Among the new download-only releases from Hudson Digital are \'The Groove is Here\' by Steve Jordan, \'Multiplicity\' by Cindy Blackman, \'Progressive Rock Concepts\' by Mike Portnoy and \'Drum Licks & Tricks\' Matt Sorum.

\'The Groove is Here\' is the first instructional program by Grammy Award winner Steve Jordan, who offers a fascinating look into how and why he plays.

Long awaited by drummers around the world, this dvd includes live performances by Bob Cranshaw, Danny \"Kootch\" Kortchmar, and Bernie \"Dr. Woo\" Worrell:

From jazz to rock to funk, and bebop to Lenny Kravitz, super-drummer Cindy Blackman gives it up in this instructional dvd called \'Multiplicity\'.

A woman with many facets, she performs six songs with her band, covering a multitude of styles in both acoustic and electric formats.

Instructional segments include Cindy demonstrating the similarities and differences between jazz and rock drumming:

Mike Portnoy, former drummer for Dream Theater, presents a instructional dvd for intermediate to advanced players. Topics include: drum set assembly, double-bass techniques, odd time signatures, grooves and phrasing, and more.

Mike Portnoy, with John Myung on bass and Derek Sherinian on keyboard, plays various examples from Dream Theater songs:


Matt Sorum, the ultimate hard-rock drummer from Guns n’ Roses and The Cult gives special insight into his playing. Instructional segments cover drum set-up, tuning, microphone placement, building the beat and free left-hand technique.

Matt also demonstrates a variety of grooves including Latin, samba, funk, ska and reggae. Includes special sessions featuring Slash (guitar) and Duff McKagan (bass) of Guns n’ Roses, and others:

Instructional dvds by Pat Torpey, known for his work with super band Mr. Big, and prominent Puerto Rican percussion player Manolo Badrena, are also available now.