It goes without saying that cost is a huge factor in being and becoming a drummer, as gear isn't cheap. After many years of advising students on first-time gear purchase, I decided to put some of...
Posts by Alex Turkovic
The question of cost is one which frequently comes up when parents first start inquiring about drum lessons for their kids. As it's so frequently asked, I decided to take my own experience as a...
I have answered this particular question quite a bit in my teaching career as many parents of drum students have come to me with this exact question. Surprisingly, the answer isn't quite as clear cut...
Having owned a few double bass drum pedals over the years, I've learned a fair amount about how to properly set them up in the traditional sense as well as some unique and creative ways to use them...
In my experience, there are two kinds of practice for drummers. The first is the arduous, tedious practice session where you are working on rudiments, technique and general improvement. The second is...
There are two things drummers tend to collect: snare drums and cymbals! The reason is because they are the easiest way to add variety to your drum sound. In the many decades I've played drums, I have...