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# Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Equipment • Crossing The Border • Guide To Buying Drums
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- Published: 2017-09-23T09:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2017-09-23T09:30:00.000Z
- Description: This week on MusicThinkTank, we covered the challenge of coming to the US as a Canadian or Mexican band, what to keep in mind when purchasing drums, how to find. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/09/music.html]
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This week on MusicThinkTank, we covered the challenge of coming to the US as a Canadian or Mexican band, what to keep in mind when purchasing drums, how to find time for music when you have a day job, and more.
- Robert Lanterman | [**Canadian/Mexican Bands Coming To The US: Pay Attention!**](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/canadianmexican-bands-coming-to-the-us-pay-attention.html?ref=hypebot.com)
- Darren Perkins | **[Beginners Guide: 5 Tips For Buying Drums](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/beginners-guide-5-tips-for-buying-drums.html?ref=hypebot.com)**
- Bree Noble | **[How To Find Time For Music When You Have A Day Job](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-to-find-time-for-music-when-you-have-a-day-job.html?ref=hypebot.com)**
- Emily Lopes | **[Most Popular Music Genres: It Is Completely Different Than You Believe](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/most-popular-music-genres-it-is-completely-different-than-yo.html?ref=hypebot.com)**
- Music ThinkTank | [**Important Lessons No Contemporary Recording Artist Should Ever Forget**](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/important-lessons-no-contemporary-recording-artist-should-ev-1.html?ref=hypebot.com)  
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