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Based in Washington, Tyne and Wear, Drumstars offers one-to-one drum lessons for all ages and abilities.
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On Monday 12th and 19th February, Drumshop welcomed Tony McNally, aka ToneAlly, for a drumming masterclass! Renowned for his appearances on the TV series Dragons’ Den, Tony brought...
Read article: ToneAlly Drumming MasterclassToneAlly Drumming MasterclassDrums are one of the world’s oldest musical instrument dating as far back as 5500BC originating in China and eventually spread all across Asia. Later, drums found their...
Read article: 3 Parts of the Drumset You May Not Know AboutAs we are edging closer to Christmas, some of you guys may be debating on whether to get a new drum kit. You may have concerns about how...
Read article: Keep Husht! – How To Make Your Acoustic Drum Kit QuieterAre you ready to Rock? Rockschool’s next Face-to-Face Music Exam term starts from 12th November – 22nd December 2021. The Exam entry deadline is on 31st October and...
Read article: Rockschool RSL Awards Exam Deadline 31.10.21|Enter Your Exam Online TodayI have been playing Drums now for nearly 17 years, and over that time i have found many creative ways to practice without necessarily needing a Drum Kit,...
Read article: Why A Practice Routine Is So Important….Even Without A Drum Kit!What are Rudiments? Drum rudiments are the key that unlock every possibility around the drum set, but to put it simply its a pattern that is played with...
Read article: The 4 Rudiment Families: Explained
