X8 Drums Blog

STEM education is everywhere right now, creating what is hoped to be a path toward better living and excellence for all students. STEM is “Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,” all concepts that are important for everyone to learn. Unfortunately, there are plenty of times when STEM education goals take away from music programs, literature studies and the arts in general. As adults, plenty of us made it through school learning STEM principles, and once we were done with school, we sta …

If you have been playing drums (or any instrument) for your entire life, or, you just discovered your passion for drums, immersing yourself in a drumming program in college could be your personal launching pad into greatness. There is a lot to be said for music education, either in the form of private lessons, or singing in a school choir, but for many, a few hours each week is not enough to satisfy the need to perform or express an inner rhythm. Hopeful drumming students have a wide rang …

At X8 Drums, we believe that music education is essential to a well-rounded education because it instills culture and creativity in students, allows students to express themselves, builds relationships, and creates a sense of community. And, of course, learning and playing music is fun! The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMMF) shares our views on the value of music education and even created the Best Community for Music Education (BCME) program to recognize school distri …