This new DVD from Tommy Igoe focuses on developing and maintaining the physical tools that are essential for every drummer and drumming application: their hands. At the heart of this life-changing, career-extending system is thethree-tier 'Lifetime Warmup' originally conceived in the 1950s by Tommy's father, Sonny Igoe. Featuring basic, intermediate and advanced levels, the Lifetime Warmup is a challenging routine that weaves its way thoughstandard drum rudiments and original exercises while simultaneously keeping players in command of their basic drumming motions. This nearly four-hour DVD includes Tommy demonstrating the basics of his system: Matched andTraditional Grip - Fulcrum Concepts - Rebound Strokes - Singles and Doubles - Check Patterns - The Five Families of Rudiments - and group demonstrations with five of his students, including all threeversions of the Lifetime Warmup. Included are a free, color-coordinated, wall sized Lifetime Warmup poster and a compact fold-out guide c ourtesy of Evans Drumheads as well as a printable, 60-page eBook with instruction andexercises. Created by one of today's most successful and progressive drum educators, Great Hands for a Lifetime brings the no-nonsense, inspiring approach of the Groove Essentials series to hand technique andprovides a proven alternative for drummers who wish to discover the full potential of their hands and stay healthy drumming over the decades to come.