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So your kiddo came to you and said that their musical heart beats to the rhythm of a drum kit—congrats! Learning the drums is a fun, fulfilling endeavor that opens up a wide world of music and instruments to explore. It also comes with a learning curve—especially if you and your child are new to […]

Buying Drums Playing the drums is a lot more enjoyable when the kit you own matches your personal tastes, skill level and physical traits. The key is knowing what to look for on your buying journey, and this guide has been assembled to help you out along the way. Having a basic understanding of what […]

Learning to play the drums can be fun and exciting. But getting started can be difficult for some drummers – especially those who are very young or have never played an instrument before.  Playing the drums requires a certain level of practice and commitment before your child can fully enjoy its benefits. The following drum […]

In order to create a great experience for students and fully develop a school’s overall music program, there are several factors to consider when building a drum line. One of the first priorities is setting the overall structure of the drum line by determining the quantity of products and demands of the program. A well-balanced […]

If someone asks you “who is the most famous percussionist?” it would be difficult to answer right off the bat without some clarifying question – specifically, what genre? Additionally, if you asked ten people to name the most famous percussionist, you’d probably get ten different answers. That’s all to say that narrowing it down to […]