I’m In The School Band – Should I Take Private Lessons?

I’m In The School Band – Should I Take Private Lessons? Band teachers appreciate having students who take private lessons in the band. Students who are privately taught tend to advance faster and with greater comprehension than those who are not. Having these students in the band improves the overall quality of the band performance.…

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How To Write Drum Set Notation

Drum Notation Hand Written

How to Write Drum Set Music Notation Knowing how to write drum notation gives you an advantage as a student and a performer. You will often find it useful to write a drum rhythm or fill that you want to remember.

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Studio Policy

Drum Lesson Policy Practice Students should practice daily between lessons. Beginning students should practice 20 minutes daily; Intermediate students 30-60 minutes daily; Advanced students 60 minutes daily. Lesson time is not practice time. Please come prepared. Hearing Protection Always use appropriate ear protection. Ask me if you need advice. See my advice on How To…

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Protect Your Hearing

illustration of how to correctly use earplugs for drummers

Protect Your Hearing Hearing protection is an important consideration for all musicians. Since drummers are exposed to some of the loudest sounds, they need to take special care to protect their hearing. Damaged hearing can not be repaired. The only way to preserve your hearing is to protect your ears from loud sounds. Genetics plays…

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