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drum set

A drum kit (also drum set, or trap set) is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person. more from Wikipedia >

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drum set FAQ

How old does my child need to be to start drum lessons?

At Charlotte Academy of Music, 7 years old (with occasional exceptions) is the youngest age that we start children in private drum lessons. To determine a student’s readiness for lessons, we suggest meeting with Christopher Bryan, our percussion/drum instructor.

What types of performance opportunities do you have for drum students?
Academy students have a variety of concert and evaluation opportunities throughout the year. Two formal recitals are held in the winter and spring, and bi-monthly informal concerts in our Blue Note Lounge. We also have a special Jam Night for drum and guitar students!
Should percussion students also take the Music Theory Lab?
All students ages 5 and older are encouraged to take our Music Theory Lab. Rhythmic and Pitch Notation, Dynamics, Rhythmic Counting, Key Signatures and many other important theory skills are covered in our lab curriculum. Our lab curriculum correlates with the NFMC Music Theory Examinations, and prepares our students for this important local event.
Where do I purchase a drum set?
Your teacher can assist you in finding an appropriate instrument. Drum pads may be used initially, then upgrading to a drum set or digital instrument. Guitar Center in Matthews (10050 E. Independence Blvd) has a nice selection of drum pads and drum sets.

music research

Music Majors Most Likely Group to be Admitted to Medical School

Music majors are the most likely group of college grads to be admitted to medical school. Physician and biologist Lewis Thomas studied the undergraduate majors of medical school applicants. He found that 66% of music majors who applied to med school were admitted, the highest percentage of any group. For comparison, (44%) of biochemistry majors were admitted. Also, a study of 7,500 university students revealed that music majors scored the highest reading scores among all majors including English, biology, chemistry and math.


Sources: “The Comparative Academic Abilities of Students in Education and in Other Areas of a Multi-focus University”, Peter H. Wood, ERIC Document No. ED327480, “The Case for Music in the Schools”, Phi Delta Kappan, February, 1994

Music Students Score Higher on the SAT

High school music students score higher on SATs in both verbal and math than their peers. In 2001, SAT takers with coursework/experience in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and 41 points higher on the math portion than students with no coursework/experience in the arts.


Source: Profile of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board, compiled by Music Educators National Conference, 2001