Gary Chester

Inspirational books! Awesome attitude throughout and a lifetime of study within them. Thank you Emre Ramazanoglu

I just wanted to say that, in spite being a casual, part-time, amateur drummer, I 've made great progress,even without properly running through the exercises. Keeping his basic concepts in mind, Mr Chester's books has led to major breakthroughs.

very good...

Will there be a third new breed book coming out.

hi guys! the site is just astonishing! i had learned a lot of gary's philosophies and it is brilliant! Im a filipino drummer and here in the philippines, its impossible to find drum books. and by luck I bought the new breed II in the local book store! I was just wondering if to start on reading the new breed II without reading the first one? because im having difficulties looking on the first new breed. i really need your advice. thank you

Hey Kat and Gary, Wow. I was just looking through this site. Amazing beyond words. Not bad for a kid from Italy. love you guys. joec

Happy Birthday dad, we miss you and love you...... The Bean

Jan, Jim called Steve yesterday to tell him about Katrina. Wow.. we are thrilled for all of you!! Congratulations Katrina. Jan, send me an email with a phone number and let's catch up. Estelle Slon

Spoke to your Mom, Katrina, and saw your website. Your Dad was a great guy and your website is terrific. I feel great about your success.

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I just wanted to let you know how how much I respect Gary Chester for his teaching method, his great books and his recordings.

Gary And I taught drums in and around Pomona,New york.We decided to meet each other,we met at the Holiday Inn in Suffern for a few drinks and talk ,I enjoyed listing to him we had a lot of laughs. I meet his wife and daughters. Great people. Hey!! Gary Miss you. !! Say hello to Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Nick Page

i know your never too old to learn ,but at 37 years old is it too late to expect anything to come of this ,other than self satisfaction?? thats fine because I've always dreamed of playing drums and doing it well ,and having to save up for a second hand kit ... well, now i can start on my dream !just looking for advice. Idont even have cymbals yet which is agreat puzzel in itsself what with so many choices what do i want. i like rock blues jazz etc. would zxt,s be fine for a starter kit ? I don't want junk tin sounds i like bright sounds should i upgrade to titanium for $50 more????? so many ?????S WHAT TO DO? ALOHA TERRY BRENNAN P.S. SHORT ON CASH

Mi nombre es Mike tambi?n en ingl?s. Soy de Ibiza en Espa?a y acabo de desear decir que qu? Mike Manjon dicho es muy verdad. ?l se parece como un hombre muy elegante. ?l es probablemente muy hermoso tambi?n. Tambi?n deseo decir que Gayle, Mandy, Jena, Katrina y Jan sean la mayor?a de las mujeres del magnifico en el mundo... y Europa. Tengo gusto de los tambores.

I was a student of Garys for one year. He was a very special person and that translated into his special way of teaching. When I took lessons he was teaching his students exercises that eventually turned into his amazing drum book. Going to his house was always a personal experience because he interacted with his family during the lessons. So got to meet his wife and kids. I especially always loved seeing Katrina, because she had that spark, and energy that Gary had. Very cool.

Simply Fantastic! The new breed vol 1 is one of the best books i never see. I'm italian and i have some difficulty to write in english but i try to explane one concept...it's the first time that i really see in a drum book the face, the immagin of the person who have wrote it. When i study on gary's book, "i fell like an immaginary presence with me" my hands are too sure and i really enjoy to study. I hope you feel the same to!

Hello everyone! I'm from the Dominican Republic.The New Breed by Gary Chester is the best book for drummers all around.

I have been practicing Gary Chester techniques for several years and I really admire his talent as a drummer teacher.

How cool to have found this site! Im a drum teacher from england & I recently disovered Garry's books. I'd never heard the name Garry Chester before but looking at his list of accolades, I realised I'd been listening to his playing all my life. Since using the books as not only a means of improving my own playing but as a valuable teaching tool, I cannot believe how cleverly put together the books are. Many of my students now sing Garry's praises saying things like 'wow thats great' but I as I always point out, imagine being able to write something as good as this. Huge thanx to Garry Chester for hugely improving my technique & for such wonderful inspiration

Hi. I'm excited to have found this website. I studied with Gary in the early 80's for about six months. I have nothing but very fond memories of those lessons because Gary changed me. He believed in me at a time when I needed someone to believe in me. He was tough. Man, I couldn't believe it, but I had to practice three to four hours a day just so I wouldn;t make a fool outta myself at the next lesson. What an experience. He made me work!!He helped make me a much better drummer and musician and I wouldn't have done it without him. I was very sad when I heard the news of Gary's death. Gary's memory and spirit will never be gone. God bless Gary Chester.