Step-Up to the Drum Set is the perfect book for the beginning drummer looking to learn the basic fundamental drum beats. The book incorporates basic rock and triplet-based beats, like the shuffle, which makes practice fun and exciting. Every private instructor should have this book on hand for all of their beginning students. About Josh Woodman: With four decades of experience, Josh Woodman started his professional career in 1988 and has been a full-time instructor since 1995. He has performed in nightclubs and stadiums all around the country. Currently, Josh plays for Kira Michele and is a full-time studio musician at Decade Sound Studios. You can contact him on his website, drumlessonspuyallup.com