<![CDATA[All About Drums]]>Hi,

My son is keen to learn drums. He is 6 years old. Any good recommendations?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/49672/all-about-drumsRSS for NodeSun, 26 Apr 2026 22:08:46 GMTFri, 20 May 2011 14:06:58 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:37:59 GMT]]>Will 5 year old be a bit too early to learn drums?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2080991https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2080991Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:37:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:38:51 GMT]]>Japanese Drum couse

https://www.onepa.gov.sg/courses/japanese-drum-adult-c026917631

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2060683https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2060683Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:38:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:21:06 GMT]]>What’s an economical investment in drums for a beginner? Any recommendations?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2046583https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2046583Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:21:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:21:22 GMT]]>Ongoing music Workshop for kids at LACCSG!

My First Band Kids Monthly program
4 Individual sessions ( Weekdays once a week)
+ 4 Group sessions (every Sunday)
Sunday 12pm Kids 7-12 y/o
Sunday 2pm Juniors 13 to 16 y/o
No experience is needed and all instruments are welcome
Drums, Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboards, Singing, Percussion
https://www.facebook.com/singaporelacc/posts/631242874910775

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2032519https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2032519Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:21:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:28:05 GMT]]>Rhythm Rejuvenation 2020 NEW!

https://www.kmspks.org/activities/lifestyle/rhythm-rejuvenation-2020/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1990970https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1990970Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:28:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:54:31 GMT]]>http://www.singaporedrumshop.com/ - They have all your drumming needs..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1969424https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1969424Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:54:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Tue, 04 Feb 2020 06:36:02 GMT]]>I really want to learn how to play the drum but many people said that it’s kinda hard to play this kind of instrument because your hands and feet must cooperate. But I’ve already decided that I will spend my time learning this instrument even if it is hard.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961945https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961945Tue, 04 Feb 2020 06:36:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Fri, 17 Jan 2020 04:42:40 GMT]]>

zac's mum\" post_id=\"1959541\" time=\"1579233599\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1959541 time=1579233599 user_id=53606]
Janet32\" post_id=\"1959523\" time=\"1579232053\" user_id=\"165769:
which is better an acoustic drum or an electronic one?? Im planning to buy a new drum set so I'm thinking which one is better.. need some advice here!! 🙂
Of course acoustic drum set is much better, because it gives a more realistic feel and sound.

But...electronic drum set has its advantages. Especially for minimizing sound disturbance of your neighbors, can practise late at night/early in the morning when family members are asleep etc...and also can connect via wires to electric metronome, computer sound tracks, own headphones/ear buds, can record your drum tracks electronically etc.[/quote]
I live in a HDB and recommend electronic. Nowadays the electronic drums respond to the strength you hit with to give variations of the sound so that it feels like the real thing. The sound proofing for acoustic drums was too troublesome and no guarantees it will prevent the neighbours from hearing!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1959557https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1959557Fri, 17 Jan 2020 04:42:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:59:59 GMT]]>

Janet32\" post_id=\"1959523\" time=\"1579232053\" user_id=\"165769:

which is better an acoustic drum or an electronic one?? Im planning to buy a new drum set so I'm thinking which one is better.. need some advice here!! 🙂
Of course acoustic drum set is much better, because it gives a more realistic feel and sound.

But...electronic drum set has its advantages. Especially for minimizing sound disturbance of your neighbors, can practise late at night/early in the morning when family members are asleep etc...and also can connect via wires to electric metronome, computer sound tracks, own headphones/ear buds, can record your drum tracks electronically etc.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1959541https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1959541Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:59:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:34:13 GMT]]>which is better an acoustic drum or an electronic one?? Im planning to buy a new drum set so I'm thinking which one is better.. need some advice here!! 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1959523https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1959523Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:34:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:49:57 GMT]]>

tickles10\" post_id=\"1936642\" time=\"1569203642\" user_id=\"161101:

Hi, is this thread still active? I've recently seen an ad. They are currently running a 30% promotion for Nov/Dec holiday program. Any reviews? They have a few different programs and I'm still thinking about which instrument to send my kids to.

https://playmusic4real.com/2019/08/16/school-holiday-program-2019/

Thank you.
Your link brought me to Believer Music. Is that what you’re seeking reviews for?

I personally have taken keyboard lessons & drum lessons there.

If you are looking for kids lessons, do note that their drum lessons needs minimum age of 7 years old. Their instructors teach mainly adults, so they aren’t able to handle very young kids. Below age 7 the kids can sign up for Cajon lessons, which is mainly for FUN only.

Their instructors are nice & very encouraging, even if you have no music background they will come down to your level and teach at your pace - I saw how they encouraged my keyboard classmates with zero piano background. Unfortunately, their lessons are weekly (for adults), lunchtime or evenings only. Does not fit my schedule as a SAHM at all.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936695https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936695Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:49:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Mon, 23 Sep 2019 01:54:02 GMT]]>Hi, is this thread still active? I've recently seen an ad. They are currently running a 30% promotion for Nov/Dec holiday program. Any reviews? They have a few different programs and I'm still thinking about which instrument to send my kids to.


https://playmusic4real.com/2019/08/16/school-holiday-program-2019/

Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936642https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936642Mon, 23 Sep 2019 01:54:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:55:09 GMT]]>Junior Drum Course (For 6- to 12-year-olds)

https://sg.yamaha.com/en/education/junior_courses/kids_drum/index.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1934693https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1934693Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:55:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:00:06 GMT]]>Percussion Tutor Available


Bored with more popular instruments like violin, cello, piano, guitar? Here is another option for you! I will be able to teach you how to play a variety of percussion instruments like xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel, timpani, snare drum, tambourine, triangle…anything that you can find in a percussion store! I graduated at San Francisco Conservatory of Music studying with percussionists from San Francisco Symphony. Through out the year, I was teaching and performing with various ensemble and orchestras, many of my students had excellent results in competitions. I will also be able to prepare you for ABRSM grade exam and DSA audition for local schools. I will provide all instruments for lesson, so don’t worry if you don’t have a xylophone at home!

Below are more details of my qualification and performing experience.




If you are interested, please contact 90305994 Nigel







TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Percussion Tutor
Nanyang Primary School, Anderson Serangoon Junior College, Eunoia Junior College, Xin Min Secondary School, Queensway Secondary School

U Music Education Foundation SEPT 2016 - JUN 2018
Percussion Instructor/Coach
Coach percussion chamber group for competitions and concerts.
Prepare students for ABRSM percussion and music theory exams.

Music For Minors SEPT 2016 - SEPT 2017
Educator
teach music based on Kodaly method, manage more than 20 students and maintain appropriate classroom behavior.

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
New Opera Singapore
Singapore Percussion Ensemble Festival 2018
Hong Kong Philharmonia
SFCM Percussion Ensemble
Toolbox Percussion

EDUCATION
Master of Music | San Francisco Conservatory of Music

ACHIEVEMENTS
Singapore Youth Festival Percussion Ensemble competition Distinction (Xin Min Secondary School)
Winner of 2018 Percussive Arts Society Junior High School Chamber Ensembles.



Gold Winner of National League of Performing Arts and performed at Carnegie Hall NY.
Percussive Arts Society Northern California Day of Percussion performance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1933444https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1933444Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:00:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Thu, 29 Aug 2019 08:37:35 GMT]]>

AmazingCleo\" post_id=\"1932263\" time=\"1567062800\" user_id=\"174186:

MdmJiang\" post_id=\"1878917\" time=\"1539610369\" user_id=\"172364:

I am keen to enroll my son into drumming lessons at a music school in downtown east. It cost $300+ per quarter. Is it acceptable price?

It's $250-$350 nowadays in my area.
zac's mum\" post_id=\"1914404\" time=\"1560467689\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1914404 time=1560467689 user_id=53606]Does anybody have a pre-loved drum kit (adult size) to let go? I’m willing to consider both acoustic and electronic types.

Please PM me. Thanks!

Hey there. Are you looking for a drum kit for your kid? I won't recommend an adult size kit if he's around 10 years old. I know every beginner wants to feel like pro and have a real instrument from the start. Anyway, check https://simplydrum.com/p/best-drum-set-for-kids-authentic-reviews/, beginner sets usually have lesser parts and size is suited specifically for children. The best choice for everyone would be looking for electronic kit because a)it's versatile and b)it fits perfectly in a small room.[/quote]
Hi I’m looking for an adult size drum set for myself. Yes to practise at home.

Also looking for any music school that offers flexi lessons for classes. Like pay for 10 lessons but not fixed same day per week. Or at least offering morning lessons for non-working adults.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1932303https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1932303Thu, 29 Aug 2019 08:37:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:13:20 GMT]]>

MdmJiang\" post_id=\"1878917\" time=\"1539610369\" user_id=\"172364:
It's $250-$350 nowadays in my area.
zac's mum\" post_id=\"1914404\" time=\"1560467689\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1914404 time=1560467689 user_id=53606]Does anybody have a pre-loved drum kit (adult size) to let go? I’m willing to consider both acoustic and electronic types.

Please PM me. Thanks!
Hey there. Are you looking for a drum kit for your kid? I won't recommend an adult size kit if he's around 10 years old. I know every beginner wants to feel like pro and have a real instrument from the start. Anyway, check https://simplydrum.com/p/best-drum-set-for-kids-authentic-reviews/, beginner sets usually have lesser parts and size is suited specifically for children. The best choice for everyone would be looking for electronic kit because a)it's versatile and b)it fits perfectly in a small room.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1932263https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1932263Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:13:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:14:49 GMT]]>Does anybody have a pre-loved drum kit (adult size) to let go? I’m willing to consider both acoustic and electronic types.


Please PM me. Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914404https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914404Thu, 13 Jun 2019 23:14:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:03:00 GMT]]>

Melodie Mike Ng\" post_id=\"1452178\" time=\"1421503036\" user_id=\"125299:
Remember to wear ear plugs and protect their ears...heard from friends how kids are getting hearing loss because they use earphones and exposed to loud music...
:goodpost:

Very very very good advice. Please please please parents. Cannot stress this enough. Protect your kids' hearing from a young age. Even while at loud concert/venues/air shows.

http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearin ... /er20.html


I'm a percussionist, handbell ringer & educator.[/quote]This is my concern when my child was trying to get my support on learning drum.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914387https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914387Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:03:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:32:49 GMT]]>I am keen to enroll my son into drumming lessons at a music school in downtown east. It cost $300+ per quarter. Is it acceptable price?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1878917https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1878917Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:32:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:46:17 GMT]]>I finally found one place that is able to conduct individual lessons for me on weekday mornings (while my kid is in school). That’s because they have full time teachers there and their working hours start at 10am.


My Drum School (MDS). Does anybody want to use their Refer-a-Friend scheme to refer me? I think we both get $50 rebate.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1852048https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1852048Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:46:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Sun, 10 Jun 2018 00:11:13 GMT]]>Just trying my luck here. Anyone know of any good drum lessons for adults? Which involves sight reading from the score. I can’t learn from You Tube videos I dunno why.


I am taking a beginner drum class for adults at Believer Music and it’s going great.

What is not so great is the lack of choice of lesson timings and locations. The target market seems to be young working adults, so the timings are mostly lunch time or evenings. The lessons follow a fixed curriculum schedule, so if I cannot attend one lesson, I have to makeup within that same week or I will have to initiate a quick 2 minute catch up with the teacher at the next lesson.

I want to take more advanced lessons and I learn fast because I have a music background already. Looking for a drum school with more flexible schedule. Preferably can accelerate more lessons in a week if I’m free or pick up extra fast.

Or a personal drum teacher who has a home studio. I do not have my own drum kit yet, only have the drumsticks to practise. Am learning for fun because I enjoy Rock Music and would like to learn the common moves plus fills.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1851785https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1851785Sun, 10 Jun 2018 00:11:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Fri, 02 Feb 2018 02:21:19 GMT]]>I am looking for a school recommendation for drum classes. My 6yo has been learning for 14-15 months with MDS…but they changed teachers 3 times! With his 3rd teacher now who is also leaving soon. The teachers either left the school for better prospects except one reshuffle to another branch. This is really disrupting. I’m considering to change school and looking for any recommendation, preferably Central area.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831902https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1831902Fri, 02 Feb 2018 02:21:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Mon, 25 Dec 2017 11:24:32 GMT]]>

Barley longan:
My 5+yo has been learning drums for about 9months but I am looking for a change of school. Does anyone have experience with the following schools - Academy of Rock, School of Music Clef? Teachers' experience? Teaching method - is it engaging for young kids, do they do short term goals eg. work towards a new simple piece regularly? Thanks!

Hi, would you mind sharing how learning the drums at your son's age is? My DC's asked to learn the drums but I'm wondering if it's too early for DC. Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1824725https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1824725Mon, 25 Dec 2017 11:24:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to All About Drums on Fri, 28 Jul 2017 02:31:03 GMT]]>Hi parents,


If your kids are starting to learn how to play drums, you can read my colleague's article called 'Beginners Guide: Drum Kit.' You can read it here: http://bit.ly/2uHqcUV It's an article series that teaches you:

1) The terminology of the drum set
2) How to buy a drum kit
3) How to select drum sticks
4) How to select cymbals (basics)
5) How to select cymbals with different finishes
6) How to tune the drums

Hope you find the article useful. Feel free to comment and share. Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1788887https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1788887Fri, 28 Jul 2017 02:31:03 GMT