Any drummers out there?

[do4CY]

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.

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.

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

 

[SoapyCy]

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

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

 

[demoncore1031]

In trying to upload pictures of my drums but.... well, I'm kinda dumb. Maybe I'll figure it out here in a bit.

 

[demoncore1031]

No suggestions, but your neighbors are gonna love you.

I lucked out... neighbor on one side is a musician and loves hearing the drum noise coming from my garage. Neighbor on the other side has been a drummer for over 40 years.

 

[clone4life82]

Where is this neighborhood you speak of? I have an inkling to play my axes really loud.

 

[demoncore1031]

Where is this neighborhood you speak of? I have an inkling to play my axes really loud.

Albuquerque. We play all of our instruments extra loud and my son's band plays loud and nobody complains. It's great.

 

[demoncore1031]

 

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