Mr. Lang provides a technically rich DVD set here. His technique and speed are amazing. If you are looking for an example of extreme drumming this is definetely a set for you. However, if you're looking for real world examples of grooves to incorporate into your playing, look elsewhere. A big problem I have with the dvd set is his tendency to go from practice speed to extreme too quickly which might lead the listener to believe that they can get to this speed with little effort. When a "student" realizes that it takes a lot of practice to get to this proficiency and it is not as simple as Mr. Lang makes it seem it could lead to discouragement. Also, I don't see the real world benefit of practicing these techniques. These are great exercises to practice to get your speed up and develop your independence but the chances that you would incorporate them into the average gig are slim to none. If I did to incorporate most of the ideas presented here into the average gig I would probably be quickly dismissed. However, personally I purchased the dvd to view some great drumming and for that I got my money's worth.

Lang does a very good job of teaching. He explains well, demonstrates slowly and then full speed. The only catch is these techniques are fairly advanced. Much more so that Steve Smith or Tommy Igoe or even Joe Morello.

If you don't play double bass, the DVD won't do you much good.

As others have noted, his style is rather mechanical and his speed is amazing. But, he does inspire one to practice more.

For an advanced drummer who wants to improve speed and foot work and practice sessions, this is a fine DVD. If you are not advanced/professional, look elsewhere, like the 3 DVDs mentioned above.

It's a good DVD to learn!!
Good pratice and pedagogie it's very good!
Not musicaly but technicaly!!
Enjoy!!

what a fantastic educational drum dvd!this man develops all of his virtuosity in this dvd and encourage you to improve your skills, around your drumkit. patterns of orchestration, fills, technique (both hands and feet)...everything in is thoght from you to learn in a take a step-by-step method.

I bought this used, and it was great, especially for the price! For any drummer at any level outside of absolute beginner, I would strongly recommend this DVD. I would rate myself as an above average drummer on a good day, and some of the things Thomas Lang does on this DVD were over my head unless you take the time to sit down and really understand what he's doing. But there are simpler techniques and ideas that anyone can take away from it. The guy has AMAZING footwork - this is predominantly a DVD focusing on bass drum, double bass, and hi-hat footwork in general, with some hand stuff thrown in, and hand/foot coordination for good measure. Lang has amazing speed with his feet, both singles and doubles. And his 4-way independence is unheard of! There are exercises in singles, doubles, different time signatures, independence, grooves, stick twirling... it's 5 1/2 hours long, in 8 sections, so be prepared, I watched it in maybe 3 stages. There are tunes that he plays inbetween lessons, to exemplify what he's teaching.
The only bad thing I can say about this? The guy does not know the meaning of the word "SLOW!!!"
Lang predominantly plays live comparisons of electronic (drum 'n' bass) music, which is generally at a faster tempo, and he does it well! You can tell his style comes from drum corp, not just because of his traditional grip playing or stick twirling, or the fact that he uses FAT sticks!

In closing, be prepared to be amazed! And if you're not, then improve your drumming first, so you can appreciate what great drumming is!