Martin Algra - Articles

How to Play Piano - The Fun Way!
The problem for most people who want to learn to play piano, is the thought that they don’t have the necessary skill, talent, dedication or ability to start. To some degree this is probably true, but in my opinion the main reason why most people fail to start or persevere is because they are not motivated or inspired to learn. Read
By: Martin Algra | 21/07/2009 | Music

Learn to Play Drums - Customising your Drum Kit!
Customising your drum kit is a very personal thing and includes the way it looks, sounds, set-up and accessories. When I was not actually playing I would take every opportunity to watch and listen to other drummers and have seen some very weird and wonderful customisations. Read
By: Martin Algra | 09/07/2009 | Teenagers

Learn to Play Drums - More Top Tips for Beginners!
When I started to play drums way back in the 60’s it was at a time when live music was all the rage with the pop scene. I was fortunate in that my father was the manager of a very popular dance hall situated in Tottenham North London with a resident group the “Dave Clark Five” and the “Johnny Howard Dance Band” Read
By: Martin Algra | 26/06/2009 | Teenagers

Learn to Play Drums - Top Tips to get you started!
When starting to learn to play drums it is essential to set up the kids drum set properly to ensure that all the drums and cymbals are comfortably within reach and at the correct height to avoid over reaching. Read
By: Martin Algra | 11/06/2009 | Home & Family

Kids Musical Toys- Can Help Children’s Development
I have a great appreciation of the benefit that kids musical toys can provide in a child’s early development and in later life. This has also been confirmed by studies carried out by early childhood specialists who have found that children who received regular music lessons over several months showed a marked improvement over those that had not Read
By: Martin Algra | 29/05/2009 | Home & Family