The Product - Begin Drumming is a popular multi-media drum lessons course that is available as a download. The course includes:

• 45 Multi-media lessons

• 4 Hours of video instruction

• 52 Pages of printable lesson materials

• 198 Audio files

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Our Thoughts - Begin Drumming is a good "economy" drum lessons course for beginners on a tight budget. The lessons will provide new drummers with all the information they need to to get the basics under their belt so that they can advance to the next level. The lessons are presented in multi angle videos and backed up with written lessons and numerous audio files. User surveys returned decent reviews with ratings from 2 to 4 - out of 5.

The Instructor - Jim McCarthy is a highly qualified instructor and professional drummer. He has an enormous amount of experience as a gigging drummer, and also possesses a Masters Degree in Percussion Performance. He has given over 20,000 drum lessons and has the chops to back it up. His success as a drum teacher for 20 years is obvious in his passion for the instrument, and his skill as a communicator.

High Notes - Begin Drumming is exactly as the name implies, a great place to begin drumming. The lessons are clear and easy to follow. They can be taken at the convenience of the student and we liked the fact that the audio files can be downloaded to an ipod at 3 different speeds to make learning drum patterns and rudiments much easier than having to remained glued to the computer screen. We also liked the fact that the lesson program stands on its own and the publisher did not feel the need to add flashy "bonuses" to entice someone to buy.

Low Notes - This course is not nearly as extensive as Learn & Master Drums, or the Rock Drumming System - but it doesn't try to be. It also doesn't carry the heftier price tag of the other courses. Also, because it is not available as a physical product, some users did not like having to take the majority of the lesson work in front of the computer (not including the patterns that can be downloaded to an ipod).

Summary - Begin Drumming may not contain the volume of material and lessons that some of the courses have, but it is a good solid drum lessons program that will appeal to any beginning student - and wallet. In addition, the 8 weeks money back guarantee takes all the risk out of trying the course.

Final Thoughts - Recommended!

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