Phrasing and Freedom with Brushes is like no other book available. Written by Melbourne drummer Anthony Stanislavski, the reader will gain a comprehensive set of skills that will free up their brush playing forever! The book includes: - Lateral choreography to build foundations for any pattern. - Groove patterns and variations for swing, ballad, jazz waltz, Latin and funk styles. - Phrase development including jazz melody interpretation, rudimental applications, and sticking cell patterns. - 15 play-along practice tracks in various styles and tempos. - 8 original compositions supplemented with fully notated interpretations, lead sheets and play-along recordings. - All material is complemented with multiple-angle video demonstrations. Never before has there been such a comprehensive resource available. This is a must for anyone wanting to take their brush playing to new heights! Anthony Stanislavski is a drummer, educator and author from Melbourne, Australia. He prides himself on his ability to play many different styles of music and devotes himself to his craft by continuing to learn and develop as a musician. Professionally, Anthony spent seven years in the Australian Army Band as a percussionist and has toured Australia and overseas, performing with the likes of Guy Sebastian and Marina Prior. He studied with some of Australia’s most prolific drum teachers including Simon Barker, Graham Morgan, Peter Blick, Dave Beck, and Ronny Ferella. He has a Bachelor of Music Performance from the Victorian College of the Arts and currently teaches drum kit, percussion, and music theory at Caulfield Grammar School and Luther College. Anthony’s first publication Beginner’s Guide to Big Band Drumming was released in 2019. It is a valuable tool for any teacher or student of big band drumming, removing the mystery of drum notation and interpretation in big band music