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Any drummers out there?

Cyclones_R_GR8 said:
I would say some sticks, a couple of practice pads and some lessons. If he sticks with it for a few months then you can think about getting a drum kit.
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cyclonedave25 said:
He’ll hate it, but taking piano lessons helps immensely with coordination. (Not sure if its changed but way back when I was in grade school, you had to take 2 years of piano before you could play percussion in school).
Get him a snare drum to learn the basic rudiments and stick handling. (Practice pad if you want to keep your sanity). Get him some basic lessons. Don’t just get him a drum set and toss him on it, it’ll be a waste of money.
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I was figuring lessons would be the way to go but was hoping it could be self taught easily. I have heard that piano lessons are required at some schools, that makes sense that the best drummer in my grade could play the piano too. Thanks
 
do4CY said:
I was figuring lessons would be the way to go but was hoping it could be self taught easily. I have heard that piano lessons are required at some schools, that makes sense that the best drummer in my grade could play the piano too. Thanks
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I took piano lessons but slacked off and it didn't help. It did get me into drumline in HS though because it was a requirement (no test though).

The best thing you can do let him play without judgement. It will be loud and annoying but let him play. I am 100% self taught and this was before youtube and stuff like that.

Once he gets into band at school they'll have lessons, otherwise a teacher would be good once per week if he wants to learn the foundation.

Drums are great because you can just feel the music. Drums are like guitar in a way, you don't need to be a "music person" to become proficient
 
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