Focusing on the often-overlooked role of drummers in music education, Gareth Dylan Smith investigates the identities and learning experiences of kit drummers in London through interviews and questionnaires. As a drummer and educator himself, Smith provides unique insights into the practices and experiences of both teenage and adult drummers, emphasizing the diverse contexts in which they learn and perform. His research highlights the significance of drumming in shaping identity and community among musicians.
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In this Element, the author describes how playing drum kit enables him to experience transcendence, the magical nexus at which Materials, Construction, Values/Culture and Expression meet. These domains and the magic derived from their combination is illustrated through examples of the author's live and recorded musical collaborations.