Is Learning Drums Easy?

The American Drumbeats 1 and 2: 100 Years and counting

Depends on your goals. Humble or ambitious? 

Easy if:

1. You want to fool around playing in the basement, alone. 
2. You want to play along with your favorite recordings. 

Slightly more difficult if:

1. You want to play in the school band; some rudiments and reading skills will be required.  In short  basic musicianship skills.
2. You want to jam with others at your level: Learn some basic technique, a few simple beats and an awareness of dynamic control and you are ready to go.

Drums are difficult if:

1. You want to play with others who already play well.
2. You want to jam in public.
3. You want to attend jam sessions in your local pub.
4. You want to play in a drum line.
5. You want to play music of some sophistication like Jazz, Prog, Hip Hop, Latin, etc.

Drums are formidable if: 

1. You want to reach your potential.
2. You want to be admired and talked about in hushed tones.
3. You want to be in a professional. 

Each level takes a different level of commitment and resource allocation. 

If I can help you get started. Call me. 

​David