1. When you first start playing make sure you have a drum teacher because you may pick up some bad habits
without one. - Matt
2. Don't wait until the day of the gig to tune your drums. Tune them in advance so you'll be a lot closer
to that desired sound when you're ready to perform. - Miles
3. For hardware, use a travel golf case. It holds alot. - Shaun
4. Drum Teachers - Want to make it more interesting for your students? Fill your drum room with percussion
toys. Bongos, Shakers, Splash Cymbals, etc. and work them into the lessons. It keeps it interesting for them. - Bert
5. I find that in my "Repair Kit', I can use 2 cymbal felts on my sticks if I need "mallets" in a hurry. They
work great - Steve Hlabse
6. This is for all the greatest drummer myths. The truth is that you are the greatest drummer, you just haven't
practiced enough. - Greg
7. Put your drumkey on a rope or keyring so you don't lose it. People like to steal these things so don't
leave them lying around. - Bill
8. If you don't use accents right, then the whole purpose of the song is lost. - Mike
9. Be supportive of other drummers! - Nicole
10. To find the best licks that you can call your own, just get comfortable and jam for a while. When you
find yourself doing something you've never done before that sounds cool, then stop and practice it for a while. Next time
you play, be able to duplicate it. This is how I have come up with all my best stuff! - Lew
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