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

The Medium is the Massage

The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle

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

Repertoire

Stick Control

Syncopation

The Art of Bop Drumming

Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer

New Breed

Essential Dictionary of Music Notation