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Learning drums is fun. If you have a desire to learn drums but do not know where to begin, you may find some of these learning resources useful. Taking drum lessons with an experienced drum instructor is the best way to learn drums.

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Drum Set as Timpani

Using Drum Set to Practice Timpani

Practice Timpani at Home Using Drum Set This article will describe how to use the toms and snare drum from your drum set as a substitute for timpani when practicing at home. If your school or orchestra can not accommodate your timpani practice schedule, practicing at home can be a…

illustration of how to correctly use earplugs for drummers

Ear Plugs Instructions

 

Teaching Philosophy

Teaching Philosophy This page explains my philosophy for teaching drum lessons and how it influences the Drum Studio Policy for my drum students.

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…

illustration of how to correctly use earplugs for drummers

Protect Your Hearing

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…