Tag: Drum lessons

  • A tough decision.

    The decisions you make determine your fate when you’re a self-employed musician. You have to take the little decisions like the ones who concern what you wear for a gig, and the medium ones like which kind of car you buy, and the big ones like deciding to become a teacher or a player. All…

  • When music becomes the purpose

    I know someone who went to Russia back in the 90s to discover what young and upcoming musicians were playing there. I know someone else who decided to travel to Rio De Janeiro for Carnival to get acquainted with the Samba. I know a third person who was browsing the CD racks of Tower Records…

  • Resolution

    Is it too late? For resolution, I mean. Am I out of time? Anybody? No answers! Ok, then, I’ll decide: no too late. Just on time. I was right on. That was easy. So, first of all, here goes: Happy New Year! I hope all your wishes and dreams come true. Second, as per title…

  • What the others do in music. Part 3.

    So far, we’ve learned that what we practice and what we can perform for others are two different things. We’ve also discovered that performing can help resolve many issues in real time. We concluded the last entry with a cliffhanger: What should we do if we don’t have a band to try things out with?…

  • What others do in music. Part 2.

    What we have determined in the first part is something that I am sure any musician has experienced and dreaded: you practice a tune your butt off and you can’t play it correctly in front of an audience. I hinted that the remedy is playing with others. Hmm, the plot thickens. What “others” am I…

  • What the others do in music. Part 1.

    As one journeys through learning to play piano or learning to play drums, something weird happens. And like everybody else, I am a victim of this phenomenon. It frustrates me and makes me feel weak like my efforts are not rewarded by what they are due through practice and lifelong playing. Instead of explaining the…

  • What’s the Best Age to Start Music Lessons (for Kids & Adults)

    I’ll give you my answer right away: I don’t know the “perfect age” to start learning an instrument. I’ve seen people starting to play piano or drums as an adult hobby in their thirties or even later and ending up as dedicated musicians or even professionals. And it wasn’t luck—it was a lot of hard…

  • 5 Ways to Fit Music Lessons into Your Busy Schedule

    To fit music lessons into a busy schedule, you can: schedule dedicated practice time in your calendar, break practice sessions into smaller chunks, utilize short “in-between” moments, consider online lessons for flexibility, and communicate with your teacher about your availability to find suitable lesson times; essentially, prioritize music practice by treating it like any other important appointment…

  • The Importance of Balancing an Activity with Academics/Work

    Balancing activities with academics or work is important for success and well-being. It can help you:  Here are some tips for balancing activities with academics or work:

  • 8 reasons why an adult hobby can help improve cognitive abilities?!

    Can learning an instrument improve cognitive abilities? Yes. Here are eight reasons why you should take the leap and learn to play piano as an adult or take beginner drum lessons. Other benefits of learning an instrument include improved attention, Improved thinking skills, Improved fine motor skills, and Improved non-verbal reasoning.