Hi guys, i might be getting drums in awhile, and I was wondering :

Is it possible to learn drums, without taking any lessons ( as in : go to a teacher and he teaches you stuff ).
So with internet help or anythign like that?


Any information / advice is welcome!

Thanks!

it's possible, but I don't suggest it.


I tried doing it, and ended up learning a lot of stuff the wrong way, which is incredibly hard to forget/relearn.

yep
but no if you want to get to a high level

even people like dave weckl still learn from people

a lot of drumming is about technique, get it wrong your gonna be breaking/damaging stick/heads/drums/cymbals
i think of lessons as an investment

yup

Just get rock band.

You can conceivably earn anything on your own, but you will never develop at the rate or quality you would with a qualified instructor.

true fucking story


I made over 2 grand with rockband last year playin drums, no joke

I just used online tuts.

What kind of online tuts/where did you find them?

If you're sufficiently motivated, it's definitely possible.

I wouldn't suggest it, though.

Even if you don't want to take formal lessons (that's the impression I'm getting), it's really important to play with/observe other musicians.

This post was edited by ZoSo on Jun 17 2010 03:13am