A collection of lessons by Peter Erskine, Professor of Practice of Jazz Studies and Director of Drumset Studies at USC's Thornton School of Music. More Info »

This video provides a wealth of ideas and information plus incredible trio performances featuring John Abercrombie and Marc Johnson. Peter demonstrates and discusses his philosophy of the jazz ride pattern, ride cymbal technique, basic jazz independence and coordination, improvisation and composition on the drumset and more. PDF booklet included. Expanded Intro by Peter... “Time” has More Info »

Join legendary drummer Peter Erskine as he reveals the techniques and secrets behind his success as one of the most respected players of all time. This eye-opening look into the mind of one of the world's greatest drummers will add new dimensions to your own playing. More Info »

Peter's "ECM Trio" is no more, but the next best thing to having been there might be to check out the DVD of the band titled "Peter Erskine Trio / Live at JazzBaltica." The DVD includes a bonus tune (an encore, "The Music of My People" that was not included on the original VHS release), More Info »

Peter's "ECM Trio" is no more, but the next best thing to having been there might be to check out the DVD of the band titled "Peter Erskine Trio / Live at JazzBaltica." The concert, taped in 1993, was one of those nights you would wish to have been recorded ... and it was! More Info »