The lists presented here are in no way comprehensive however may prove a good launching pad when considering the physical, mental, and spiritual components of creating music and art.

Regarding the Creative Process

Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art

On Drumming

Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How To Think Deeply Again

The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle

Repertoire

Stick Control

Ted Reed’s Syncopation

The Art of Bop Drumming

Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer

New Breed

Essential Dictionary of Music Notation