Ask the Expert: Sound proofing for drummers

By admin | August 7, 2015

What’s the easiest way to create a soundproof room on a budget? A great question which we shared on Facebook. The way these shared posts work is a little strange but it’s worth clicking through to the responses which you can read here. Some really great advice. But do have a read and let us […]

Ask the Expert: advice on buying a djembe

By Mark Jones | June 10, 2015

Barry from Ireland emailed asking for advice on buying a djembe: “I am considering buying a djembe from the Tycoon / Dancing Drum collaboration Signature Series. There are two that were recommended : Tycoon ‘Dancing Drum’ Signature Series 13” Goatskin Djembe Tycoon ‘Dancing Drum’ Pro-Series 12” Calfskin Djembe Which do you think would produce the […]

Turn it up to 11 (and down to 1)

By Tim Martin | February 6, 2015

  Yesterday I was flicking around radio stations in the car as I do from time to time. I’d stick with each station just long enough to hear what was going on and decide whether I was in the mood for what I heard. As I was scanning through I came to a station which […]

Free video lesson for drummers – limb independence

By Marie@Musicademy | August 18, 2014

This lesson is taken from the Musicademy Intermediate Worship Drums Course and teaches the techniques for improving limb independence. Save up to 50% off the Beginner and Intermediate Drum Courses – Time limited offer! For a limited period we are offering 50% off  the beginner downloads and the intermediate downloads of both our Drum Courses and 45% off […]

Free beginning drums lesson – first ever break

By admin | March 9, 2014

Here’s a free lesson from the Musicademy Worship Drums Course for Beginners which is available both on DVD and as online downloads. Do also check out our training tracks for drummers. Other posts you might like: Ask the Expert – How to play drums with brushes Tips to pass onto your drummers How many cymbals […]

To drum screen or not to screen. That is the question.

By admin | November 14, 2013

We received this email from Ali Burt: “I have noticed that a large proportion of your posts to do with contemporary worship music indicate that the use of a drum screen is extremely beneficial to the sound (particularly sound levels). I am from a large, 160 year old Church of England church with a usual […]

Download Musicademy’s entire DVD collection online

By Marie@Musicademy | November 12, 2013

Digital downloads instead of DVDs We’ve spent the past few months digitising almost all our portfolio of DVDs so that you can now buy them as online downloads. You’ll enjoy a 20% discount when you buy a full course at the same time (which will include ALL the content from the DVD set) as well as […]

Genuine terrible Christian demo tapes #3

By admin | September 9, 2013

Here’s the third in our occasional series of “interesting” Christian demos. These were genuinely sent to a record company A and R. In this demo we listen to an aspiring drummer hoping for his big break. Our God is an Awesome God indeed! Hit the arrow to start listening. [Audio clip: view full post to […]

Top 5 djembe drumming techniques you need to master

By Guest Blogger | July 8, 2013

When it comes to percussion instruments, the djembe drum is a great addition to any musical performance. Growing in popularity all the time this African drum will add real depth and tone to your music. Played with the hands, almost anyone can pick up a djembe and have a go; but learning the top 5 […]