Jason is a two-time Grammy nominee and multiple readers poll winner who now debuts with his first edcuational dvd. It\'s released by Hudson Music and distributed by Hal Leonard. The three-hour dvd features performance and instructional content.

Jason has aimed at aspiring young metal players but his lessons are applicable to many styles, ages and ability levels.

One of the highlights of the dvd is Jason Bittner’s presentation of his “Double-Bass Crash Course.” The step-by-step method for developing foot control, power, endurance and speed is explained and demonstrated in detail while foot cameras and split-screen shots augment the instructional material.

16th, triplet, 32nd, combo, shuffle, ruff and blast beat patterns are covered with all the examples and exercises included in an exclusive pdf eBook that can be printed and used for lessons and practice.

Jason Bittner discusses his background, his influences and his approach to drumming and then employs specially selected performance tracks to illustrate specific drumming concepts, such as:

• The Basic Beats and Fills of Metal Drumming
  
• Applying Rudiments
  
• Hand and Foot Technique
  
• Developing Both Feet Evenly
  
• Two-Handed Ride Patterns
  
• How To “Metalfy” Jazz, Funk, Shuffles, Slow Blues and World Beats
  
• Soloing

Bonus content includes additional solo footage, Jason’s complete warm-up/stretching routine, a live rehearsal video of Jason’s band Shadows Fall, a photo gallery and more.