Barry’s new book written with Joe Morello: “Drum Lessons With George Lawrence Stone” is now available thru Alfred Publishing and it’s Strategic Partners, and Amazon.com.From Alfred Music: “Based on Barry James' and Joe Morello's recollections of their studies and conversations with George Lawrence Stone, one of the world’s most prolific drummers and teacher of Vic Firth, this companion book to Stick Control contains a series of lessons and lectures on the art and technique of drumming as originally developed and taught by this legendary percussionist.”“Barry James and I have been working on a book based on the techniques taught us by our teacher George Stone. We both agree that it was those years of study that prepared us for the careers we both enjoy. We are fortunate to be able to pass down these lessons to our own students” - Joe Morello“Percussion students in Central Florida are fortunate to be able to benefit from the deep connection that local instructor Barry James had with the “Master Teacher” of our time George Lawrence Stone. The Stone techniques allow for incredible dynamic control without tension and is a system that builds speed and endurance. It offers unlimited possibilities for the student as well as for the professional drummer. Barry James is the only teacher I know of who studied directly with Mr. Stone and is still actively teaching”
