Is 15 too old to start playing?

[omnisheep]

Ok. I've heard about people starting at 2 or 3 or 4 or whatever age. I'm turning 15 this june and i wanna take some drum lessons. Is it too late?? If you start at 15, does it mean that you're bound to be rubbish??

[jangus]

Oh god no its not too old. Better to start now then to regret not starting it at all later.

[omnisheep]

oh good. ^_^ thx.. (although i still think i'm bound to be rubbish anyway T_T whaha... i suck in music. )

[Class A Drummer]

what a stupid question. your never too old to start playing.

[Bunda the Great]

I'm 15 and I just started last year. And people tell me I'm incredible.

[omnisheep]

lol...i gues it IS a stupid question. ^_^

[glynes]

I'm 56 and I started 2 years ago. If I can do it, anybody can!!

[Bonzo91]

Originally Posted by glynes

I'm 56 and I started 2 years ago. If I can do it, anybody can!!

See what i mean she started at like 56 and she's not a bad player now is she. Its never too late unless your about 80 years old suffering from some sort of disease.

[somedrummer]

There you go, look at Glynes. She is a living testimony right there. Lots of people take up drums in their 40s, 50s, or later. No, 15 is definitely not too late.

[burnthehero]

I don't consider 15 to be too old to start drumming. I didn't get serious about drumming until I was about 18.

[ReX]

I started at 40, or so. You will not suck, unless you decide you want to suck (I don't advise that).

Approach it positively, be mentally tough when you get stuck on something, and most importantly, have fun. You may be just one hell of a drummer by the time your 18 / 20...now go find out whether it comes true or not!

[harryconway]

You're never to old too start and keep playin' until you die.

[RudimentalDrummer]

Originally Posted by omnisheep

Ok. Is it too late?? If you start at 15, does it mean that you're bound to be rubbish??

You'll be murdered for saying that omnisheep kekeke ! ...I'm 45 now and I started drumming seriously just 8 months back .... Life begins at 40 for a man (Ooooppps...sorry this theory is not applicable here anyway). NO..... it's good to begin drumming at any age (the earlier the better)...let not age deter anyone here from drumming


Cheers my friend

[y0avz]

There is no such thing as too late... you can start playing at the age of 90 if you want,
Its all up to you..

[averypoordrummer]

no way! 15's a good age. i started at 15.

[Jeff Almeyda]

Forget it, hang it up, the old folks home is right around the corner!!! ;)

Seriously, about the only thing that 15 is too old to start doing is Olympic female gymnastics or something like that where you're "washed up" at age 24.

[Drummer Karl]

Oh no, it is NEVER too late for starting...15 years is a good age! Just work and don`t give it up!!
If it is your passion, do it!!!

Karl

[Pedro]

Of course it's too late to start drumming! I mean, you probably already are married and have two kids and have to work night and day to earn the money for your family.

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[Lambo]

Is 15 too old? What!!?!?







No.

[Bernhard]

Originally Posted by omnisheep

I'm turning 15 this june and i wanna take some drum lessons. Is it too late?? If you start at 15, does it mean that you're bound to be rubbish??

No - not at all. If somebody tells you such rubbish - go and prove them the contrary.

By the way: serious starting with 2, 3 or 4 is only good for the ego of some frustrated parents. What those kids learn in a month you learn at age 10 in a day (..and also with 15)!!!! Granted

Bernhard

[Drummer Karl]

Originally Posted by Bernhard

No - not at all. If somebody tells you such rubbish - go and prove them the contrary.

By the way: serious starting with 2, 3 or 4 is only good for the ego of some frustrated parents.

Bernhard

haha! That is good! lol
I started a little bit with 3 just because I`ve got fun when drumming! My parents thaught that it looks funny...they didn`t really care.
but all in all you can start playing drums even with 80+ years, too...

Karl

Originally Posted by Class A Drummer

what a stupid question. your never too old to start playing.

you have NO room to be talking about stupid questions.

[Pete Stoltman]

Actually 15 may be just about an ideal age to start. I've found that sometimes younger players may have unrealistic expectations about what they can accomplish. At 15 you've probably already discovered that not everything in life comes easy. You also probably know that any kind of skill wether it's working a computer, hittting a baseball, or playing drums is going to take some dedicated work to become good at it. Good luck to you and jump right in. Playing drums "can" be a life defining experience or maybe just a fun hobby. Either way it's worth the effort if you have the passion for it.

The only thing to be careful is if you've dabbled in drums in the past and have picked up bad habits. Unlearning technique is one of the most difficult things to do (practice makes permanent). If you've never picked up a drumstick, knock yourself out, find a good teacher and have a ball. You're at a better age now to learn drums because (odds are) you're less impulsive and will be more likely to stick with it, unlike a 9 year old.

[FloEy]

dude im 20 and started at 19 lol I wish my parents would of let me get the drums at 15. My father was and still is against the whole idea but I didnt give up and I kept begging till they finally gave in!!!! lol Now I play every day for about 4 hours or more if i can. I will concentrate on rudiments, feet, beats, etc. I feel the need to catch up from kids that started at 15 and if anything its actually getting me somewhere. I can actually admit that after playing for a year and 5 months that I am better then people I know who have been playing for 6 -10yrs. (Mostly cause they didnt do rudiments, didnt put in the time, etc...) Its not how much time you have been playing but how much time you put in. Even when Im off the set I will practice another 4 hours on rudiments!! im usually up till 2 in the mornin doing singles, diddles, etc.. A lil nutty, yes! but I have nothing better to do anyway during the week. The best advice I can give someone is before you go and play drums, listen to some drummers and get some ideas in that you want to learn. Usually this helps get the groovey side out of ya. PS i almost 4got!! Come to this site daily!! lol

[rendezvous_drummer]

dude 15 is wayyyyy too old, don't bother. HA!!! yea right. i wish i started at 15, instead i was stupid and waited until 17 because i wasnt into it at the time but i knew i would be. good luck man!!

[Fur drummer]

Originally Posted by omnisheep

Ok. I've heard about people starting at 2 or 3 or 4 or whatever age. I'm turning 15 this june and i wanna take some drum lessons. Is it too late?? If you start at 15, does it mean that you're bound to be rubbish??

No, 15 is a good age to start actually.

[omnisheep]

lol...everyone keeps on calling me dude...and man... just so everyone knows..im a GIRL...
anyway, thanks for the replies guys..i just felt so insecure when i saw the videos of toddlers playing. (i felt so old at that time =( ) but now i know better haha ^_^

[Fur drummer]

I think those toddlers are an exception and not the norm. Don't let that stop you from playing.

[ns3476]

Nope i think its a good age to start at. Yeah there are a lot of people out there that started when they were really young but who cares. I started when i was 13. There are a lot of people out there that start when they are older than 15.

[Joe Morris]

Your Never to Old. Go for it.

Joe

[mikei]

I started playing about 2 years ago and I am going to be 36 next month.

It is a blast. It is amazing how good you can become if you practice smart.

I wish I would have started earlier, but I now enjoy all of the progress I am making now.

Good luck.

[secondXheartbeat]

I recall Chris Adler of Lamb of God stating that he quit bas to play drums at a very late age (In his 20's if i remember right.) That DEFINITELY hasn't stopped him from becoming an amazing drummer.

[theduke86]

No way. Jack DeJohnette started at age 18. Nate Smith, Billy Kilson at age 16-17. There are tons of great drummers who have started later. Don't worry about it. I'd look into some professional instruction sooner rather than later though.

[aahznightsky]

Akria Jimbo started at 21 ... so that's youre answer right there!

Althought I'm not sure, he may have started at 18. Or 22. It was around there.

[TAMAmetaldrummer]

15 is a good age. you will actually listen and want to learn. i am 16 and have been playing for 8 years. but i know people who just started and are as good as me

[The Laker]

I started playing at 15 and stopped at 22 when my son was born. After a 30 year absence I started up again. So your never to young or too old to start playing. Just start playing for the love of music and the love of playing.

[sloppyn9ne]

Originally Posted by Bunda the Great

I'm 15 and I just started last year. And people tell me I'm incredible.

same here except two years ago almost. my neighbors dont mind and always compliment me. but since i got a dbl pedal, my mom complains its too loud but no one else is.

[CWelsh]

Originally Posted by omnisheep

lol...everyone keeps on calling me dude...and man... just so everyone knows..im a GIRL...

Aw, now, you should have made that clear earlier. If you were a guy, no problem with the age, but everyone knows girls can't play no matter what age. ;-)

I hope you know, I'm joking. I noticed that no one commented on the fact that you're female and wanted to tease you about it. Seriously, get started. Play, have fun!

P.S. I'm 53 and just bought a kit a couple of months ago. I've played before, but nothing too seriously. I'm looking forward to learning.

Throw another one into the mix. Joe Morello - Age 15. I mean WOW if Morello can do it... (sorry, just a personal love of the man)