Dennis Maberry is a versatile percussionist who has studied a variety of traditional percussion methods including African, Afro Cuban, Afro Haitian, Middle Eastern Frame Drum, and rhythmic concepts of India. By blending these influences Dennis has created a rhythmical style that is distinctively his own. ..... He is the author of several popular instructional books including his newest book "Practice Makes Perfect: Techniques and Practice Patterns for Hand Drummers featuring a foreword by Arthur Hull “Father of the Modern Drum Circle Movement”. . . "After playing hand drums and drum set professionally for over sixty years I had settled into, and leaned on, my old “Rhythm Chops”. It wasn’t until I started working with Dennis’ rhythm workbook series that my playing skills had a dramatic increase. This latest book kicked parts of my drummer’s ass that I didn't know I had. He also introduced me to some new techniques and concepts I had not considered or tried. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks" from the Foreword by Arthur Hull (recognized as the Father of the Modern Drum Circle Movement)