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Carson G.
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Hyattsville, MD
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Douglas O.
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Delaware, OH
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- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- BS Communications/Radio Television Production from Ohio University
- Teaching since 1978
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Kevin F.
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Mesa, AZ
Starting at $30
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- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaches students 5 and up
- Teaching since 1988
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John M.
26 Reviews
Carlsbad, CA
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- Teaching since 1993
- Studied Music Theroy & Music History from Palomar College
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Jordan M.
119 Reviews
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- 2013 Award for Outstanding Graduate Student - Music - from San Diego State University School of Music and Dance Faculty
- Teaches students 8 and up
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Casey C.
40 Reviews
Online
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- Teaching since 2000
- Teaches students 7 and up
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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The average cost of 60-minute Drums lessons is $66. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and location, you should expect to spend between $17 and $135 per hour.
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How Often Should You Tune Your Drums?
Keeping your drums in tune is essential for your sound. Here, Seattle, WA drum teacher Mason L. shares his advice for how often you should be tuning a drum set...
Anyone who has ever played a drum set knows that, in order to sound good, each drum needs to be tuned to the right pitch. Just like with any other musical instrument, it is important to have your drums properly tuned so that they will blend together and create a cohesive sound. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of how
A Beginner's Guide to Playing Drums: Where Should I Start?
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.
Here are four steps to take that will keep your drumming skills strong for years to come:
Find a Qualified Drum Teacher
This is one of the most important steps, and just so happens to be the first one you'll need to do! The key is to find