One of the most unfortunate aspects of being drummers is that our instrument is incredibly loud. Most drummers don’t have the privilege of playing as loud as possible without any concern for the space around them. If you live in a suburban neighborhood, you may be wondering what you can do to cut back on …
How to Soundproof a Room for Drumming – Practical Tips for Keeping Your Neighbors Sane Read More »
Making drum videos can be incredibly rewarding. You get to see yourself play and notice things that you may not have by only listening. While making videos is a good practice tool, it’s an even better tool to get your name out there as a drummer. The most popular video platform in the world at …
How to Set Up a Drum Space to Make Videos for YouTube and Other Social Media Read More »
Sabian has been one of the leading cymbal brands since the early 80s. Their HHX and AAX cymbals are iconic in the drumming industry, and I’ve seen so many gigging drummers endorse the brand over the years. This guide will serve as a complete breakdown of everything Sabian offer. I’ll take you through their entire …
Sabian Cymbals Guide – Everything You Need to Know About the Brand Read More »
Zildjian is one of the biggest cymbal entities in the drumming world. They make some of the best-sounding cymbals you could possibly hear in drum setups. However, those pro-grade cymbals cost a fortune. If you want a good set of cymbals but aren’t willing to spend thousands, you should look into the Zildjian S Series. …
Zildjian S Series Guide – Everything You Need to Know About the Zildjian S Cymbals Read More »
If you’re new to buying acoustic drums, you may be wondering what the best brands are. Drum sets as we know them are about 100 years old, so countless brands that sell them have come and gone in that time. Over my drumming career, I’ve been lucky enough to play kits from most of the …
It’s no secret that YouTube is one of the top platforms on the Internet. It’s one of my favorite platforms as anyone can post videos and either make a living for themselves or entertain a wide number of people. That’s easier said than done, though. While someone who is simply speaking can record themselves and …
Starting a YouTube Drumming Channel: A Complete Guide Read More »
Bongos are iconic instruments in the percussion category. Whether you’re a drummer, percussionist, or a college student looking for good vibes, you’d know that a great set of bongos can go a long way. While many sets of bongos are fairly inexpensive, some of them cost several hundred dollars. What’s the difference between cheap and …
How to Find the Best Bongo Drums – The Ultimate Bongo Guide Read More »
While we’ve all been air drumming for years, companies like Aerodrums and Freedrum have taken it to the next level and developed technology that adds sounds to what we’re playing. These tools are intended for fun, practicing, and even recording drum parts. I’m going to compare the two products that they offer and help you …
Aerodrums vs Freedrum Compared – Which Virtual Drumming Tool is Better? Read More »
Over the years, Alesis has provided the drumming world with several beginner drum sets. Some of them have been excellent, others have been questionable. Many of them have been discontinued, but you can still find a few in music stores. One of the popular kits that Alesis produced for several years was the DM6. We’re …
Alesis Nitro vs DM6 Compared – Which Kit is Better for Beginners? Read More »
The Nitro and Surge are two of the entry-level electronic drum sets that Alesis offers. Both are excellent kits, but there are a few key differences between each one. I needed to get an affordable electronic kit for my students at the school I used to work at, so I ended up looking very deeply …
Alesis Nitro vs Surge Compared – What’s the Difference? Read More »
