Daniel Wachtel
Daniel started drumming as a teenager after realizing just how fun air drumming is. He was blown away by the power of the drums at his first drum lesson and hasn’t looked back since.
He has almost 20 years experience drumming and was heavily into Metal when he first started playing but has since transitioned to Jazz, Funk and Progressive Rock.
Daniel's latest posts
Best Drum Practice Pads for Beginners: Top 8 Picks in 2023
Drum practice pads are a crucial tool for beginner drummers. They allow drummers to practice their skills without the need for a full drum set,... Read more »
How to Practice Drums Without a Drum Set: Improve Your Skills at Home
Learning to play drums can be an exciting and fulfilling journey, but not everyone has access to a drum set. Fortunately, there are several ways... Read more »
29 Surprising Statistics And Facts About Drumming
Drumming is an integral part of many music genres, from rock and pop to jazz and hip hop. It’s a highly skilled and technical art... Read more »
Looking For The Best Drum Wrap Company? Here's Our Top Pick
One of my favorite things about drums is how customizable they are - not only the type of drums and cymbals you use, the sound... Read more »
Do Snare Wires Make A Difference To Your Sound?
You’ve purchased a great snare, selected the drumheads carefully, tried countless tuning methods but your snare still doesn’t sound right? You might have overlooked the... Read more »
Coated Vs Clear Drumheads - The Ultimate Guide
With so many drumhead selections out there it can be a bit overwhelming choosing the right ones for your drums and you might be wondering... Read more »
How To Choose A Snare For Jazz (And What To Avoid)
There are a lot of considerations when looking for the right Jazz snare, including the drum’s diameter, depth, shell material, drumhead and snare wires. Since... Read more »
How Do Drummers Know What To Play? (Top 10 Methods)
Most drummers look very confident when they’re playing drums on a stage. You may be wondering how they know exactly what to play all the... Read more »
This Is Why Drummers Are So Important In A Band
Drums play a vital role in most band setups. Since the drums don’t produce any melodic notes, a drummer will take a more rhythmic approach... Read more »
Top 10 Things Every Serious Drummer Should Have
Full drum kit setups are fairly large. There are several things involved in playing the drums, and drummers tend to get accustomed to using all... Read more »
Here's Why You Should Start Playing The Drums
Drumming is a fairly common hobby that many people consider starting. You may be chased away by the fact that drums are loud, and equipment... Read more »
Do Drummers Have To Tune Like Other Musicians?
Over all my years of drumming, I’ve spent countless rehearsals sitting silently at the drum kit while all my band members take time to tune... Read more »
What Is The Hardest Style Of Drumming?
Without trying to sound too daunting, let me tell you that drumming can get fairly difficult at times. This is especially true when playing certain... Read more »