Stanislavski-Phrasing and Freedom with Brushes

Forget everything you thought you knew about brushes. Phrasing and Freedom with Brushes delivers an original, innovative approach to brushwork, replacing guesswork with a comprehensive method.

What's included:

• Lateral choreography to build foundations for any pattern
• Groove patterns and variants for swing, ballad, jazz waltz, Latin and funk styles
• Phrase development including jazz melody interpretant, rudimental applicants, and sticking cell patterns
• 15 play-along practice tracks in various styles and tempos
• 8 original compositions supplemented with fully notated interpretations, lead sheets and play-along recordings

About the author

Anthony Stanislavski is a Melbourne-based drummer, educator, and author with a deep passion for brush playing. He has dedicated his career to advancing drumming education, particularly in the art of brushes. At 18, Anthony joined the Australian Army Band, embarking on a 20-year career that took him across Australia and overseas. He has performed at iconic venues such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Tokyo's Budokan. His formal training includes studying under Australia's most renowned drum educators—Simon Barker, Graham Morgan, Peter Blick, Dave Beck, and Ronny Ferella. He holds a Bachelor of Music Performance from the Victorian College of the Arts and performs regularly in jazz, funk, blues, and wedding bands. Anthony's expertise in brush techniques culminated in the release of Phrasing and Freedom with Brushes (2020), which quickly became an essential resource for drummers worldwide, earning praise from leading figures like Stanton Moore, Carter McLean, and Florian Alexandru-Zorn. He has since led clinics in Australia and the USA, including PASIC 2022, and developed his signature brush practice pad, Brushtracks, with Prologix. In addition to Phrasing and Freedom with Brushes, Anthony authored Beginner's Guide to Big Band Drumming (2019) and is set to release Comping and Improvising with Brushes in the near future.