

Buying Your First Drum Set
Electronic or Acoustic? What name brand is the best? Wood, metal, or acrylic? What are the most common sizes? These are some of the common questions I get from students trying to purchase their first drum kit. I've compiled 2 lists of my top 3 recommended electronic drum kits and top 3 acoustic drum kits for under $500 to get you started on your rhythmic journey. TOP 3 ELECTRONIC KITS ddrum DD1: http://www.musicarts.com/ddrum-DD1-Electronic-Drumset-H70450-i1733295.mac?pfm=bay


Top 4 Cymbal Packages for Beginner/Intermediate Drummers
Most of my students are beginner/intermediate players using entry-mid level drum kits. It is very common for these type of kits to include a set of stock cymbals that sound harsh and bend/crack after a few months of use. With several brands and packages available, shopping for new cymbals can be quite overwhelming and is inevitably one of the most common questions I get from my students or their parents. I've compiled a list of what I consider to be the top 4 cymbal packages