[donnieb]

Norwegian007, on Dec 4 2007, 03:21 PM, said:

I just want to get to know everyone here a little more. So, here are some questions to help everyone introduce themselves.

• Where are you from (country, or more specific)? usa, new york
  
• How long have you been playing the drums? over 30 years on and off, quit for 4 years after playing professionally but i'm back at it now working on my chops
  
• Did you take lessons, or are you self-taught? both (private lessons ,school)
  
• Do you play any other instruments (which ones)? no

"don't mean a thing if ain't got that swing" ("groove" ,or whatever you want to call it)

[mike]

Norwegian007, on Dec 4 2007, 06:21 PM, said:

I just want to get to know everyone here a little more. So, here are some questions to help everyone introduce themselves.

• Where are you from (country, or more specific)?
  
• How long have you been playing the drums?
  
• Did you take lessons, or are you self-taught?
  
• Do you play any other instruments (which ones)?

US, Virginia
Started percussion in 6th grade and got my first set in 7th. Played all the way until i was about 22 and lived in apartments for a while. Have been going strong for the past 3 years though. (I'm 29 now)
Mostly self taught on the kit. Learned all of my rudiments in school though.
I played bass a little in high school and am now trying to pick up piano.

[XiaoII]

Norwegian007, on Dec 4 2007, 11:21 PM, said:

I just want to get to know everyone here a little more. So, here are some questions to help everyone introduce themselves.

• Where are you from (country, or more specific)?
  
• How long have you been playing the drums?
  
• Did you take lessons, or are you self-taught?
  
• Do you play any other instruments (which ones)?

Okay..so..

I'm from England, More specifically A small Town called Tamworth in the Midlands.
Have been playing...for about 7-8 months now, so still learning pretty much everything. =D
I'm self taught though occasionally receive advice from the drum guy at School when I'm practising alone.
And, nope I don't play any other instruments really. I dabbled in guitar and gave up when I realised it was annoying.

[Rperks]

I am from Staines, England and have been playing for about 11 months. I am self taught on the drums. I used to play the cornet but now play the horn in the Salvation Army band. I also had guitar lessons when i was a lot younger but realised i had no hope. I also play the keyboard - mainly creating riffs to use in songs.

[Gary]

em, gar ireland 3 years i think, 4 lessons then self thaught, bass, guitar kinda

[Dave Atkinson]

Wow this is a popular thread! Thats good! I myself am from BC Canada, and have been playing the drums for around 7 years of my life. I have taken a few spot lessons here and there but never anything constant. I also play the guitar, bass, and yes... the Accordion! However most of my time is spent focusing on the drums.

[Dealas]

Dave Atkinson, on Dec 5 2007, 01:59 PM, said:

I also play the guitar, bass, and yes... the Accordion! However most of my time is spent focusing on the drums.

I´ve always had a special love for the accordion... but I´ve never played it decently.

[Schroeder]

I'm from BC, Canada

I've been (seriously) drumming for about 12 years or so, but my parents bought me my first drum set when I was 3 or 4.... yeah.... I stabbed it to death with all my friends ..... at the time I didn't know any better...

I've taken a few odd lessons here or there but pretty much self taught.

I've played piano for.... wellll since I was 7 ..... soooooo 20 yrs
played guitar for 10 years and bass for about 8

I also enjoy singing, Virgo's, long walks in the sand, and drinking pina colada's and getting caught in the rain...

[Dave Atkinson]

Dealas, on Dec 5 2007, 08:45 PM, said:

I´ve always had a special love for the accordion... but I´ve never played it decently.

The accordion is the most rewarding instrument a man can learn!

[rplcmint]

1. Where are you from (country, or more specific)? Stockton, CA
2. How long have you been playing the drums? 25 years
3. Did you take lessons, or are you self-taught? self-taught, then took lessons at 22!!
4. Do you play any other instruments (which ones)? Drums mostly...but chords on Guitar and simple bass. I can tune in the radio...I"m an old buck who still fumbles with the knobs.

By the way, I took lessons from three teachers. Brian McCarthy - Metal Head who plays all styles. Mike Lawson from Skip's Music in Sacramento (now works for Johnny Rabb I believe) and a cat out of Jacksonville, Fl named Pete Chemiekewski (he knew all styles Rock, Latin, Blues, Jazz - and recorded with Wynton Marsalis a few times).

I still need lots of practice because I haven't hit the skins in over 5 years on a regular basis.

This post has been edited by rplcmint: 05 December 2007 - 02:27 PM

[drum corp]

I'm from Ontario, Canada.

I use to play drums about 26years ago, just getting back into it. I still have the basic knowledge, hopefully with Jared's rock drumming lessons, my skills will improve. I'm also learning to play side drum in a Scottish Pipes and drum marching band. I have also jammed with some friends on the bass guitar. I really want to focus on my drumming. I am planning on the self taught method.

[angus wall]

I'm currently living in Western Australia. I grew up in New Zealand and started playing when I was about 6. I moved to London when I was 21 to break into the big time but never quite made it.
I had lessons in London and then I lapsed after I got married, mortgage blah, blah.

I've been in loads of bands over the years and have recently just rediscovered drumming at the age of 42. I'm trying to get my chops back to where they used to be. I starting learning guitar to play nursery rhymes to my son. This is a great site.

[Natethegr8t]

Where are you from (country, or more specific)? USA, Salt Lake City, Utah
How long have you been playing the drums? 16 yrs, 7 professionally
Did you take lessons, or are you self-taught? both
Do you play any other instruments (which ones)? bass, some guitar

My dad is a drummer, so i was pretty much born into it :) it's what i do....

This post has been edited by Natethegr8t: 05 December 2007 - 08:53 PM

[franielczyk]

i am welsh iv played for 1year never played another instrument and had lessons

[jaykay]

1.) Representin Canada here. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

2.) Been playing off and on for 8 years (started in grade 7 concert band) and more recently playing seriously for the past 4 years.

3.) Other than concert band, self- taught drummer.

4.) Played the trombone in another life time.

[Jared Falk]

jaykay, on Dec 6 2007, 11:48 AM, said:

1.) Representin Canada here. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

2.) Been playing off and on for 8 years (started in grade 7 concert band) and more recently playing seriously for the past 4 years.

3.) Other than concert band, self- taught drummer.

4.) Played the trombone in another life time.

A trombone/drummer, thats the first for me!

[Dealas]

Dealas, on Dec 4 2007, 08:18 PM, said:

I know just enough piano, trombone (percussion section was full in my middle school band, so I...

What about me?

[Djepeto]

1) Serbia

2) A few months

3) I take lessons (FreeDrumLessons:)

4) No...

[noremacnz]

Christchurch - New Zealand wooop

playing for 8 years now

ive taken lessons on and off but plan to study music next year

i dabble on bass and guitar, a little piano and the kazoo. but drums are my passion and life.

[fumandrummer05]

hi my name is philip i am from the US in Chelmsford. i started playing drums in 2005 i was like 11 years old

yeah i take lessons from this music university i go.
Also take lessons from Jared Falk too online
I also take piano lessons too

This post has been edited by fumandrummer05: 08 December 2007 - 09:27 AM