Q0yPA