I've been looking for a DVD, book, or CD (or combination thereof) to help me along the way in my drumming. I have some basic skill with keeping a steady beat going, and can throw in some basic fills, but I'm looking for something to take further.
Find a teacher. A good one can help you set goals and keep you challenged along the way.
I have had a hard time practicing because I need something to actually be working on - like a real song (either from the radio or one no one has ever really heard of). I need to feel like I'm actually playing something.
I think everyone has times when it's hard to find inspiration. Taking up a new direction of study (a new book, DVD, or teacher) can help with that. It sounds to me like you need some new input; new ideas, new concepts to spark your interest.
One DVD set I found via Google is Jared Falk's Rock Drumming System. It looks like it has almost exactly what I'm looking for, but the website feels like an infomercial, so I'm skeptical. I've tried finding reviews or comments or anything that has someone's personal experience with it but haven't found anything.
I'm sorry, I can't speak to either Falk's playing or the DVD. That said, even if there is a lot of excellent material in the DVD, it can help to find a teacher to aid you in implementing it while avoiding bad habits, targetting areas of weakness and enforcing areas of strength.
