Drum Lessons Resource Guide

There are different types of sources you can tap for drum lessons. Those include online drum lessons and courses, books, DVDs (and videos), private lessons, class instruction, magazines, workshops and clinics. Of all these, I'll explored the first four here.

Books and DVDs

The best resources for learning how to play drums are books and DVDs. Books will provide you with a concentrated dose of skill building exercises, while DVDs will help you visualize the mechanics of playing drums.

You don't have to spend a lot of time figuring out which books and DVDs to get because I've already done it for you. Go to the drumming books and DVDs page for a listing of drum lesson material organized into discounted bundles.

Online Drum Lessons

Since you've found this Web site (and thanks for stopping by) chances are you are interested in learning about playing drums through online drum lessons. The good news is that there are some drum lessons on this site. And the bad news, well there is world hunger, but that's off topic...

This drum lesson begins a series of lessons that teach some basic drum beats and also shows how to start practicing even if you don't have a drum set. And this drum lesson opens a series of drum technique lessons. These lessons will show you how to hold drum sticks and hit a drum. Proper technique will help you play more easily and learn drums much faster.

Private Lessons

It is important for every aspiring drummer to take at least a few drum lessons from a good teacher, particularly in the beginning stages. The reason is that it's very easy to develop bad technique habits if you go at it on your own. And there is no better way to fix your technique than have an experienced teacher watch you from the outside. I'm saying this from first hand experience.