Online Drumming Resources
When I was growing up in the 80s I was really into guitar, but if you wanted to read about the instrument or learn a song you would generally have to buy a magazine. You might have found fellow guitarists on bulletin boards or some of the early internet newsgroups, but the web was a way off and being able to access videos online took even longer. These days we really are spoilt for choice. When I started drumming a couple of years ago I did not realise quite how big it was online. Now I have found various things to get my information and entertainment from. Here are some of them.
Drumeo
I knew I needed some tuition and soon realised that Drumeo had a lot to offer. This school is huge with far more active users than Hive has. They make a lot of their videos public so you do not need to join for those. Members get access to a lot of exclusive content.
Their awards show had a lot of viewers, but then they did give away a lot of prizes. They have categories for Youtube, Instagram and TikTok drummers. Some of these people have hundreds of thousands of followers. We can only dream of Hive/3speak being added to that list.
It was only when watching the awards show that I learned that they also have a blog with various drumming news.
Musicradar
Musicradar covers all sorts of musicians, but has a fair bit of drumming news, reviews and tutorials. I like to see what new gear is available even if I will not buy much of it. The big NAMM trade show is on right now, so there are lots of announcements.
Magazines
Although I bought hundreds of guitar magazines over the years I have yet to buy a drumming one. I just do not buy many magazines these days as so much is available online. Modern Drummer has been around a long time (since 1977). A lot of their content is behind a paywall. DRUM! has lots you can read for free, but it tends to be old. The good thing about many music articles is that they can be relevant at any time.
A recent find was Drumming Review which is purely online. They seem to publish new articles most weeks and cover a wide range of topics.
I just found The Drummer's Journal that does not seem to have had a issue in a few years, but old ones are available on the site.
Youtube
I could spend all day on Youtube just watching drumming videos, but I need to get on with actually playing. There are some people I will watch when they pop up on my feed.
El Estepario Siveriano is an amazing player. His speed is impressive, but he uses it creatively.
66samus does fun reviews.
Podcasts
I am a big fan of podcasts as they entertain me when I am running or travelling. Of course I looked some some around drumming. Drumeo have done some podcasts, but I tend to watch the videos of the current shows.
Stephen Taylor was one of the first online teachers I found. He has a podcast with some interesting pieces and interviews. Of course he advertises his school as that is how he makes a living.
Drum with Mike and Eddy is more conversational. Finding this video is the first time I have seen them as I usually just get the audio. They talk about technical aspects, but also just about what it is like to be a drummer. Eddy is currently playing with Busted.
A recent find was Breakfast with Vinnie. Vinnie Colaiuta has played with loads of big names including Sting and Jeff Beck. His shows are fairly short, but I love some insight into what these people get up to.
What about you?
I know I will be missing out on lots of cool stuff, but there are limited hours in each day. Where you go for drumming news, reviews and entertainment?
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There was a time when I was a kid my mom got me into piano lessons around 11 and I play for about 3 years, back in the day there was close to no way I could get information on how to learn, now days there is so much apps even on the phone can tell you how to play, kids are getting things so easy today, the struggle of internet during the 90s
I envy the kids these days, but it's such a different world. We still had fun back then.
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Back then the fun was the quest to find information about the thing you wanted rather than the actual instrument 😂
I love musical instruments so much and I’m hoping on getting a guitar soon and if I may ask, what made you switch from playing the guitar to playing drums?
I still play guitar, but I had wanted to try drums for a while. After many years I wanted a fresh challenge.
Nope, I sang in a band once, but I cannot play any instruments because of my ambidextry.
I think everyone can play something if they can at least feel a rhythm. Drumming can be really simple, but also get really deep. I have lots of explore.
Yeah, I heard your drumming, and it is great. My right hand works from my left brain, and my left hand works from my right brain. It's difficult to explain, as I have a Corpus collosum problem.
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I thought all our brains operate the opposite side of the body, but I assume yours is doing something different to most. I do struggle with getting the appropriate hand or foot worrying on the drums at times. Just have to keep worrying on it.
It does indeed, but the corpus collosum is the channel that runs between the two brains and it is the responsible part that communicates between the two brains. Mine is faulty. They did some tests on me and that was the result.
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There was actually a time I wanted to learn guitar but one of the things that discourage me was how complex it was then to learn
Worthwhile things are often not easy. You have to decide what is worth your time.
I saw a guy on Youtube just this morning offering to teach me how to play the guitar no matter how old or uncoordinated I am. I was tempted, but then I felt like it might be a scam. It was an ad on Youtube after all! It is definitely crazy the things the Internet has brought to our doorstep!
There are so many teachers trying to get students, so they may make some grand claims. You need to see what reviews they get. I think guitar is not the easiest instrument as it takes a while to coordinate your fingers to make chords. Ukulele can be a gentler introduction.
I don't own a Uke though. I have a nice Alvarez guitar sitting in my closet though!
You could take a couple of strings off the guitar and play uke chords :) Little ukes can be pretty cheap so you can just carry them around and not worry about damage.
:) I'll have to look into that!
I remember how complicated it was for my to learn the flute,and then I moved onto the piano which was even worse.
I concluded music was not my passion until I tried the drums.
I wasn’t so good but then it wasn’t as bad as the rest.