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How To Be An Organized Drummer - Part 2

  How To Be An Organized Drummer - Part 2 * Check out Part 1 of this discussion that was published on December 8th 2025. Having been a professional musician for over 40 years I have developed a system to prepare my gear for any type performance I am called upon to play.  As a drummer and also as a percussionist I have a lot of parts and pieces to pack up, transport and set up, whether it is the drums themselves or the hardware that holds them in place. A keen knack of not forgetting anything is something I developed over the years with the many different configurations of either my drum set or the various percussion instruments I also play.  If the instruments I need to use are different from my standard set up, I will spend some time listing each piece and its required hardware. That list is first written out then I take a picture of it with my phone so when packing up at my storage space I know exactly what to bring with no risk of leaving behind an important item - or ...

the next hand drum circle event

      Drum It With Brummet's Hand Drum Circles  January 16 (Tuesday) Drum Circle January 27 (Tuesday) Drum Workshop 7 PM - 9  PM (Pacific) These  2-hour e vents are held monthly, and is for all skill levels and are a lot of fun for ages 15 -80. Bring your own drum, or percussive instrument, but  if you do not have a drum - let us know as we do have a limited supply that we are able to let participants use for events like this.   Held in a beautiful setting in Downtown Creston, BC - this specially designed music room features large, soft, padded seats in an air-conditioned setting. Lots of free parking available. Rediscover the joy of hand drumming  in a group setting.  Register and e-transfer payment today to ensure your seat.  To register : Remove all the spaces in the address below before emailing questions, reservations or payments to Lillian (the wife and office gal) at: LDBrummet@GMail.Com No cheques.  No drop-ins. If...

How To Be An Organized Drummer

How To Be An Organized Drummer Having been a professional musician for over 40 years I have developed a system to prepare my gear for any type performance I am called upon to play.  As a drummer and also as a percussionist I have a lot of parts and pieces to pack up, transport and set up, whether it is the drums themselves or the hardware that holds them in place. A keen knack of not forgetting anything is something I developed over the years with the many different configurations of either my drum set or the various percussion instruments I also play.  If the instruments I need to use are different from my standard set up, I will spend some time listing each piece and its required hardware. That list is first written out then I take a picture of it with my phone so when packing up at my storage space I know exactly what to bring with no risk of leaving behind an important item - or the list! I also laminate the list and then tape it to the inside of my hardware box lid. This ...