I have to say that Mike is an awesome teacher. His manner of teaching is straight forward, and to the point. You get that he really loves the instrument (I know - with 20 DVD's in the package I'd be surprised if he didn't love drums), and cares about sharing the knowledge.

My drumming is transformed. With all of the new patterns I am learning the band I am in are blown away. My time, my technique and my whole approach has changed. I feel more in command of the kit. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!

I'm a super basic beginner drummer, and all I can say is that this system got me playing my drums as quick as I was able to unwrap the DVDs. Michael is that good at teaching. Great System!!!

I've been teaching myself for 3 months now, and all it took was to play the Drumming System DVD #1, and boy did I improve in less than 1 hour. I only wish this system was available sooner.

Mike teaching style is very patient and detailed. I am a veteran drummer of 30+ yrs and I am learning new techniques and things that I never knew and I never took lessons. So this is a huge help to me. All the lessons have been great. I have learned more in a week from The Drumming System than I ever knew.

The biggest improvement I have noticed is the fact that now I'm not just playing, but I know what I'm playing. Not only do I read music but I know how to count and feel the structure of it also. The experience with this system has been great!!!

I appreciate being able to see what Mike is doing from several different angles. You are able to see the sticking and the footwork at the same time. Video quality is first rate and the menus on each dvd make it easy to navigate to the lesson you want.

Believe it or not, I enjoyed drum theory and notation. After taking years of piano and organ lessons, I never really understood what 4/4 or 6/8 meant and how it is relevent to what you play. Mike made it so simple. You can watch Mike demonstrate it as many times as you want from several different angles.

I appreciate the detail very much. The drum rudiments section is very well done. I like the blue line going across the measure as the bar is being played. That was an EXCELLENT idea that I haven't seen anywhere else. I also like the fact that Mike keeps it real, you never feel like you are being talked down to.

Mikes is an excellent instructor, his explanations and demonstrations are easy to understand. The Drumming System's four camera angels and on screen notation clearly illustrate Mikes lessons and make learning fun.

The Drumming System has helped me further develop my chops, independence and most of all my creativity on the set. Mike has taught me some great tips to pass on to my drum students. Most of all the Drumming System motivates me to practice, learn new groves and develop my skills. Thanks for a Great Drumming System.

Mike does an excellent job teaching the beginner how to "feel" the drum beats. He is very patient, and explains each step of the beat in a slow pace so the beginner is able to grasp the full concept of drumming. His teaching style makes you come back for more!

Overall, Drumming System has improved my ability to keep time. Mike does and great job explaining the importance of timing in the lessons. I have noticed more precise hits while doing so in time, during beats and fills thanks to Mike's patient teaching style. Thanks Mike!

I love the fact that this system is complete from beginner to pro. I am by far still in the beginner stage, but I can see how this system will help me to quickly excel to new heights. I also really like the way it's laid out making it easier to learn by being able to see different camera angles.

One of the biggest improvements that I personally have noticed is how much more comfortable I am when sitting at my kit. I picked up a lot of great tips from Mike about setting up my drums to fit my body, and NOT necessarily the way you see them in the music store.

Very comprehensive with extensive training for beginner, intermediate and advanced. Mike is an excellent teacher, with great enthusiasm,and he tells it like it is.

I am learning much more about finger control drumming, Moeller stick control and getting many new solos and grooves to work on and to adapt to my large set and my style. Looking toward many other lessons.

The finger drumming exercises have already improved my speed; and I was very fast to start; having played the drums over 50 years so far.

I like the fact that he's patient and detailed! He doesn't assume what you know or don't know; he lays it all out very simply, and lets the viewer determine how to proceed based on their current level of knowledge/expertise, not on what they're 'supposed' to know.

I very much enjoyed the lessons regarding drum setup and tuning, hand exercises, foot techniques, and speed building. I was a proponent of using a tom mount on my bass drum, but Mike convinced me otherwise! I also loved that Mike stressed to have things to do outside drumming, and that that will make you a better, well-rounded drummer. I 100% agree!

He explains it simply, and completely. In fact, I use the lessons with my instuctor and he liked how he explained and demontrated the flam. He said "Mike is really good."

The Drumming System has helped to improve my practice routine with the Generator. I am getting faster with my left hand, and better with the rudiments everyday.

I love the fact that it teaches so many different styles of drumming. I also love that there is a beginner, intermediate and advanced. Also the fact that I don't even have to play to get better, I can pop in a dvd about tuning that just helps me gain more knowledge about drumming.

It has been huge for my improvement because instead of going to my drumset with nothing really to do but stuff I already knew, I now have a boat load of beats, fills, and anything else you can imagine.

My best experience with the Drumming System was my first play along song on the DVD "Playing by Ear". I was surprised and smiling ear to ear as I found the groove and was rewarded for the work done so far.

I decided at 47 to revisit a dream I had in my younger days to play drums; I bought some drums 3 months ago (Roland TD-4S) and decided to learn the right way. I wish I had done this years ago.... I'm having the time of my life, no rockstar dreams, but just a sense of personal fullfillment that someday I will be jamming for fun with friends and enjoying all that drumming has to offer life.

I thought that the way the lessons were coordinated with notation and 4 way screen shots shows you how to perform the practice and what it sounds like. It is almost like having your own drum tutor in the same room with you. As a drummer interested in all styles and improving my techniques I am delighted with all aspects of the system.

On one level it has re-ignited my desire to practice in a coordinated way and this has improved my accuracy and dexterity with sticking. It has also added dimension to my playing allowing me to consider different ways to play and not just be satisfied with the easiest route to rhythms and fills.

I really enjoyed the measure that was present as each lesson is taught. I've always been able to play by ear, but reading music was so intimidating. Mike's video's take the 'fear' and intimidation out of learning to read music.

I've been playing by ear for about 15 years and never had a lesson. It was quite humbling to hear Mike talk about proper stick grip in the first lesson. I've used the technique and have experienced the benefits from it.

I love the split screen. You can see Mike from every angle, so you're sure of how he is playing a beat, fill, play along etc. He has a very detailed teaching style, but also manages to make it fun as well.

Just getting into the course and being a beginner, it has already helped me keep better time, and taught me how to properly go from the beat to the fills and back to the beat again.

I definately have enjoyed the 4 window education view, it makes it very easy to see what's going on, visual as well as auido stimulus.

I can't say I've completed them all in fact only just begun. But I really like how he has gone through learning the note values. This wouldn't have been a problem as I am a uni music student, but as american names for them are different to english ones, this was very useful.

My basics have really started to firm up. I'm self taught and am actually at a high intermediate level but because I had no teacher some important things were never told to me. Now I'm filling in the blanks!

I like Mike's communication skills. He is able to reach students of every level. I feel as I am having a private lesson. The system is geared to take you to your maximum potential, even for a beginner like me.

My timing and overall hand technique has improved dramatically. And finally I am enjoying the Play Alongs. But the most important thing is the Practice Routine Generator as it gets you the discipline without killing the fun.

Love how it is set up. Things are explained in simple terms. And with all the camera angles it makes easy to see exactly what is going on.

Being a beginner at a late age I love the lesson context and how its explained and demonstrated. I enjoy being able to learn at my pace without expensive lessons..

Being a beginner drummer the lessons have helped to enjoy learning. Some folks that hear me say I am a good drummer. I laugh saying I'm just starting to learn. I am sure by following the lessons my drumming will improve in all areas.

I really like Mike's attention to detail and how he explains the concepts very clearly. He then follows up with excellent demonstrations made even better by the multiple camera angles and the moving chart. So far the highlight of the system for me is the numerous musical genres that Mike includes in the lessons.

My overall drumming has improved a lot. I already see my motions becoming more fluid and focused. My chops have expanded and I still have a lot more to watch and learn. Overall the best instructional drumming video set I have ever seen.

There is enough detail, you can't get lost with the videos, they explain every little thing you need to learn clearly, good quality video and Mike has the word to teach, he really knows how to explain to beginners and advanced so that everybody can understand.

I can play more naturally and freely, add new fiils and beats to the pieces, and can understand more songs that before were too hard for me.

So far I'm enjoying the quantity as well as the quality of the DVD's. There is a broad range of techniques covered. Mike steps through and talks about grip techniques, highlights excellent drummers in each of the areas, and moves you on at a pace you can choose to follow. So far, the Punk section is the part that has interested me the most.

I've noticed that I've got a much more comprehensive list of techniques and styles that I can use, especially while jamming with my friends. And I can explore each of these individually and expand and make improvements as I go along. I have more material then I have time for, and my drumming is improving exponentially.

I love the overall DVD presentation style, and Mike's down to earth speaking style. He lays out some background for the reason and method behind what he's about to teach, and then references the workbooks and outside sources for further study. My favorite lesson thus far is the Drum Theory & Notation. I'm already a better drummer just for having practiced these lessons for the past week.

Not only have I noticed that I'm playing better, but my wife even interrupted one of my recent practice sessions to comment on how much she thought I had improved. My beats, sight reading, and drum fills have improved by leaps and bounds.

There are many highlights with the Drumming System! The whole package is great to work with and teach from. My favourite lesson has to be the double bass drum exercises.

I love the split screen shots where you can analyze every aspect of Mike's playing and hone in on particular areas when you practise. Mike's friendly and patient style makes every lesson seem personal to you.

The Drumming System has inspired me to practise more for my own technique and fun. My double bass drum has improved beyond comparison to how it was!! I love it and my pupils love it.

Mike's way of explaining, then demonstrating each part encourages the student to not be afraid to get in there and try to follow his moves. I am not young anymore (72) and have always played by ear. I have been playing drums for more than 40 years but never tried to read the music that I play.

Watching Mike on the DVDs, and then practising all those beats and fills, I have enough for me to keep learning the rest of my life and I doubt I will ever learn it all, but you can bet I will improve my playing week by week. I have jam session opportunities here every week to use what I am learning with live bands - there just can't be more fun then this!

Mike has a great easy to listen to style of teaching. He keeps his dialogue brief and gets straight to the nuts and bolts of want he wants to show you. Great work mate!

I love the way he makes sure you enjoy and have fun with what you are learning by reminding you to keep an open mind and experiment with the basics. My favorite so far is the essential rudiments especially taking the paradiddle out around all the skins. What I've done so far has been of a great help especially in bringing my left hand up to it's full potential.