Private Drumming Tuition & Drum Lessons
Learning to drum is good for body and soul. It's been proven that playing drums relieves frustration and stress, while playing drums or another percussion can boost your mood and your confidence. It's a great way to burn calories, too!
Drummers’ brains release endorphins after playing music, making them feel “high”. Drumming also has a connection with mathematics, as rhythm relies heavily on mathematical structures. Somewhat surprisingly, maybe, it can also assist you in subjects like English, by helping you identify emotional cues, as in identifying characters’ thought processes. Tests have shown that drumming promotes discipline and logical thinking, so if you’re worried that hours of drumming may get in the way of other learning, it may actually help you or your children perform better.
You have to coordinate all four limbs to drum, so it can help with dexterity and boost brain power when it comes to IQ, as being able to understand musical notes and dissect how rhythms work is a highly complicated thought process. Then there's the contrast of loud and soft, since the act of playing a loud beat takes confidence (and physical strength). In addition, drummers must believe they can learn challenging parts by starting slowly and analysing the structure, breaking the beats down into manageable parts — it’s all about conquering difficult challenges. It's been shown that students with musical training communicate better with their peers, have empathy and are able to express ideas without using words. Drummers are also able to “read between the lines”.
Socially, wherever you go, you'll be able to talk with people who speak the language of percussion, and having knowledge of the vast world of music generally will introduce you to many cultures and broaden your horizons. And, when you form your band, the number of people you'll meet and engage with is limitless. Anyone can learn to drum and, once you start, you can keep drumming for as long as you want — it’s just a question then of what style of music you wish to follow. This may then dictate which type of drum kit is fit for purpose and best for you.
In terms of practicality, a major consideration is where you'll be practicing — you need space and tolerant neighbours! This, of course, can be tackled in a number of ways: soundproofing is an option, but so too is using pads on the kit to soften the blows or electronic kits that you play with headphones. Fortunately, most if not all drumming tutors will have their own set-up that you'll be able to use and they, in turn, will advise how best to practice at home.
Health, confidence, communication — the benefits of drumming are considerable, so find your natural rhythm and go forth and buy those bongos!
