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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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“Am I holding the drumsticks correctly?”… “Should I use matched or traditional grip?”… “How do I play French, American or German Grip?” Wow! No wonder it’s so confusing for...
Read article: Matched Grip or Traditional Grip How-to: Hold your drumsticks correctlyLearning to play the drums, but have no drums? No Problem! We totally get it! It can sometimes be difficult for us drummers to get the opportunity to...
Read article: 4 Easy Ways To Practice Drums Without a Drum SetOne of the biggest milestones for beginner drummers is that great moment when you can play along with a song. Furthermore, if you approach this the right way,...
Read article: Playing Along To Songs On Drums"Should i go Electronic because of the neighbours?" "Would it feel better playing Acoustic?" At our private drum booths Drumstars, We are often asked to give a recommendation...
Read article: Electronic vs Acoustic drums – Choosing the best option for you!Many drum students ask us how long it will take them to be proficient on the drum set when starting out. After a little digging, We usually discover...
Read article: How long does it take to learn the drums?When taking beginner drum lessons, you will hear many weird and wonderful terms used to describe techniques, musicality, and equipment… and Click track is one of them! Drumstars...
Read article: What is a click track?
