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Samantha Landa  /  Beginner Lessons
7 Ways To Practice Drums Without A Drum Set
No drums? No problem! Here are a few ways to become a better drummer in other ways.

Drumeo Team  /  Beginner Lessons
The Best Drum Sets For Kids (2024)
Most of these drum sets are perfectly-sized for kids. Check out these reviews!

Drumeo Team  /  Beginner Lessons
Drums Vs. Guitar: Here’s The One You Should Learn
We break down all the pros and cons of learning drums vs. learning guitar. Let's settle it once and for all.

Drumeo Team  /  Beginner Lessons
24 Drumming Questions (Solved)
This resource answers the most commonly asked drumming questions.

Drumeo Team  /  Beginner Lessons
10+ Free Tools & Resources For Drummers
Here are 10 free tools to help any drummer learn, perform, or record drums better.

Brandon Toews  /  Beginner Lessons
The 5 Easiest Songs To Learn On Drums
If you're a beginner drummer, here are 5 easy songs you can start playing right now.

Brandon Toews  /  Beginner Lessons
The Best Drumsticks (2023)
This guide will show you the best drumsticks, plus recommendations for electronic drums and genres like rock, jazz and metal.

Drumeo Team  /  Gear
The Different Types Of Drumsticks (And The Best To Buy)
Learn all about the different types of drumsticks - photos, videos, and examples included!

Domino Santantonio  /  Practice Tips
Learn To Play Drums In 10 Minutes
Domino Santantonio coaches you through learning and practicing the most popular beginner drum beat.

Rob Mitzner  /  Tutorials & Transcriptions
20 Easy Drum Songs For Beginners
Here are 20 easy drum songs that a beginner drummer can play.

Emmanuelle Caplette  /  Practice Tips
Try This 5 Minute Beginner Drum Warmup
Practice along with Emmanuelle Caplette as you go through this 5 min beginner drum warmup.

Rob Mitzner  /  Drum Beats
13 Easy Drum Beats For Beginners
If you're a new drummer and don't know where to start, these easy drum beats will set you on the road to greatness!

Rob Mitzner  /  Song Tips
How To Read Drum Music (For Beginners)
Wondering how to read drum music? It'll open up more gigs and opportunities. Here's a guide to get you started.

Samantha Landa  /  Beginner Lessons
Are Drums Hard To Learn? (And Other Beginner Questions Answered)
Is drumming hard? Is it expensive? What's the best age to start? Find out with this FAQ for anyone who's thinking about playing drums.

Jared Falk  /  Beats & Fills
Drum Chops For Beginners
What are chops? And can a beginner learn how to shred? Here are 6 patterns you can try.

JJ Jones  /  Drum Beats
Drum Beats Everyone Should Know
A well-rounded drummer should know the most popular beats in most styles. Here's a quick rundown.

Raghav Mehrotra  /  Drummers
6 Tips To Crush Your First Live Drumming Gig
Nervous about performing live for the first time? These tips should put your mind at ease.

JJ Jones  /  Drum Fills
How To Play Drum Fills
Many of these drum fills have stood the test of time. Now you can steal them for your toolbox!

Jared Falk  /  Drum Fills
3 Easy Fills That Sound Hard
In just 10 minutes, you'll learn three fills that sound difficult but are actually simple.

JJ Jones  /  Practice Tips
How To Prepare For Your First Gig 
If you're feeling nervous about playing in front of an audience for the first time, here are some tips to keep you calm and organized.

Jared Falk  /  Hand Technique
How To Hold Drumsticks (Step-By-Step With Video)
In this quick video for beginner drummers, you'll learn how to hold your drumsticks using matched grip.

JJ Jones  /  Drum Fills
7 Beginner Drum Fills (For Any Style)
These 7 beginner drum fills will level up your drumming, and add something awesome to your drum beats.

Ash Pearson  /  Drum Beats
3 Metal Double Kick Beats For Beginners
Every beginner metal drummer should know these three beats. Can you guess what they are?

Jared Falk  /  Practice Tips
The 12 Most Common Mistakes Drummers Make
Have you been making any of these 12 mistakes? Here's how to break through those roadblocks.

Samantha Landa  /  Beginner Lessons
How To Play Drums (And Teach Yourself)
In this beginner's guide, you’ll learn how to choose gear, how to play drums, and even how to read music.

Carson Gant  /  Gear
How To Buy A Drum Kit For Your Child
When is the right time? Acoustic or electric? Which brands are best and how much does it cost?

Carson Gant  /  Beginner Lessons
This Show Will Get Your Kids To Love Drumming
In the first episode of "The Rhythmic Adventures of Captain Carson", Carson Gant and friends show preschoolers why rhythm is awesome.

Carson Gant  /  Beginner Lessons
5 Ways To Inspire Kids To Play Music
Here are 5 positive ways parents can introduce kids to music (and maybe even inspire an interest in the drums).

Jared Falk  /  Practice Tips
4 Drum Warm-Up Exercises For Beginners
Are you a beginner? Try these four rudiment-based warm-ups on the drum set.

Carson Gant  /  Beginner Lessons
How To Teach Kids Simple Rhythms
Here are two ways to get kids playing simple rhythms on their first or second try.

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