Category: Getting Started

Your Complete Guide to Getting Started on the Drums

This guide is designed to equip those just starting out with the best information and advice to move forward confidently. I discuss the equipment you need to get started, the options you have to learn the basics, and the fundamentals of practice and getting better.  What Do I Need to Get Started?​ A whole drum

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26 Great Drum Songs for Beginners to Practice With

A graded list of beginner songs for new drummers to play along with.
Starting slow, we gradually increase the tempo and add more interesting bass drum patterns.
Whatever your preference for music you should find something here that ignites your enthusiasm.
As beginners we need to learn time-keeping and consistency. These songs have been specifically chosen to help you develop these two key drumming skills.

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How to Find a Good Drum Tutor & Accelerate Your Progress

Introduction When you’re learning a new skill, it can be hard to know exactly what to do next. The internet puts a wealth of information at your fingertips, everything you need to get better. But it’s all jumbled. The easy stuff is mixed in with the complicated stuff. This makes the journey pretty bumpy. Having

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Bringing Live Music Back to the Living Room

In today’s world, music is everywhere. We hear it in shops, at events, in films and television shows. We have access to the wealth of the world’s music in the palm of our hand. But how much of this music is live? How much of it is actually alive? Live Music. Dead Music? Live music

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Acoustic vs. Electronic Drums

I am commonly asked these two questions:  1. How soon after commencing lessons should I purchase a drum kit? 2. Should I buy an electronic or an acoustic set?  The drums can be very difficult to practice without the kit in front of you, especially if you are learning grooves and are expected to play along

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