The professionally-produced minus-drums play-along cd features eleven tracks based on jazz standards.

They gradually step up in tempo from 100 to 310 beats per minute (BPM). This innovative, incremental approach gives drummers the opportunity to work on developing their speed, groove and technique one step at a time—just as the title suggests.

\'Baby Steps to Giant Steps\' is written by two of today’s most respected jazz drummer/educators, Peter Retzlaff (Diane Schuur, Maynard Ferguson, Drummers Collective faculty) and Jim Rupp (Woody Herman, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole). The method includes lead sheets, drum charts and recommended patterns for each play-along as well as an extensive tutorial on jazz drumming—covering key topics such as developing the jazz ride pattern and feel, feathering the bass drum, independence, comping, trading fours and playing with brushes. All of the songs and instructional content in the book are clearly explained, notated and accompanied by a recommended listening list.

Along with \'Baby Steps To Giant Steps\', Hudson Music’s Turn It Up & Lay It Down series of book/audio packages also includes \'Double Pedal Metal\' by Steve Kilgallon and \'Messin Wid Da Bull\' by Jeff Salem. The series is recommended for drummers of all ages, interests and ability levels and is available at leading drum shops, music stores and online retailers.