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How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Drum Set (Pro Drummer’s Experience)

Shipping a drum set is something that drummers don’t think of until they have to do it. When it gets to that, ...

​​How to Dampen a Snare Drum (13 Ways That Work)

While snare drums feel incredibly satisfying to play, they always come with pesky overtones that ring for too long. Some drummers love ...

How to Set Up a Drum Kit for Beginners (Drum Teacher Explains)

Drum kits have many components that can make setting them up fairly confusing if you’ve never done it before. New drummers may ...

How I Set Up a Hi-Hat Stand for Different Sounds (Pro Drummer’s Take)

If you’re new to drumming, setting up a hi-hat stand is undoubtedly one of the most confusing parts of putting a drum ...

How I Soundproof My Room for Drums (Pro Drummer Explains)

Have you ever had someone complain that your drumming was too loud? It’s something we’ve all been through, and it’s never a ...

How To Tune Drums (Pro Drummer Explains)

Tuning drums well is something that many new drummers struggle with. We all struggled at first, but we learned a few helpful ...

Pro Drummer Explains How to Muffle a Bass Drum (8 Ways That Work)

Muffling your bass drum can often be one of the hardest aspects of creating a great overall drum kit sound. Larger drums ...

How Long Does It Take to Learn Drums (Drum Teacher Explains)

Learning to play the drums is a lifelong journey that never quite ends. However, there are certain points where you can pinpoint ...

How to Set Up Cymbals (Drum Teacher Explains)

Learning how to set cymbals up can be daunting after looking at every pro drummer’s setup. Much like setting up a drum ...

How to Buy Your First Drum Set (Drum Teacher Explains)

If you’ve been thinking about buying your first drum kit, you may have ended up here to make sure that you buy ...

​​How to Make Drums Quieter – 15 Tips and Tricks to Reduce Drum Noise!

While it’s incredibly fun to bang out on the drums to your favorite songs, the unfortunate part of drumming is that it’s ...

Drum Teacher Explains How to Play Electronic Drums with Headphones

When you play electronic drums, there are several ways in which you can hear the audio that the drum module is producing. ...

How to Hold Drum Sticks (Drum Teacher Explains)

Holding a pair of drumsticks sounds like a simple concept, but it can become very confusing the longer you sit with sticks ...

Pro Drummer Explains How to Mic Drums (With Microphone Suggestions)

Learning how to mic and mix a drum kit is one of the most daunting parts of playing the instrument. It’s not ...

Pro Drummer Explains: How to Measure Drum Heads

Is it time to change the drumheads on your kit? You’re going to need to know all their measurements so that you ...

Can You Store Drums in a Garage or Shed? (Pro Drummer’s Take)

Most people realize how bulky drum kits are when they can’t use them. When the time comes to store them away, you ...

Drumming Blisters – How I Deal with Them and How to Avoid Them (Pro Drummer’s Take)

Developing blisters is one of the worst side effects of playing the drums. It makes holding the drumsticks feel very uncomfortable, and ...

How to Learn Drums without a Drum Set (Drum Teacher Explains)

If you’ve always wanted to play the drums, you shouldn’t wait until you have a full drum set to get started. Buying ...