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Taking lessons with Rick Latham is an inspiring and transformative experience for any drummer. Known for his deep groove, precision, and influential teaching methods, Latham brings both technical mastery and musicality into every session. His approach emphasizes feel, timing, and dynamics, helping students move beyond simply playing notes to truly understanding rhythm.
Lessons often focus on developing solid fundamentals while exploring funk, rock, and syncopation. Latham’s famous “Advanced Funk Studies” concepts frequently appear, challenging students to refine their coordination and internal clock. He is patient yet demanding, encouraging steady progress while pushing drummers to reach their full potential.
What sets him apart is his ability to connect with students at any level, breaking down complex ideas into practical exercises. Studying with Rick Latham not only sharpens skills but also deepens a drummer’s appreciation for groove and musical expression.
Contact Rick at RickLathamdr@gmail.com to book your lessons.
BEST SELLING TITLES FROM RICK
What They Are Saying About
“Advanced Funk Studies.”
”Advanced Funk Studies, one of “The 25 Greatest Drum Books Ever Published”…”This book was mentioned by several professionals as their book of choice”
Modern Drummer Magazine
“The Bible for Funky Drumming…..Advanced Funk Studies “
Drums and Percussion Magazine
In Advanced Funk Studies, the video, Rick Latham takes the viewer through all the concepts and some of the actual examples which are presented in his world famous book Advanced Funk Studies. In the 25 years which this book has been published it has opened the funk door to thousands of players. With the addition of the video, Rick brings to life those concepts and ideas in a way which every student, no matter what level of proficiency, will benefit. The tape includes discussion and playing of introductory exercises hi-hat patterns, hi-hat openings, combination exercises, fill patterns, funk patterns, ideas derived from the most famous funk drummers and solo applications.
“Rick Latham has raised a generation of drummers with his superb Advanced Funk Studies…and his book Contemporary Drumset Techniques is brilliant”
Batteur Magazine
What They Are Saying About
“Contemporary Drumset Techniques.”
“Contemporary Drumset Techniques is instructive and very exciting…definately a recommendation..”
Music Maker Magazine
In Contemporary Drumset Techniques, the video, Rick Latham takes the viewer through all the concepts as well as many of the actual examples which are presented in his world famous book Contemporary Drumset Techniques. This book has offered a fresh perspective of drumset performance to thousands of players. With the addition of the video, Rick brings to life those concepts and ideas in a way which all players, no matter what level of proficiency, will benefit. The tape includes discussion and playing of contemporary rudiments, drumset interpretation, hand doubles, hi-hat foot substitutions, shuffle patterns, ghost notes, cymbal patterns and hip-hop patterns. Rick also discusses his use of the traditional grip.
Supported by his band including Steve Curry (guitar), Miles Hahn (bass), Deron Johnson (keys) and Joe Vincelli (sax), Rick performs five sizzling tunes demonstrating and reinforcing all the ideas.
The 25th anniversary DVD is a must for every drummer interested in improving their concept and performance of today’s styles.
ADVANCED FUNK STUDIES… :It’s like a Bible, I keep a copy iin my briefcase.”
– Louie Bellson
ADVANCED FUNK STUDIES… “I like to call this book the Stick Control of Funk
– Ed Shaughnessy
COMMENTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE ABOUT “Advanced Funk Studies” and “Contemporary Drumset Techniques”
“Advanced Funk Studies one of “The 25 Greatest Drum Books Ever Published”…”This book was mentioned by several professionals as their book of choice.”
(August 1993) Modern Drummer Magazine, U.S.A.
“The Bible for Funky Drumming…Advanced Funk Studies w/two cassette tapes”
Drums and Percussion Magazine, Germany
“Our readers have acclaimed your book Contemporary Drumset Techniques as the most interesting drummers book of this year, 1991.”
Slagwerkkrant Magazine, The Netherlands
“Unless your name is Steve Gadd or Harvey Mason, this title should be in your collection.
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The Drum Reader, England
“Rick Latham has raised a generation of drummers with his superb Advanced Funk Studies…and his new book Contemporary Drumset Techniques is brilliant.
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Batteur Magazine, France
“Advanced Funk Studies is definitely one of the most studied books of drumming literature…Contemporary Drumset Techniques is
instructive and very exciting…definitely a recommendation…”
Music Maker Magazine, The Netherlands
“These challenging solos would make excellent material for juries and competitions…The two tapes are a valuable resource with this method…Advanced Funk Studies.
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Percussive Notes Magazine, United States
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Advanced Funk Studies
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ZOOM AND IN-PERSON LESSONS AVAILABLE
In-person lesson right in Rick’s Studio
“The Boom Boom Room”
PROVEN TECHNIQUES AND CONCEPTS THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR PLAYING FROM THE VERY FIRST LESSON
Shuffles • Linear Grooves Hip-Hop • Sambas Control Hand Development 4-Way Coordination Independence and much more!
Contact Rick directly at
ricklathamdr@gmail.com
The Rick Latham
Crystal Ball Beater is Back!
“This round, acrylic bass drum beater falls nicely between felt and wood beaters.
It produces a warmer, deeper sound than wood but has more punch than felt…”
“The Rick Latham Crystal Ball gave me an ideal blend of punch, articulation and warmth on
both 20″ and 22″ bass drums, and I can see using it for just about any playing situation.”
-Rick Mattingly, from Product Close-Up, Modern Drummer Magazine
