Private lessons with top Drums instructors near San Diego, CA

Have you ever watched a cool drum cover video on YouTube and thought to yourself, "I wish I could do that?" Well, guess what...you can! Here, drum instructor Maegan W. shares six simple steps to help you create your own drum cover... It seems like drummers are taking center stage these days with the help of one major tool, the drum cover. Drum covers can be considered the ultimate outlet for artistic expression. Not only can you share your unique drumming style, but you can also creat

Kids are much more likely to practice drums when they're having fun, and that starts with song selection. Here, San Diego, CA drum teacher Maegan W. shares some easy drum songs that are kid tested and parent approved... If you want to keep your child interested in playing drums and motivated to practice, you have to make sure they're having fun. So many music teachers are stuck in the past when it comes to choosing practice songs, but that's boring for kids. Here are some easy drum so

Ready to start playing drums? Learning how to play can be exciting and rewarding - but there are a few things that you should do before you dive in headfirst - you'll be glad later on that you've taken a few steps to prepare for playing drums down the road. So you want to learn how to play drums? The good news is that it's not as hard to learn to play drums as it may seem at first. With the right instruction, and a bit of practice, you'll be pounding out rhythms in no time.  But where shoul

  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 the heartbeat and backbone of your drum kit, and the bass guitar’s close friend. The bass drum also drives the marching band and adds the dramatic effect to the large concert ensemble. Like the s

Finding the best electronic drum set for you may take some research and savvy shopping. Here are some helpful tips from Rosedale, MD teacher Theresa D...   Are you a beginning drummer, a drummer that is looking for something different, or a composer looking to add some beats tracks to a song? Well, buying an electronic drum set may be the answer that you are looking for -- but there are many different drums to choose from. Here are some tips for buying the best electronic drum set for you

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

Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate drummer, you may have aspirations to perform or play with a band. Here, Edmond, OK drum instructor Tracy D. shares five important steps to help you take your drumming skills to the next level... Taking your drumming from the practice room to the stage requires a whole new set of skills. You have to learn to play in tandem with others to develop a certain sound and feel. While playing drums on stage requires a lot of practice and experie

One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself or your children is the gift of music - by learning how to play an instrument, use your voice, or simply appreciate the artform. If you’ve always wanted to play the drums, you have more options than ever before. Today, technology from companies like Roland, Alesis, and Yamaha have given us electronic drum kits so you can practice anywhere, and at anytime. The features that come with these kits give you a variety of drum sounds to work with, repl

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 add some deep, booming sounds to your drum solos, then you need to develop your bass drum technique . Here, Saint Paul, MN drum instructor John S. shares his five keys to help you improve your bass drumming skills... The bass drum is the heart and soul of the drum set. If you've ever been to a rock concert or blasted the radio in your car, you know that the bass drum is the drum that you actually feel. The bass drum is important, it's often up to the bass drum to