Re: Not Your Average Newbie
Originally Posted by
Nomad
Here you go
Nomad, welcome aboard--and that '69 4-4-2 is awesome! With it being a pillared coupe rather than the usual 2-door hardtop, that's definitely not a "father's Oldsmobile" you see very much these days! (You will learn that I'm not only a "bongo head," I'm also a "gear head!")
THERE IS NO SUCH THING IS AN "AVERAGE" NEWBIE!
Not yellin' at ya, but just pointing out that each of us come in where we are with our own experiences and add our own style to our playing. And you've got enough experiences for three or four lifetimes!
I started taking drum lessons 25 years ago (at age 32) because it was something I wanted (but didn't have the time or incentive before then) to do. It took me a while to get started (and like you, there were issues with following notes and learning patterns!) but I've become a fairly good set player and a darn good hand drummer!
Find a good teacher who's willing to encourage you and challenge you...not just the mechanics but also your enthusiasm! And don't worry, Nomad, once you hang around DrumChat a while, your "drum chat" will improve tremendously. You'll find us a very friendly bunch who will answer your questions and share our experiences with you!
Welcome aboard, Nomad!
keep the beat goin' ... Don't keep it to yourself!
Charlie
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." --Henry David Thoreau, "Walden," 1854
"There's a lot to be said for Time Honored tradition and value." --In memory of Frank "fiacovaz" Iacovazzi
"Maybe your drums can be beat, but you can't."--Jack Keck
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