Drumming Lesson 04 Ns

There are many places to get a drumming lesson if you really look, but it isn't as easy as with some instruments. For guitar, there are millions of teachers crawling out of the sewers, six strings blazing, in every city on earth, but you might just be somewhere that makes it difficult to get a drum lesson. I played in band growing up, and let me tell you, the percussion that you learn in band is alright, but it isn't really enough to get you far. You won't learn enough to find your way around a kit unless you begin with a drum lesson outside of school. Otherwise, you'll learn stick control, fundamentals, and nothing else, and that won't get you anywhere.

Other people get drum lessons online, which is even sillier. Sure, you can get your first drumming lesson or two from a computer which shows you where to put the beats with some live recorded video, but I feel like you'd do better to just do what I did, and listen to some of your favorite bands. Start with something where the percussion is kind of simple and straight forward, so that it will be no strain for you to follow, and then work your way up to more intricate musical forms as you go. You can get a good drumming lesson just from listening to the experts do it. Also, hang out with musicians. Even if no one in your area advertises a drumming lesson, you should be able to find someone who will show you something. Many of the greats got every single drumming lesson they ever needed from older, more experienced musicians who they met at shows and gigs, and went on to be successful.

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