Why You Shouldn’t Compare Yourself To Other Drummers

Why you shouldn't compare yourself to other drummers

Do you compare yourself to other drummers?

And if so: Why?

Do you think it helps you to become better?

Or do you do it just for the fun of it?

To be perfectly honest, I too used to compare myself to other drummers back in my beginner days.

I guess that’s the nature of us humans:

We want to be better than … Or at least be as good as …

Am I right? 🙂

However, comparing yourself to person X or Y doesn’t help you.

On the contrary, it’s mostly a waste of your precious time.

At least that’s what I learned a long time ago.

Let’s take a closer look at it.

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3 Awesome Reasons For Making Music

Making music reasons

Do you love making music?

Or are you thinking about learning an instrument right now?

If so, what are your reasons for this?

As I love making music myself, I’m going to write about my personal reasons to rock.

Maybe they inspire you to grab a pair of drum sticks too?

That’ll be awesome – so let’s go! 🙂

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You’re A Drum Beginner? 3 Crucial Things You Have To Know!

You're a drum beginner? 3 things you have to know!

As a drum beginner, there lies a great musical journey ahead of you.

What I can say from the bottom of my heart: Enjoy it!

It will be a crazy as well as a joyful ride. 🙂

However, I’m sure you know the saying:

Each medal has two sides to it.

Being a drum beginner or musician in general is no exception.

So in this drumming guide, you’ll learn about 3 things I wish I knew when I was a newbie behind the kit.

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Are Expensive Drums Crucial For Your Great Sound?

Expensive drums - do you really need them?

Expensive drums and cymbals are not only looking but sounding cool. Do you agree?

Well, it depends on the musician playing the instruments.

At least that’s what I’ve noticed over and over again during my musical career.

Let me get this one straight for you:

If you want to sound good or even great as a musician, you don’t necessarily need to have expensive equipment.

However, the cheapest stuff won’t work either.

Because what you really need is quality and reliability.

This duo goes for your musical skills as a drummer as well. 🙂

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New Into Drumming? My Most Important Advice

New into drumming - the most important advice

When you’re new into drumming, everything might seem a little overwhelming.

And I’m not only talking about the good, but also the not so lovely things.

The great news is: You’re entering a world full of joy and wonderful experience ahead. Enjoy your stay! 🙂

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Drumming As A Hobby: Science vs My Opinion

Drumming as hobby

Drumming is your hobby?

Great choice!

Why so?

In this drumming guide, I’ll write about the greatest benefits of you playing the drums according to science.

Then I’ll compare them with my own experience.

Ready for some mash-up of facts and thoughts?

Nice, let’s do this! 🙂

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Is Reading Sheet Music Important For Drummers?

How important is reading drums sheet music

Is reading sheet music really that important for drummers?

That’s a question I’ve been asked a lot.

To be honest, I love drums sheet music. I do not always use it, however. But when I do it helps me a lot. 😉

In this article, I’d like to show you the greatest advantages of being a good reader first.

Then you’ll learn why I always teach reading skills in my drum lessons.

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How To Practice Drumming: Crucial Basics For Beginners

practice drumming beginners
How to practice drumming for beginners

Practice drumming on a regular base is the key to become a great musician.

However, it isn’t always clear how to start your hard hitting journey.

Or what’s meant by the concept of practicing after all.

If you agree and don’t know how you should fill your practice time or start drumming in general, my blog hopefully will help you out. 🙂

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