Blake Fleming is a percussionist, author and educator known for his involvement with several influential experimental bands. His first book, The Book of Rhythm, is an unprecedented encyclopedia of over 5,000 meticulously organized rhythms for all instruments. The book has been sold in over 20 countries worldwide and was a top 5 instruction book in the 2020 Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll. He was included in SPIN’s 100 Greatest Drummers of Alternative Music and has recorded and toured extensively, working with luminaries in the jazz, rock and avant-garde worlds. Fleming’s drumming has been written about in such major publications as The New York Times, NPR.com, Spin, Rolling Stone, MOJO, Modern Drummer, DRUM!, Dangerous Minds, and Pitchfork.  Alongside a variety of studio work, he also enjoys teaching students worldwide with live online lessons and is an adjunct professor at The State University of New York at Oneonta. 

Blake proudly endorses Vic Firth sticks, mallets, beaters and brushes.