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When you're learning drums, it's important to get in the right mindset before a lesson or practice. These drum warm-up routines from San Diego, CA teacher Maegan W. will help you focus, and get your body ready to play...  The way you warm up effects the way you play. A good drum warm-up routine will keep you in shape and help you keep your skills up to speed. It will help you focus your mind, and prepare your body for an effective practice or a killer show. There are many different drum

So you or your child has started taking drum lessons and now you need to buy some gear. Not sure which set is the best one for you? Don't worry, you're not alone. Here, drum teacher Maegan W. shares her tips for buying your first drum set... Are you a beginner drummer looking to buy your first drum set? If so, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, we'll give you a rundown of everything you need to know in order to find the perfect set of drums for your needs.  Keep readin

When you're learning drums, it's important to find fun and easy ways to practice on the go. Grab your smartphone because here, Edmond, OK drum instructor Tracy D. shares her picks for the best mobile apps for drummers... App developers have certainly made great tools available for musicians, and a few fantastic apps for drummers. So whether you're a beginner or an intermediate drummer, here are 11 smartphone apps you should download, now! Drum Set apps These smartphone apps

Want to take your drumming to the next level? Learn how to write drum fills. Here, Chicago, IL drum instructor Michael P. shares his three simple steps to create powerful drum fills... As a a drum teacher, I hear a lot of questions about drum fills. Drum fills are great additions to spice up a song and show off your chops, but when you sit down to write a fill, it’s easy to end up scratching your head and asking yourself, “what do I do now?” So next time you find yourself

So you want to sound like Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses or Vinny Appice of Black Sabbath during your first drum lesson? It's a great goal to have, but you'll need to be patient at first! Learning the drums is a process, and sometimes a long one at that. Are drums hard to learn? That really all depends on you. But if you set yourself up for success in the right ways, you’ll speed up the learning process and reach your goals that much sooner. Learn with a Teacher You can bang away on your

When you're learning to play drums there is a lot of new gear to acquire. A drum set or practice pad, and of course drum sticks. Here, Edmond, OK teacher Tracy D. explains the different types of drum sticks, and breaks down which drum sticks are the best...  Your drum sticks are your tools of the trade, and as time goes on, you will acquire more drum sticks in your arsenal. So which drum sticks are the best? This gear guide will explore drum stick structure and application, and teach yo

We’ve all seen those adorable YouTube viral videos of toddler prodigies wailing away on the drums. If your child has expressed an interest in learning to play the drums, you should know your options before getting too excited! There are many different ways to get your child started on a lifetime of musical enjoyment playing the drums. From a toddler drum set to practice pads to the latest silent (or low volume) electronic drum kit, you can encourage your child’s interest until he or she is

Learning to play the drums means new equipment, new skills, and new terminology. Here, San Diego, CA drum teacher Maegan W. breaks down some basic drum terms so you can walk the walk and talk the talk... Whether you're new to the drumming world or you're a seasoned pro, these drum terms are the ABC's that every drummer should know. But before you dive into the list of drum sound terms below, get some inspiration by checking out this video of drumming techniques - you’ll be grooving i

  If you want to be a solid all-around drummer, you have to work on the individual drumming components. This means developing your snare and bass drum technique. Here, drum instructor Tracy D. offers her tips and exercises to help you improve your bass drum technique... The bass drum is an important part of the drum set. It provides the beat that holds the rhythm together. If you are a beginner drummer, you may be wondering how to get the most out of your bass drum technique.  In

If you're new to the drums, should you focus on drum music from one particular genre -- or explore several different styles? Here, Decatur, GA teacher Paul S. shares his advice...   It’s a thrilling time to be a musician, let alone a drummer. 2015 will continue to reveal the trend of a brave new world, a world where one person can record a fantastic album alone in their bedroom and a viral musical sensation can blow up overnight. While capitalizing on Internet success may occasionally