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Things you'll learn from this podcast:

- Why are my ear plugs are making the music sound bad?

- What kind of ear plugs are best for drummers?

- What filter is best? (8db, 15db, or 25db?)

- How do I best protect my ears in the practice room?

MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

Westone - Musician's Ear Plugs

ATD Episode 9: What are the pros & cons of wearing in-ear monitors?

ATD Episode 15: What can I do to prevent tinnitus?

Shure SE535-CL Sound Isolating Earphones with Triple High Definition MicroDrivers

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1) Listen in iTUNES (recommended)

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This week’s question comes from Richard in Seattle WA who asks about buying his first practice drum kit. How should he spend his money wisely? In this episode, I’ll offer my tips for how to purchase your first drum set, especially if you’re on a budget. 

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.askthedrummer.com

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Here are some suggestions to get you started. Keep in mind that there are MANY drum companies who offer great products at an affordable price, so do a bit of research and see what deals you can find.

My best money-saving suggestion is to search for PACKS of gear, rather than buying each piece separately as this will save you a lot of money. I’d also suggest searching eBay as you can usually find incredible deals if you’re on a tight budget.                 

CYMBAL PACKS:
Zildjian Cymbal Pack
Sabian Cymbal Pack

DRUM SET PACKS:
Pearl Export EXX Drum Set 
Yamaha Gigmaker Drum Set
Tama Imperial Star Drum Set

HARDWARE PACKS:
Gibraltar Hardware Pack
Yamaha Hardware Pack
Pacific Drums Hardware Pack
 

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE:

1) Listen in iTUNES (recommended)

2) In Browser