Members 1001gear Posted December 16, 2010 Members Share Posted December 16, 2010 I started at 44 & didn't know anything,50 now. I find this very surprising lol. Just assumed you were a vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satman Posted December 16, 2010 Members Share Posted December 16, 2010 Cheetos and some porn = orange peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted December 16, 2010 Members Share Posted December 16, 2010 I find this very surprising lol. Just assumed you were a vet. Just talk a lot of smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satman Posted December 16, 2010 Members Share Posted December 16, 2010 Just talk a lot of smack {censored}in Texans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted December 16, 2010 Members Share Posted December 16, 2010 {censored}in Texans your a Texan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satman Posted December 16, 2010 Members Share Posted December 16, 2010 your a Texan caught me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members irnbru83 Posted December 16, 2010 Members Share Posted December 16, 2010 I'm an adpoted Texan, can I join the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crusher Posted December 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 16, 2010 Thanks for the replies everyone, I really appreciate it. I am certainly NOT looking to get famous or make a career out of drumming. I figured if I could start lessons now and maybe in 2-3 years be good enough to start looking to play local gigs/house parties/whatever with a band, that would be the icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members turdadactyl Posted December 16, 2010 Members Share Posted December 16, 2010 I haven't read the rest of the responses, so...well, whatever. You're never too old to learn. And if you really want to learn, I seriously doubt it will take you 2-3 years before you can start playing with people. Even 6 months would be enough to get you to a point where you could keep a decent backbeat with nothing flashy. I'll shamelessly plug my own video lesson and suggest you start here:[video=youtube;3RRBeHwslLE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxofrocks Posted December 16, 2010 Members Share Posted December 16, 2010 like others have said: hobby/self-interest wise, no. career wise, yes. Why? Sure if it's maybe, billboard pop rock, where 20 somethings rule the scene.. But what about country, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass, stuff like that.. Those genres don't discriminate like pop or rock does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drumming4Him Posted December 17, 2010 Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 Why? But what about country, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass, stuff like that.. Those genres don't discriminate like pop or rock does. because i'm assuming drummers within those genres have been drumming for 25+/- years and have an established resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted December 17, 2010 Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 I'm an adpoted Texan, can I join the club? I'd love to hear a drunken conversation between a Texan and a Scot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bitter Dawn Posted December 17, 2010 Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 But what about country, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass, stuff like that.. Those genres don't discriminate like pop or rock does. Good point man. I'd say even rock is safe, but maybe that's due to the reason D4H mentioned with old rockers already having a big reputation and experience. Any thing's possible with the right ambition and ability though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted December 17, 2010 Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 Unless it needs my approval. Actually if you worked diligently and methodically, 3 to 5 years should qualify you for entry gigs. It's conceivable you'd be good enough to pass for pro even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Old Steve Posted December 17, 2010 Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 I didn't mean to say you couldn't be a rock star at your age and experience level. If you want to be an astronaut, you could probably get that done too. Just like being an astronaut, you just have to face the fact that you'll be competing with people who have more relevant experience and skill than you do. You might be able to develop the skills in time, but experience takes time. Throw in the fact that most newly minted "rock stars" are between 18-25 years old when they get their first big break, you're fighting father time. Then again, it all comes down to marketing. If you can somehow make a bunch of 40+ year old dudes from the suburbs seem "relevant" and "cool" to people in the 14-30 age bracket, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted December 17, 2010 Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 Thanks for the replies everyone, I really appreciate it. I am certainly NOT looking to get famous or make a career out of drumming. I figured if I could start lessons now and maybe in 2-3 years be good enough to start looking to play local gigs/house parties/whatever with a band, that would be the icing on the cake. sooner than that if you put in the time,hook up with the right bunch of fellows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marko46 Posted December 17, 2010 Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 +1 w/ Z@C. Have fun man. U R never too old to learn and play the crap out of a kit in a band. Not a ton of $, at least here in my neck of the woods, so ya need to love it to do it. Work hard and wishing you well w/ it man! marko:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satman Posted December 17, 2010 Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 I'm an adpoted Texan, can I join the club? membership card is in the mail, your pre-approved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crusher Posted December 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 Thanks again everyone. Thanks for the video as well, when I left off on my lessons, it was basically at this point. I will watch the other videos for sure! Love the "recite the Gettysburg Address" comment, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members race81 Posted December 17, 2010 Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 you guys got me wantin to roCK!!!! COme on Stand up and............[video=youtube;ShVDALT8CgI] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted December 17, 2010 Members Share Posted December 17, 2010 SHOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skinthrasher Posted December 18, 2010 Members Share Posted December 18, 2010 sooner than that if you put in the time,hook up with the right bunch of fellows man that sounds like a song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zildjian@consol Posted December 18, 2010 Members Share Posted December 18, 2010 bto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LowPhreak Posted December 19, 2010 Members Share Posted December 19, 2010 Crusher - don't worry about it, man, just go do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShakingCharlie Posted April 19, 2020 Members Share Posted April 19, 2020 well I'm 60 and want to start! for fun of course, maybe a couple rolling stones covers at the local jam, and a couple cheap beers in a dirty glass lol (played guitar and bass for 50 yrs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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