The snare drum is the most important and versatile drum in your drum set!  It is the mastery and implementation of the snare drum, in concert with other drumming techniques, that will turn you from a good drummer into and artist of drumming!  It's no coincidence that many of the greatest drummers in the world use the snare drum extensively in their rhythms, fills and solos!  Learning to play the snare drum will provide you with a multitude of technical tools, along with a deep well of musical ideas and ability!
Mike Trabulsie