Essential Equipment

Essential equipment for lessons is listed below.  Note there is “level 0 – 2 “and “level 3+”. Everything shown is available at most music shops and at a wide variety of online stores.

 

  • We can source all equipment for you and hand over at your lesson or at a time that is convenient. A service fee of 8% of purchase price will generally apply.  We will give you an estimate of the total cost before we place the order.
  • All prices shown below are an estimate.
  • There are many brands and variety’s that will do the job. Please be aware that the quality and playability of this equipment can vary dramatically. The brands and models shown here are highly recommended. They are top quality, comfortable and convenient to use. All equipment listed will serve students well over the long term.
  • If a retail store has no stock of a product, and you are considering different models or brands, please request that all products are of a similar quality, size and feel.
If you want us to sorce the equipment:
  1. Get in touch to discuss.
  2. Send an email to info@drumlessonsbrisbane.com confirming the equipment you require.
  3. Pay your invoice
  4. Pick up when ever it suits you

Essential Books

Level 0 – 2

Drum Lessons Brisbane Skills

By Jacob Mann

Provided free

$0

Progressive Steps To Syncopation For The Modern Drummer

by Ted Reed

$20

Rockschool Drums

(RSL/AMEB)

*Tutor will recommend grade*

$40

Level 3+

Drum Lessons Brisbane

By Jacob Mann

Provided Free

$0

“Reading Syncopation and Beyond”

By Joel Rothman

$50

“The Drummers Complete Vocabulary” as taught by Alan Dawson

by John Ramsy

$45

“Rhythm Section Drumming”

by Frank Corniola

$50

Essential Equipment

#1 The “No Drums Pack”:

$23

Sticks by Pro Mark:

5a weight

$45

Practice Pad by Evans:

Size 6″ or larger with thread for stand

$90

Stand for Practice Pad By Evans:

Only required if you don’t own a drum kit

*Ensure thread is correct size*

$40

Music Stand

#2 The “have Drums Pack”:

$23

Sticks by Pro Mark:

5a weight

$70

Practice Pad by Evans:

Size 12″ to rest on top of your snare drum

$40

Music Stand

Apps

$0

Tempo “Lite”

By Frozen Ape

Available on Apple and Android

Metronome for rhythm and tempo practice

Recomended Accessories

$200

Sound off Pads by Evans

Mutes that sit on top of accoustic drums.  Very quiet with realistic feel and some tone. Mutes for drums and Cymbals

$130

Isolation Headphones by AC Gear

Ear muffs with Speakers Build in: Protect hearing and decrease required listening volume when playing along to music and metronome etc. Safer and more comfortable way to practice.

$70

ZS10 Pro  “In Ear Monitors”.

By KZ

Budget brand but great value for the money.  Not specificaly designed for hearing protection but they do a reasonable job of isolation so you can reduce your monitoring volume.  Other brands with similar products AKG & SHURE.