In my years of teaching beginner drum students and advising their parents, I have often been asked to provide my input what the difference is between four and five piece drum sets. So, what's the...
Posts by Alex Turkovic
Stretches for Drummers: Avoid Hand, Wrist and Finger Injuries
There was a long stretch of my life (pun intended) where I practiced relentlessly; probably five to six hours per day! I could not have sustained that schedule without taking care of my body in the...
At first, the idea of decorating your house with drum-related decor can seem a bit hoaky - but done tastefully, percussion instruments can add a unique flair to the interior of any home. So, in...
Why Practicing Drumming Without Drums Is So Important (and How To Do It Right)
As a drummer, I've spent a lot of time behind a drum set, practicing diligently and it wasn't until about 5 years into my drumming endeavor that I learned about the benefits of not practicing on an...
I've often been asked by the parents of my drum students to provide some much needed TLC to their inexpensive or poor condition snare drums. As such, I've gotten relatively proficient at this sort of...
As a lifelong drummer, I've always had a few drums kicking around that were never used for their intended purpose. And there have been more than a few occasions where those drums have wound up as...