Learning to drum without space
Hello all,
My daughter wants to learn drums, but we’ve got a bit of a space problem and can’t really fit a huge drum kit at home. I keep seeing those air drum sticks all over the internet, but I honestly don’t understand how they can properly teach drumming when you’re basically playing in the air. Maybe I’m wrong though, so feel free to correct me.
I also looked into practice pads, but I have no clue whether that’s actually a good starting point or not. My original thought was to get her a smaller kit that could fit into the living room, but we also don’t want to spend a fortune right away because… well, teenagers. You never really know how long a hobby is going to last. Kind of like those walking pads and exercise bikes adults buy that turn into expensive coat hangers after a week.
The problem is there are so many options online. You’ve got super cheap Chinese kits starting around 40€, all the way up to proper setups costing thousands. Does anyone have recommendations for a beginner-friendly setup that’s decent but won’t completely destroy the budget?
She’s a huge fan of Sum 41, so I was even thinking about getting her Stevo’s drum lessons subscription since he teaches proper technique, but before that we obviously need some actual equipment.