Category Archives: General

Drummers are natural intellectuals – An article from the UK Press.

Drum lessons in the San Diego area have now reached an even higher standard! San Diego Drum Lessons has moved to Studio West in Rancho Bernardo. Now, we are in an even better location, with better access from the I15, … Continue reading

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San Diego Drum Lessons is moving to Studio West – Announcement.

San Diego Drum Lessons is moving to Studio West – San Diego’s leading recording studio, and home of The Recording Arts Center. In a statement released on 26th February; Simon DasGupta (Founder of San Diego Drum Lessons) made the following … Continue reading

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NAMM Foundation Research – Music’s Relationship to Brainpower and Wellness.

Drum Lessons in San Diego, as well as the study of other musical instruments, can have a significantly positive effect on the brainpower and wellness of young students – according to an article published by the NAMM Foundation. According to … Continue reading

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Hit Like a Girl – Women’s Drumming Contest Enters Second Year!

Drum lessons in San Diego are available 5 days a week – with Simon DasGupta of San Diego Drum Lessons. I am proud that over one quarter of my drum students are women. I would like it to be more, … Continue reading

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Should I wear ear protection when playing the drums?

Playing the drums with or without ear protection; whether learning drums in San Diego, or playing professionally – is a very important consideration. During your time at San Diego Drum Lessons; we will discuss all of the options available to … Continue reading

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Two Minutes With Steve Gadd

Simon DasGupta, Founder of San Diego Drum Lessons, used to take drum lessons in North London back in the mid 1990′s. The drum studio was a converted garden shed, in the back garden of a house owned by a great … Continue reading

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Gregg Bissonette Groove Camp 2013 Announced.

San Diego Drum Lessons Friend and Supporter Gregg Bissonette is hosting his first “Groove Camp” between March 15th and March 17th 2013, in Thousand Oaks, California. San Diego Drum Lessons Founder Simon DasGupta has known Gregg since 2005, and in … Continue reading

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Bass Drum Technique – Tips from The Master (Thomas Lang)

San Diego Drum Lessons is based in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego. Drum Lessons are available for all levels, and all styles. One very popular study area is that of foot technique for bass drum (including double bass drumming), and I … Continue reading

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San Diego Drum Lessons NEWS – November 2012

Drum Lessons in San Diego are conducted from my studio in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego. If you are looking for a drum teacher in the San Diego area, please feel free to complete the contact form. San Diego Drum Lessons … Continue reading

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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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