Hi, DW.
I've been a guitar player for 25 years and I currently play in a cover band. About 7 months ago, I picked up my first drum set and I've been enamored by them. It's been a blast in my basement, but eventually I started itching to play with others. I put out a "beginner drummer looking to jam" ad on Craigslist a month ago, and a group of musicians reached out to me finally today.
I made it very clear that I was new to drumming, and that I had never played drums in a band setting before. They were ok with that as they were in an early stage of putting a band together. We're meeting at a practice spot tonight and I'll be using the house kit. I was told to bring sticks and cymbals.
I am super excited but at the same time, I'm a nervous wreck. If you guys have any words of encouragement, tips or advice, I'd love to hear them.
I've been a guitar player for 25 years and I currently play in a cover band. About 7 months ago, I picked up my first drum set and I've been enamored by them. It's been a blast in my basement, but eventually I started itching to play with others. I put out a "beginner drummer looking to jam" ad on Craigslist a month ago, and a group of musicians reached out to me finally today.
I made it very clear that I was new to drumming, and that I had never played drums in a band setting before. They were ok with that as they were in an early stage of putting a band together. We're meeting at a practice spot tonight and I'll be using the house kit. I was told to bring sticks and cymbals.
I am super excited but at the same time, I'm a nervous wreck. If you guys have any words of encouragement, tips or advice, I'd love to hear them.