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Read more about the article How Do Drummers Get Paid at Church?

How Do Drummers Get Paid at Church?

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Drummers who play for church services get paid the same way as other staff members of the church get paid, usually with a weekly paycheck from a payroll department that…

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Read more about the article How Long Do Drummers Practice (Less is More)?

How Long Do Drummers Practice (Less is More)?

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Suggested Practice Times for Drummers: BeginnersAt Least 30 Minutes Per DayAdvanced PlayersAt Least an Hour Per Day Daily Consistency is More Important than Length of Time Each PracticePractice is one…

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Read more about the article How to Make a Living as a Drummer (It’s Possible)

How to Make a Living as a Drummer (It’s Possible)

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I often ask myself how I can make a living as a drummer simply because playing music has always been a passionate necessity for me to feel fulfilled in life.…

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Read more about the article Which Drummers Never Took Lessons? (Do Lessons Matter?)

Which Drummers Never Took Lessons? (Do Lessons Matter?)

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You might be surprised to learn that some of the most well-known drummers (and some of your favorite ones) are self-taught musicians. While the majority of famous drummers have had…

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Read more about the article How to Find a Band as a Drummer (and Thrive)

How to Find a Band as a Drummer (and Thrive)

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Being a musician is a rewarding career, whether you become famous or play small venues. To find a band as a drummer you will need to: networkread through advertisementsadvertise yourself…

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Read more about the article Do Drummers Need to Read Music?

Do Drummers Need to Read Music?

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Reading music is often seen as an intimidating venture, especially for drummers. As drums are not a pitch specific instrument, many drummers wonder if reading music is a useful skill. …

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Read more about the article How to Play Drums Quietly In Your Apartment (And Jam)

How to Play Drums Quietly In Your Apartment (And Jam)

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Drums are one of the loudest, if not the loudest, musical instruments. They're made to carry sound long distances. Keeping drums quiet while practicing in an apartment can be a…

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Read more about the article Single Bass vs Double Bass Drums – Which is Best?

Single Bass vs Double Bass Drums – Which is Best?

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If you want to stir things up, ask a room of drummers, which is the better choice: Single bass or double bass drums? Even though I've never actually asked a…

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Read more about the article Is Drumming Easy? (Should You Try It?)

Is Drumming Easy? (Should You Try It?)

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During the past twenty years, I've noticed drumming is often misperceived as easy because it seems to require less musical theory. Although this can be true, the level of accuracy…

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Read more about the article Are Drummers Real Musicians?

Are Drummers Real Musicians?

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One of the most common stereotypes about drummers is that they are not real musicians. Many people view them as less intelligent members of the band who don't have any…

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I'm Tyler Marks, creator of DrumSector.com. I currently play mostly jazz percussion in the Boston area. You will find articles here by me and different drummers throughout the USA who provide their unique perspectives on the craft of drumming.

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