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When you're learning to play drums, you may want to explore other options to practice your craft besides spending money on an expensive drum set. Here, San Diego, CA drum instructor Maegan W. shares some creative ideas to help you build your own drum set.... Have you ever thought about building your own drum set? Maybe you'd like to save a few bucks and build your own drums instead of shelling out money on an expensive drum kit. Or, maybe you're super crafty and you would just like to

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

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