I think most people can agree that the idea of being a drummer is super cool, but it’s still an instrument that lacks the same popularity in lessons and willingness to get started as—say—piano and guitar. Even culturally, I can say that as a musician, I know far fewer drummers than other instrumentalists, and they
You don’t need a full drum kit to become a strong drummer. As teachers who work with beginner percussion students every day, we’ve seen some of our most consistent progress come from students who practice creatively—on couches, desktops, and even knees. This guide shows you how to practice drums without a drum set using simple
Maintenance—it’s a part of everything we care about, including the things that bring us joy. For musicians, and especially drummers, that means taking care of your instrument. The drum set, while wonderfully expressive and exhilarating to play, does need some upkeep. But here’s the silver lining: each time you replace your drum heads, you’re also
This family was about to buy a completely new drum set when all they really needed to get their drums sounding great is some new heads. Luckily, I’m an honest mechanic!
