DRUM LESSONS IN AUCKLAND – TOP TIPS FOR PARENTS
If you are familiar with playing the drums, you will know that it is a rewarding and fun way for children to get involved with music. If you don’t have any knowledge of the drums, your child asking for drum lessons in Auckland or anywhere else in the local area can be a nerve-wracking experience. After all, drums are not exactly discreet instruments.
Drum kits take up a lot of space, they are not cheap, and they are loud. At least, these are the misconceptions that many parents have when their child asks if they can learn to play the drums.
Let us explain what we mean by misconceptions as drums are loud and big, and they can be expensive. They don’t have to be any of these things, though. There are things you can do to reduce noise levels so your child can practice without causing a disturbance to anyone else in the house – or further afield. Plus, drums don’t have to be expensive.
In terms of size, you will need a space that is about 2.5m2 – there isn’t much we can do about this one.
The best thing to do if your child wants to learn the drums is to speak to us here at The Music Education Centre. We offer drum lessons throughout Auckland, including in West Auckland, with qualified and passionate teachers who will provide excellent tuition to your child. We can also give you advice on how you can make the experience as enjoyable for both you and your child as possible.
Some of the things that we recommend include:
- Make playing the drums as fun as possible, even when your child is practicing between drum lessons. You don’t want your child to start feeling that playing the drums is a chore.
- Be as encouraging as possible, but don’t be pushy. Let your child’s drum teacher be the one to stress the importance of practice. This can then be backed up by encouragement from you.
- In terms of how often your child should practice, it is much better to practice every day for a short period of time rather than trying to cram everything into a single practice session.
