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5 Headphone Brands Drummers Should Use

I don’t care much for lengthy reviews with extremely technical terms. I like simple descriptions that help guide my decisions. However, I have a very particular tolerance for audio quality in the headphones I buy. Whether its based on time spent in studios, in store testing, or purchases I’ve made, the 5 brands below seemContinue reading “5 Headphone Brands Drummers Should Use”

#DrumStudentTabloids: Avery & Truett Easley

It’s Ringo, wait… It’s 2 Ringo’s…. Nope, even better… It’s Avery and Truett Easley just sporting very relevant Beatles hair styles. No surprise that The Beatles are actually one of their favorite bands, along with The Beastie Boys. Maybe its something about band names that start with “B”…? I absolutely love teaching group drum lessonsContinue reading “#DrumStudentTabloids: Avery & Truett Easley”

#DrumStudentTabloids: John Lavin

Teaching adults is very enjoyable for me. With years of experience behind them and an insightful world view, drum lessons become more than simply learning an instrument. In the case of John Lavin, it’s an exploration of culture and self-identity. John teaches English at Kensington Business High School and orchestrates a drum circle for the students, encouragingContinue reading “#DrumStudentTabloids: John Lavin”

5 Reasons to Take Drum Lessons In Philadelphia This Summer

Summer has arrived Philadelphia and as usual, there is no shortage of awesome things to do around town. In the midst of street festivals, concerts, and baseball games, I have another ageless and timeless activity worth pursuing: DRUM LESSONS – But Jon, is drumming really a summertime activity? Well, it’s not limited to summer but hereContinue reading “5 Reasons to Take Drum Lessons In Philadelphia This Summer”

4 Steps to Strengthening Your Practice Routine

It would take every finger on the cast of Whiplash to tally up the number of reasons my students have claimed they were unable to practice between lessons. OK, fine… I get it. Drums aren’t the end all be all for EVERYONE. Sometimes I guess the geometry homework or taxes take priority. However, I think this goes beyond notContinue reading “4 Steps to Strengthening Your Practice Routine”