A Drum Hangs Workshop with Gary Chaffee

In a career spanning more than 50 years as a teacher, author and performer, Gary has traveled the world introducing literally thousands of students to his unique concepts. Having performed with numerous bands and given clinics in England, Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Norway Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Yugoslavia, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, Finland, Canada, Croatia, as well as innumerable events in the US. His influences on the drumming world are substantial.

 “Gary has a certain method of teaching polyrhythms and independence that’s really cool. He shows you how it’s broken down and what it’s based on. It is really interesting and is planned out very intelligently.”  — Vinnie Colaiuta (Sting, Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock)  

During his tenure as Chairman of the Percussion Department at the Berklee College of Music as well as in his own private teaching studio in Boston Gary worked with some of the top players in the…