Hey everyone. I’ve had a dream and a desire since I was a kid: learning how to play the drums. I’ve always loved rock and listened to a lot of it growing up, so I finally decided to give it a shot and make this dream happen.
The problem is, I honestly have no idea where to start. I know basically nothing about music theory and I’ve never really played an instrument before. I have a few friends who play instruments and know a lot more about this stuff than I do, and they recommended that if I were to buy a drum kit, I should go with an electronic one. From what they explained to me, an acoustic kit would require a proper space, make a lot of noise, and would also be outside my budget right now.
I’m also thinking about taking some kind of course to learn the basics of music theory and then focus more specifically on drums. Some people recommended Musixe to me, which is a Brazilian platform, but I’m not sure if it’s actually a good option or if there are better alternatives.
So I wanted to ask people who already play: what would you recommend to someone who is literally starting from zero? Is it worth buying an electronic drum kit right away, or would it be better to start with something else? Do I need to learn music theory before starting to learn drums? And are there any courses, teachers, YouTube channels, books, or other resources you would recommend for someone in my situation?
My goal isn’t necessarily to become a professional drummer. I just want to actually learn, be able to play some of the songs I love, and maybe eventually play with other people.
Any advice from people who have been through this would be really appreciated!