Posts Tagged ‘kids drum sets’

My son’s little ‘mini-me!!’

Tuesday, October 5, 2010
posted by Drummer Dad 2:30 PM

My son has a really special birthday coming up in just two weeks.  My son will soon be facing the ripe old age of six!  He told his grandmother, (my mother who lives with us) and I that because he is now getting older and  is facing the responsibilities and rigors of going to school all day long since he is in the first grade,  he feels he should get a kids drum set for his birthday!!  Ok!  My mother is a bit apprehensive but I think it’s just great!  Of course we won’t get him a full size drum set like his older brother has.  We will instead look for three piece kids drum sets.  I think my frugal mother will be thrilled when she sees that kids drumsets are not as expensive as she is thinking!

I think we should let the kid fulfill his fantasy as every child needs to have time to explore and figure out what really interests him.  I believe that his older brother will get such a kick out of this and will probably even give his little brother a few pointers.  I think when it’s all said and done our boys will enjoy some real bonding time ‘rockin’ out together!

Kids Drum Set vs.Toy Drum Set

Friday, September 3, 2010
posted by SKWiley 7:59 AM

Many parents want their kids to learn to play a musical instrument. Whether it be violin, flute,  piano or anything else learning to play an instrument and appreciate music often creates a more well rounded individual.  Teaching a child to play kids drums at an early age can be just as a rewarding and can help them excel at other activities too.  It is important to know that there is a ‘real’ difference between a kids drum set and a toy drum set.  Kids drum sets or ‘junior drum sets’ are really just smaller versions of full sized drum sets and are of very high quality.  Children are able to learn to play and get a lot of use from kids drum sets for many years to come!  Most junior drum sets come in 3 pieces and can be upgraded to a full set when your child is ready.  You can buy your child a ‘toy’ drum set if you want something for your child to play with but keep in mind that they are really just for entertainment and not suitable for your child to really learn to play the drums.   This may be a good choice for pre-school aged children.

Another clear advantage of purchasing a kids drum set today is that while the quality of the product as gone up, the prices have remained very reasonable. It is possible today to buy a kids drum set for about $100. Drum kits of higher quality can often go for $150-200. These sets are also designed to take the wear and beating that kids (especially older ones) are likely to put on them for a few years. Hopefully your ears can take it as well.  So if you are ready to buy your child a kids drum set, it is important that you know the difference between a real set and a toy drum set.

The advantage of allowing you child to learn to play drums!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010
posted by SKWiley 2:17 PM

Give a child a pot, a pan or a wooden spoon and most kids will begin to beat the drum! Some children are born with a natural sense of rhythm.   You might want to consider buying your child a kids drum set.   Kids drum sets come with different configurations.  There are some instruments, like the drums that are considered  perfect for beginners and in no time, most children will  improve their skills and develop their natural talent even further. It is best if you provide your child with adequate space where he or she can practice and won’t be disturbed.  There are drum sets made for children, they include 3 and  5 piece sets which consist of: cymbals, snare and bass drums and tom toms.

A kid’s drum set is a great investment that can enhance your child’s creativity.  Someday your child might pursue music as their career and learning the basics as a child can build a great foundation.  With every beat of the drum, your kid can release pent up energy.   A kids drum set can bring out natural talent in your child and part of his or her development includes experiencing music.  Learning to play drums allows your child to concentrate, develop their skills and focus on becoming better.  Kids drum sets are an inexpensive way to show musical abilities. If your child is interested in playing the drums, ask him or her if she wants to become a more accomplished player. If so, enroll him or her in a drumming class. Look at some beginner drum sets  and buy one for your kids. The very very best of luck to you and your children!

Buying That Perfect Gift!

Friday, August 6, 2010
posted by Drummer Dad 1:22 PM

As hard working parents we take pride in the birthday and Christmas gifts that we get our children.  This month our little boy has a very important birthday as he will turn five years old this year!  He is very excited.  As of late he seems to have taken a particular interest in the drums.  We think that this is just great and since there are many different makes of kids drum sets we will have fun making just the right selection for him.  Because he is so young I think we will look specifically at 3 piece childrens drum sets.  There is certainly more variety today in drums for children than there was when I was my son’s age.

Our kids seem to have taken interest in musical instruments.  Last year we got our eight year old daughter a kids electric guitar at her request.  To say that she loved this gift is the absolute understatement of the year!  We don’t always pick winners as far as gifts go but we sure do try!  Now that I am a parent and see the joy in my children’s eyes when they receive a gift that they really really wanted, I know that it is definitely better to give than to receive!

Taking it as it comes!

Monday, July 26, 2010
posted by Drummer Dad 1:35 PM

As a single dad sometimes it’s hard to find babysitters for the kids.  I am very lucky to have wonderful family and friends around to help but they can’t always be available.  I sometimes go over to my good friend Hank’s house.  In the past I have brought my kids to his home.  They seem to really like it there and Hank has two kids that are close in age to my son, (who is nine years old) and my daughter, (who is eleven years old).  My daughter as of late has been complaining somewhat about going over there as she thinks she is old enough to stay home by herself.  My buddy Hank and I used to play in a band “back in the day”.  I played bass guitar and he was a fabulous drummer in the band.  Last week hank got out his old drums and let my son play with them and basically have a little “jam” sessions.  It wasn’t long before the boy was hooked!

I have decided that for Christmas I am going to get my son a kids drum set!  I think he would absolutely love it!  I have a lot of time between now and then to look at kids drum sets and that’ll be just great because it’ll give me time to find something really good and maybe even broker a god deal.  Life isn’t always easy but we take it day by day and do the best we can which really isn’t too bad.

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
posted by Drummer Dad 5:53 PM

My little boy wants to play the drums and I couldn’t be happier.  He just seems to be a natural like his old Pop.  I have been playing drums for most of my life and started playing at about his age.  In high school I played in a band and now I play really more for fun at weddings and parties.   So I really feel like a kid in a candy store going to find my boy a kids drum set that will rock his socks!  I think that my son and I will have a great time together looking at all the kids drum sets together and finding the one we want!

I already feel an incredible bond with my son and this will only intensify it for years to come.  If he decides later in life that the drums are not for him then that is fine but we can at least have a lot of fun right now!  What is great about being a parent is that you can live vicariously through your children and I intend to do so for as long as I can!

Our Well Rounded Daughter

Monday, May 31, 2010
posted by Musical Mom 2:12 PM

I guess you could say that my daughter is a tomboy.  People have said this to me but I see her as a well rounded kid.  She has play dates with girls and does like dolls but also likes to ride bikes climb trees and play sports with the boys in the neighborhood.    We will soon be getting ready to celebrate our daughter’s seventh birthday which is close to the 4th of July and our daughter says that she really wants a drum set this year!

My husband says that there are kids drum sets that are the appropriate size for our daughter.   My husband spoke to a good friend of his who pointed us to a website where he bought a kids drum set for his son last year.   It is always so interesting to see what is available today for kids.   I am looking forward to the joy I know I’ll see when our daughter has her very own set of drums!

The Art Of Juggling!

Monday, April 12, 2010
posted by Drummer Dad 12:50 PM

My wife and I have become “professional jugglers” like everyone else.  Of course I don’t mean that we literally can juggle numerous objects without dropping any of them on the ground, but we feel forced as many of you do to have that “multi-tasking thing” down! Part of our juggling act this spring includes a birthday party for our five year old son!  My wife usually does most of the planning since I think she believes that I will somehow mess it up.  My task, she says is to choose a kids drum set to present to our son at the party.  This will thrill our son BEYOND  belief!  He has been asking for a childrens drum set since Christmas.

A perusal of some local music stores and a search online has offered several different options for kids drum sets.  I think I have it narrowed down to what our son will probably like best.  I’m sure that on May 9th all our friends and family will (like it or not) get to hear our son’s enthusiastic first beat of the drum!

The Overprotective Father

Friday, April 2, 2010
posted by Drummer Dad 1:56 PM

My son is looking forward to his fifth birthday.  I really enjoy the opportunity I have as a father to live vicariously through him.  I long for the days when I looked forward to my birthday.  He views his birthday like Christmas and has a whole list for his mom and dad of birthday wishes much like his list for Santa Claus.  At the very top of the list is the drums!  It appeared at Christmas and we didn’t get it then so our son says that now we have a “second chance”.  As a musician myself I know how wonderful it can be but as a career it can be quite impractical too.  But my God he’s five,” let him have fun” my wife says and “who knows if he will become a musician.  He’s too young!”   She is always the voice of reason and couldn’t be more right!

So my wife and I have begun our search for childrens drum sets with gusto!  It is fun and the more time we spend looking the more the idea grows on me.  My son is the “apple of my eye” and I may even be able to teach him a trick or two.  There are some good quality kids drum sets out there and after some more thought I think this will be a lot of fun but I can’t help it sometimes if I’m just a little overprotective!

My Little Tomboy!

Saturday, March 27, 2010
posted by Drummer Dad 1:19 AM

My little girl is a bit of a “tomboy” you could say.  She has three older brothers so it’s no surprise that she grew up playing boys games.  She loves to climb trees, play softball and ride her bike.  I am glad she likes the outdoors so much.  She has a birthday coming up and she is very excited that she is turning eight.  Several weeks ago we spent time at my brother’s house and she loved watching her older cousin play the drums.  My brother had bought him a drum set several years ago as my nephew has been playing in a band hoping to make it into the big leagues!

My daughter has been fascinated with the drums ever since she visited with her cousin.  It took me some time to warm up to the idea but I have decided to get my daughter a childrens drum set for her birthday.  She will be thrilled beyond belief!  It is amazing how many really fun kids drum sets are out there.  I want my daughter to be exactly who she is and I’m glad to support her in any way I can!

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