The cajón–versatile, easy to transport, simple in its design–is arguably the perfect busking instrument. This can likely be traced back to the Afro-Peruvian drum’s humble origins. The Spanish word cajón means box, crate, or drawer, and the first cajóns were just that: shipping crates or dresser drawers converted to instruments by early African slaves as […]

So you just saw Whiplash and are dying to get a great jazz drum set and become the next Gene Krupa. Well, that’s just fine, as long as you have interest in the magical world of jazz drumming, you’re welcome to join the ride. Jazz drum kits are a peculiar beast, as they require a […]

Drums are an important part of a rock band and are incidentally also one of the coolest instruments that anyone can learn. However, there is some basic knowledge that you will need before you can buy your very own kit, basic knowledge that pertains to what makes a good drum set sound good. The first […]