Specialized Drumming Lesson

Drum Lessons

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 drumming lesson.

I played in band growing up, and let me tell you, the percussion that you learn in band is all right, 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.

Some people are so desperate to get a drumming lesson or two that they spend their summer at some kind of rock and roll camp. This is a good place for teens who want to play music to get away and learn under the guidance of experienced musicians, but if you ask me it is a kind of lame idea.

I mean, as far as it goes for me, rock and roll is about experimentation, and learning yourself with your friend.

Sure, you can benefit from a drumming lesson or whatever, but really spending your summer in a place where they try to teach you rock sounds kind of weak to me.

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 drumming 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. How about you?