If you have any trouble at all playing fast, smooth, and musically with traditional grip, this video will give you a number of vital secrets to play faster, smoother, stronger, and get the sound and feel you want out of your left hand in Jazz drumming. John Hvasta takes you step-by-step, technique-by-technique into how to become a true master of the left hand in your traditional grip Jazz drumming. He also shares a few great stories about his time with Jim Chapin, Joe Ascione, and Joe Morello.