I have a custom Yamaha kit I use as the primary recording and lesson kit in my drum studio. It's a 6-piece kit with a 22" kick, and 10"-16" toms.

I also use my Pearl kit for lesson purposes. The kit consists of 10” - 14” mount toms, 16” & 18” floor toms, and two 22” kicks.

I use Zildjian cymbals, and have a nice collection ranging from several different ride cymbals and hi-hats, to over a dozen assorted crash and splash cymbals.

This gives me a variety of drum sizes and combinations to choose from, as well as many different cymbal voicings. Having the separate kits allows me the flexibility in lessons to play along with students and teach by direct example.