As a young drummer growing up, one of the biggest problems I had was being able to practice in peace, or should I say practice without disturbing the peace. As any drummer knows you can't just jump behind your kit and start punching out a beat whenever you feel like it. It seems the whole world, or at least your neighbourhood, knows when you are working on a new beat. Then there are the people who live in the same house as you to consider. It just seems not everyone appreciates the latest double kick drum piece that you are working on at the moment. Does this sound familiar,

'' SHUT UP, I'M TRYING TO STUDY '',

'' CAN'T YOU GIVE IT A REST FOR A WHILE ''

'' WE ARE TRYING TO WATCH T.V. IN HERE''.

'' CAN'T YOU PLAY A LITTLE MORE QUIETLY''.

'' WHO'S IDEA WAS IT TO BUY HIM A DRUM KIT ''.

'' YOU 'LL HAVE TO PACK IT IN, THE NEIGHBOURS JUST THREATENED TO CALL THE POLICE ''......

I was very frustrated to say the least and when I finally moved out of home, to much celebration, the problem followed me.

The only option left was a practice kit. This was good in theory but when I was confronted with small flimsy kits that looked more like a toy than a practice kit and moved 1\2 an inch every time you struck the bass drum, I decided to design my own.

After many months of trial and error and experimenting with different materials, I created my first  practice kit complete with cymbals and highhats. Although the amount of work I put into this kit was huge, the end result was I could practice any time of the day for as long as I like without disturbing anyone. I was very happy with the end result and built another kit straight away. With the noise problem gone I could now teach beginners at my new residence.

The kits are made of good quality steel and no matter how hard you play, they do not move. Every angle and height on the kit is totally adjustable. Nothing was overlooked and it all folds down into a neat transportable package. The snare has a rim on it for rimshots. The kickdrum area can accommodate both a single or a double kickdrum pedal.

The parts that I'm most proud of are the cymbals and high\hats. They are made of two products and took the most effort but the end result was better than I could of ever wished for. They are weighted the same as a real cymbal and except for a slightly softer playing surface have the same action as the real thing.

I have played and thrashed these cymbals for many years without the slightest crack or fracture anywhere. These cymbals are tough. 

Here is young RORY, , and SCOTT having a practice. Notice the rim on the snare drum,

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