So excited don't know where to start my question! Anyway both of my girls (age 8&9) loves drumming. Now they are 4 months into private drumming lessons (and I secretly learn from their text book and Youtube). Being lack of equipment we've been practicing on a demo TD-4KX2 in one of the biggest chain electronic store.
My husband has finally transferred me the money so we're getting the TD-11KV with 4 mesh, which everyone sells for $1,599.00. So my first question is... should I order it through the
biggest electronic store (pro:4% cashback in member reward and local storefront),
a local music instrument shop (pro: better service?) or
one of the many online shop (pro: just $50 more you get throne, kick pedal and headphones, which we need )? If we're not likely to run into return/exchange problem I guess any will do, but are they all equally easy to work with if you happened to get a defective product?
The other thing is my girls' private drumming lessons has been based on a "drum essential" text book, with which they'd work on the beats from one page to the other. Of course learning the basic is vital, but the ultimate goal is for them (and for me plus my 5 yr old son) to be able to improv (is this the term?). I think they should start practicing with music with and without the drum track. To be a great drummer you've got to be able to play it by ear, literally, right?
Any feedback on where to get the drums will be much appreciated! Also need tips on best ways to obtain the skills to improv and eventually being able to play in a band, at a church or school. Thanks!!!
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