Ultimate Drum Lessons: Progressive Rock contains lessons and performances from some of the best-known icons of the genre, including: Neil Peart (Rush), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), Carl Palmer (ELP/Asia), Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard), Chris Pennie (Coheed and Cambria), Simon Phillips (The Who/Toto/Jeff Beck), Todd Sucherman (Styx), and Gregg Bissonnette (David Lee Roth).

The DVD focuses on an understanding and appreciation of the signature elements of progressive drumming: power, odd meters, precision, creativity, and complexity. The program is hosted by prog/fusion legend Rod Morgenstein (The Dixie Dregs), who shares his own insights about this popular genre of music and drumming.