Every time I go to Guitar Center and hear the kids bash away, I feel like an advanced drummer.
However, most of the time when I go to a concert, I feel like a beginner.
+1.^ This.Comparing yourself to others in a world in which the lowest common denominator is the standard,then even fair players will stand out.
I though I was a pretty fair drummer,and always learned my drum parts by ear,and could play various different styles and difficulty levels.I even took to massaging my own ego,because lots of people wanted to play with me,who I considered good players..
Then I took two lesson with Joe Morello.If you don't know who that is..........you damn well should.
Reality check.The man was sitting just feet away from me,and it was tough to tell exactly what......and how he was doing ,what he was doing.
Listen to some other music besides just rock.Jazz,progressive and fusion for example where the drummer isn't just playing in odd time,but playing polyrythms inside that as well.
The best drummer's I've ever listened to or met,were confident player,but parked their egos at the door and were humble people,who were constantly critical of their own abilities.
It's not about putting a label on it.It's confidence in a skill level,that you'll always want to improve.Humility trumps ego every time.Nobody wants to play with a fat head.
Steve B