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How To Make A Living Playing The Drums Learning the Essentials Introduction: One question that always pops up in the forums and in conversations between drummers is, ‘How do I make money from playing the drums?’ Many of us play for fun but almost all of us would love the opportunity to do it for a living.

Why Do Drummers Wear Gloves A Comprehensive Guide Intro Have you ever watched a drummer and wondered about the gloves they’re wearing? It might seem like an odd choice at first. After all, most musicians don’t wear gloves when playing their instruments. As someone who has been behind the drum set for years, I can tell you

The Top 10 Drum Books Learning the Essentials Introduction: It’s your birthday! Congratulations! You’ve just received an Amazon gift certificate and you’re trawling through the book section to find something that’ll improve your drum skills. What do you go for? What should you work on next? Which book is going to make the biggest difference

Why Do Drummers Wear Headphones? A Comprehensive Guide Intro Spotting a drummer wearing headphones during a performance or recording session is as common as seeing a guitarist with a pick. But what’s the real deal behind this? Is it a mere accessory or something more functional? Those headphones, often termed as “monitoring” or “isolation headphones” are

How To Tune Your Drums Learning the Essentials Introduction: You could be the best player in the world but if your drums are out of tune your gonna sound like crap. Unfortunately, most drummers think tuning is a bit of a mystery so they never quite get the sound they’re after. Good news is, your

Why Do Drummers Make Weird Faces? A Comprehensive Guide Intro Ever noticed how drummers often look like they’re wrestling with complex thoughts or experiencing a range of emotions while they play? It’s not just for show. As a drummer, I’ve experienced firsthand the reasons behind these distinctive expressions. These facial contortions are a mix of

How To Practice The Drums Learning the Essentials Introduction: Have you ever wondered how to make the most of your practice time? Well, you’re not the only one. We all reach a point in our drumming where we start to ask important questions like, What should I practice? and, What’s the most effective way for

Top 20 Greatest Drummers Of All Time Learning the Essentials Introduction: A big part of being a drummer is knowing your history and all of the great drummers that have come before you. What they did, how they played and the impact they have had on the world of music. Some drummers come and go

Do Electronic Drum sets Sound like real Drums A Comprehensive Guide Intro When you think of drumming, do you imagine the classic, resonating thump of acoustic drums or are you tuned into the modern, versatile sound of electronic drum sets? The big question is: Can electronic drums truly mimic the sound of traditional acoustic drums?