by monica | Sep 23, 2024 | Gear
Every drummer, new or old, has at some point struggled to choose practicing on a pad over playing on an actual kit. Why would you want to play on a small rubbery pad when you can be jamming out on an entire kit? Besides, it’s not like you picked up a pair of...
by monica | Sep 16, 2024 | C Sharp
If you’re a drummer, sometimes it’s easy to look at the seemingly endless amount of music theory that guitarists or piano players need to learn to play their instruments and feel like you got off the hook. As a drummer myself, I prided myself in not having to learn...
by monica | Sep 9, 2024 | Gear
What’s the key to having a long and healthy musical career? Is it practising every day? Playing as many shows as you can? Putting out music frequently? While all these things are obviously important, it’s easy to sometimes forget the real reason you’re able to perform...
by monica | Sep 2, 2024 | Gear
Ever wondered what the earphone-like devices that musicians wear on stage are? They’re called In-Ear Monitors (IEMs), and are a more specialised variant of a normal pair of earphones that are designed to better suit a musician’s requirements while on stage. The...
by monica | Aug 26, 2024 | Stage
The stage is all set. You’ve been practicing for weeks to nail the songs that you’re going to perform in front of a live audience. Your friends and family can’t wait to hear what you’ve got lined up for them. But wait! There’s a crucial step that anyone playing live...
