Author Archives: Simon Dasgupta

Drum Lessons on good posture and how it relates to drumming, and your health.

If you are attending drum lessons, your teacher should certainly be discussing appropriate posture with you. Learning drums, and generally playing drums with a good posture is a very subjective topic. During our drum lessons in San Diego, we discuss … Continue reading

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San Diego Drum Lessons and Studio West Present An Evening With Gregg Bissonette.

As part of our commitment to the San Diego drum community; in conjunction with Studio West – I am delighted to announce that our next drum clinic has been confirmed. On Friday May 11th 2012 (Doors 630pm, Show 7pm), we … Continue reading

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Three words that can help change your playing forever. Down. Tap. Up.

As a professional drum teacher in San Diego; one of the things that continues to inspire me is the different levels of players that I encounter on a day to day basis. I am fortunate to have a great mix … Continue reading

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On-Line Drum Lessons and Consultations Now Available

On Line drum lessons and consultations are now available with Simon DasGupta of San Diego Drum Lessons. Wherever you are in the USA (or the world!), you can now benefit from Simon’s 25 years of drumming experience. Although one on … Continue reading

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I already play the drums – do I really need trained instruction to move forward?

Do I need drum lessons? Many San Diego drummers, and drum set players the world over often arrive at this question – even if they have already been successfully playing the drums for many years. They may be happy with … Continue reading

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Learning Drums? Are Acoustic or Electronic Drum Sets better for student drummers?

Starting to play drums in San Diego? Are electronic or acoustic drums better for student drummers? This is a question that I get asked time and time again. Thanks for checking in to my first drum blog post of 2012 … Continue reading

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Drum Lessons in San Diego – November update

As a drum teacher in San Diego, I have a responsibility not only to make my lessons as enjoyable, informative and effective as possible, but also to help build awareness and promote the fantastic industry in which I am very … Continue reading

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San Diego Drum Lessons – Update October 2011

San Diego Drum Lessons and Studio West present an evening with Rich Redmond! Yes, I am pleased to tell you that this event is 100% confirmed – please click here for full details. I strongly advise anyone interested in attending … Continue reading

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San Diego Drum Lessons and Studio West present An Evening With Rich Redmond

San Diego Drum Lessons and Studio West are excited to present An Evening With Rich Redmond, in conjunction with DW Drum Workshop, Sabian and Remo. A few weeks ago, I was in Nashville studying with a great drummer called Rich … Continue reading

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September 2011 Nashville Trip.

San Diego Drum Lessons offers one to one, personalized drum lessons in the San Diego area; with Professional Drummer – Simon DasGupta. Drum lessons in San Diego are available six days a week, from a modern and fully equipped drum … Continue reading

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