Where I’m from in NC there was an amazing local shop that had practice spaces you could rent by the hour that already had the drums set up, including cymbals. I’m looking around and having a difficult time finding something similar here, plenty of shops where you can play while “sampling” the merchandise but nothing with an actual private space for you to play. Does anyone know of a place that I could look at?

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dahnjohnson t1_iu5xg9l wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:05 PM

are you looking to demo new drum gear, or just find a place to practice drums real loud? if you are looking to demo gear, not sure I can help you with that. I would suggest calling/visiting the handful of music stores around the area and asking them.

However if you are just looking to practice by yourself or with a band, check out Ralph's Musicians Guild in Homestead. you can rent the space (it's a stage + all the gear: amps, drum kit, pa system, etc) for pretty cheap by the hour. maybe 20 bucks or so.

the other alternative is renting a practice space at one of the StoreExpress buildings around the area. I know there is one is Southside and (I think) McKees rocks that rent out practice spaces to bands with 24/7 access. Good luck!

rush2ryme OP t1_iu5zfds wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:19 PM

I’m specifically looking for rehearsal spaces, not to demo gear so I’ll definitely check out Ralph’s! I already own my dream kit, I just left it back in North Carolina because my mom has a house and room to store it whereas I am living in a small duplex. But I’ve missed playing! Thank you for the suggestion!

dahnjohnson t1_iu62c97 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:39 PM

There are also a few drum shops in the area. Drumfactorydirect, Pittsburgh Drum Exchange, and Hawthorne Drum Shop (last two are next to Hollowood Music, an old school pgh music store - def worth a check out someday)

indaburgh t1_iuctyby wrote on October 30, 2022 at 10:49 AM

Have space and instruments. However no physical drums. Only pads. Def up for jamming out though.

bryguypgh t1_iu61sas wrote on October 28, 2022 at 8:35 PM

Ralph’s in Homestead.

DeleteSystem33 t1_iu5o7a3 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 7:02 PM

I bet Guitar Center would rent out their lesson room if nobody was using it

Jekerdud t1_iu72276 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 1:17 AM

If you are just looking to play in a duplex, consider getting an electronic kit. I live in a duplex and when I do play, I use headphones if I know the neighbor is home. No complaints here! Roland's mesh sets are decent, they feel like a real kit. Electronic kits also have the flexibility to hook up to games such as Clone Hero too, in case you have interest in that.