Believe it or not, learning how to play the drums is one of the most enriching activities a person can take on. Drumming is not only a great deal of fun, but can be very enriching both mentally and physically (it’s better exercise than many people realize!). It is so good for you there is even something called “drum therapy” and a Therapeutic Drumming Foundation .
Like anything else in life, however, you’ve got to put some work in before you can realize the benefits.
For a lot of people, the biggest issue in terms of learning to play the drums is the cost. Drum sets can be extremely expensive, and the cost for lessons can be even worse. It takes thousands of hours of practice and repetition in order to master an instrument, but sometimes it takes a fair amount of money as well.
Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to save money when learning how to play the drums, especially if you navigate the situation carefully. The following three tips can help you to practice your craft without ending up in debt.
Look for Inexpensive Lessons
In order to learn how to play the drums and truly get the most out of it, you’ve got to take lessons from a professional. Many people believe they can teach themselves how to play the drums, and in some cases this can be true. For the most part, however, lessons are essential, and can speed up the learning process exponentially. In order to stay afloat financially, you’ll need to find an instructor that is willing to teach you at a reasonable rate. One of the best ways to take lessons without spending a fortune is to go through a reputable teaching school or company. Takelessons offers a variety of drum lessons at a reasonable rate. Of course if you are still in school you might be able to get free lessons! You also might be able to arrange a trade with someone who already knows how to play by offering to do something for them, like mow their grass, paint their house or wash their car.
Buy Used
New drumming equipment can cost a veritable fortune, and is definitely not a good option for those who are on a tight budget. One of the greatest things about shopping for drums is that it’s almost always possible to find what you’re looking for as used items, thanks in no small part to the prominence of the Internet. While you need to be careful when shopping for used drums in order to ensure that you don’t end up with a kit that is riddled with problems, you can save a great deal of money by taking this route. For best results, look for single pieces so that you can customize your kit one piece at a time.
Utilize the Internet
For musicians, the Internet is pure gold. There are so many resources online and through YouTube that can help you to learn more about drumming and how to improve that you could literally spend hours a day doing your research and still never run out of material to read. Much of this is available for free, while there are certainly plenty of paid options out there also. Browsing the web in between drum lessons is a great way to keep your mind sharp and focused on percussion, and can help you to learn things that might never come out of a traditional teaching environment.
As difficult as it might seem to afford learning how to play the drums, there are plenty of ways to be thrifty about it. Once you start gigging, the hobby will hopefully be paying for itself!
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