professional or amateur, dedicating time to practice can be a priority. Practicing allows us to continue to develop our technical skills and ability. However, if you are a musician or learning an instrument, you will know that this is easier said than done. 

It is safe to say that nobody likes to practice the things that they are not good at. For example, when I was learning guitar as a teenager, I would only like to practice the songs and scales that I could play proficiently; this made me feel good. Now as a fully grown adult and singing teacher, I can say that this is definitely not the way to progress. ​

to dedicate to practicing and mastering your instrument can also be tricky in amongst the chaos of everyday life. Especially so for drummers. Even if you are lucky enough to own your own drum kit, (in London? Well done you!) you are faced with problems including sufficient space, soundproofing and neighbours who like to complain about the noise. Fortunately there are ways around this; electronic drum kits, practice pads or hiring studio space. ​

​A downside to hiring studio space is that you have to pay extra to hire your own cymbals and breakables, or you have to struggle to bring your own on the dreaded tube! Not all hope is lost though. Our Planet drum students get access to hire out our studios for a small fee. Students enjoy practicing in our studios as they all include two quality drum kits with Ziljian cymbals, a wide range of percussion, PA, electric pianos, guitars, basses and amps. We know how difficult it can be to find time to practice so we want to make it as easy as possible.

I hope you all survived the recent heat wave!

​Keep an eye out on your emails for this month’s student outing with Merijn.

Another reminder that there is now a Whatsapp group for students who wish to jam/play together. If you would like to be added to this or to inquire further, please email bookings@drumad.com

We have sent out a form for students to sign up to our Winter Performance which will take place on Friday the 13th of December. Please email bookings@drumad.com if you have not received this and would like to sign up.

that there will be no band workshop this month and from September we will be introducing a new workshop! This will be a guided practice and pad technique for all you drummers. Please email bookings@drumad.com to book in for this months workshops:

• Thursday the 8th of August - Drumkit and percussion workshop, 8 pm
• Thursday the 15th of August - Junior improvisation workshop, 6 pm
• Thursday the 15th of August - Adult improvisation workshop, 7 pm
• Thursday the 22nd of August - Drumkit and percussion workshop, 8 pm