Matt Garstka: Polyrhythmic Prophet invites you behind the kit with one of today’s most adventurous drummers. Raised in a household steeped in fusion and classic rock, Matt absorbed complex grooves before he could even read music. From his first Ludwig kit in Westfield Massachusetts to the halls of Berklee College of Music, his journey is proof that curiosity and discipline can reshape what we think is possible on the drum set.

Inside you’ll explore the rhythms that forged his style. Discover how gospel’s dynamic pulse met jazz’s conversational phrasing in his playing. Trace his experiments with African and Indian percussion traditions and learn how he turned them into the language of modern metal and fusion. Detailed breakdowns reveal how a single ghost note can warp your sense of time and why strategic silence can speak louder than a flurry of strokes.

This book also pulls back the curtain on Matt’s teaching philosophy. You’ll find exercises that build four-way independence, methods for dialing in tone through tuning and cymbal choice, and insights into his breath-driven approach to phrasing. Anecdotes from early workshops and studio sessions show how he turned theory into the groove that drives Animals as Leaders’ most iconic tracks.

Whether you’re a drummer hunting fresh inspiration or a music lover curious about the craft behind the performance, Polyrhythmic Prophet delivers a front-row perspective on rhythm’s next frontier. Packed with stories, gear rundowns, and deep technique analysis, this biography will change the way you hear and feel the beat.