On Drumming: The Psychology and Philosophy of Improvisation

"This book is both a masterclass and a masterpiece."

STEVE VAI (3x Grammy-winning guitarist)
"This book is both a masterclass and a masterpiece. JP is an inspired young man, and this book offers exceptional inspiration for any musician or person that is interested in unlocking their uniquely expressive creative voice. He touches on an esoteric curriculum that is vital yet missing in many disciplines."
JOHN RILEY (author of The Art of Bop Drumming, professor at Manhattan School of Music)
"JP Bouvet’s enlightening new book takes a deep dive into the challenging physical and mental aspects of drumming. These unique, clear explanations and practice strategies will help any drummer play better."
STEVE JOCZ (Sum 41)
"After I quit touring with the band and sat back down at my kit, I realized that I had no idea how to play the drums outside of a band context. My improvisational skill was zero and I wanted to fix that. The concepts and strategies that JP teaches in this book (and on his website) have helped me begin to unlock this incredible skill and have allowed me to fall back in love with playing the drums."

MATT HALPERN (Periphery)
"This book will not only make drummers better on their instruments, but it also has the potential to help shape them into even better, more self-aware, and more creative individuals, both on and off the kit."
JUAN CARLITO MENDOZA (Broadway's Lion King)
"JP Bouvet’s book offers a profound exploration of drumming improvisation, combining theory, psychology, and practice. By aligning psychological principles with practical exercises, Bouvet provides a path for drummers to develop fluency and autonomy in their playing, ultimately achieving a balance between technical precision and artistic freedom."
DON LOMBARDI (Co-founder of DW Drums, founder of Drum Channel)
"Understanding the concepts of this book will open the door to improvising, which will give you more enjoyment in your musical and non-musical life."

Brian Chiusano
“You deserve all the credit in the world for making drumming a creative vehicle that is accessible to all. Entering flow mode has become my form of meditation.”
Dave Shadlen
“You have totally changed my life as a drummer. I am loving the JP Bouvet Method. I have never been a better drummer.”
Luis Silva
“I have learned more with your method than when I went to university, no joke!”

Ryan Venancio
“JP is one of the best drummers in the world. His online class is seriously life changing for a drummer.”
Martin Marschall
“The material [JP] teaches is more interesting than a lot of what is being taught drumming-wise at music colleges.”
Arnaud Thomasson
"This method is a revelation!"