Here are some great links to explore. Enjoy...

Be sure to check out Roland's new "V-Drum lessons" area of their web site. See greats like Johnny Rabb and Mike Snyder show why The V-Drums are a great way to practice 24/7.

Someone asked us how to tune his drums today. Good question! Here's a video from DW

New June 26, 2011
Drum Magizine
Drummer Connection
Online Drummer
Drum School Advanced drum learning tool for all levels. It's for your Iphone.
Sick Drummer Magizine

Buying Drums and Cymbals? Get the Ultimate Guide First! Danny Brown has put together a great e-book on how to make a smart purchase when you buy your drums. He'll teach you what to look for in the shells, hardware and cymbals. Learn about the vocabulary of drums so you can understand what the manufacture means when they talk about sustain, attack, warm tones, punchy sounds as well as which types of results each wood or metal will give you. He covers history of drum making as well and more info then you may want to know, but you'll learn how to make the right decision before you buy.

http://www.drum-videos.com/ the largest collection of free drum videos online.

http://www.drumchannel.com/ A super cool high tech web site featering interviews with today's hottest talent. Watch videos with multi-camera setups, you pick the angle to watch.

Drum Workshop (DW) has a great online section to educate you no matter what kit your play.
http://www.dwdrums.com

Ludwig Drums Another manufactures web site providing you with videos and link to improve your skills.
http://www.ludwig-drums.com/education/

Vic Firth Education Resource Center As part of their continuing commitment to furthering percussion education, Vic Firth Company has assembled articles and advice from some of today's leading percussion educators. Much of the content you will find there is exclusive to vicfirth.com, written by members of their Education Team. http://www.vicfirth.com/education/index.html

http://www.drummerworld.com THE web site for drummers. Player profiles, pictures, performance videos, and much, much more.

http://www.drummercafe.com/ Maintained by Bart Elliot. Learn everything from cymbal care to New Orleans shuffles. Very Fun!

http://billyward.com/ DW artist Billy Ward hosts a fantastic forum in his piece of cyberspace. Join in today!

http://www.edrumming.com/ If you dig triggers, modules, and drums this is the place to be. Excellent forum.

http://www.vicfirth.com/ Only Vic Firth could host a web site this full of lessons, pod casts, and interviews.

http://www.mikedolbear.com/ Mike's site is a great place to hang. Highly in depth reviews on many drum products.

http://www.tweakheadz.com/ If you are getting into digital recording this is the place to start. "The Guide" will give you the scoop on everything from MIDI to Mastering.

http://www.petelockett.com Pete is an amazing percussionist. The wealth of information on his site is astounding.

http://www.tapeop.com/ The #1 magazine for the home recordist. Real people recording amazing albums.

http://www.gearslutz.com ALL TECHNICAL QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED HERE!!

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