Category: Advice & Tips
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congas to djembe/djembe to congas
When an established conga player transitions to learn to play djembe he or she has certain advantages and disadvantages. When […] Read More »
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survival skills
In my time I have seen everything happen at playing sessions. From people breakdown crying, to fist fights. Drumming, as […] Read More »
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Silence the inner critic
Silencing the inner critic. For most of us when we are drumming , practicing and playing we are playing to […] Read More »
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Leave your ego at the door please..
Don’t let your ego in the way of making you a great drummer. A great freind and teacher used to […] Read More »
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Increasing your playing speed on any kind of drums
I often hear people, friends and students complain that they can not play as fast as they would like to. […] Read More »
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getting the most out of your drum class
Many of us take drum class after drum class which is great for imersion, for learning by being part of […] Read More »
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Daily practice tips
A good friend and long time drummer recommends that students play every day. Some people think that means they have […] Read More »
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Listening to learn
Many drummers new to the art of djembe music think that they must play and participate in a drum circle, […] Read More »
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Practice in front of a mirror
By practicing in front of a mirror, you can correct mistakes in posture and form. It also helps you to […] Read More »