Are Drums Hard to Learn?

At Boston Drum Lessons, one of the most common questions we’re asked by beginner or perspective drummers is “how hard is it to learn to drum?” The real answer is that people will find drums easier or harder to learn based on many innate factors, including their willingness to practice, experience with prior instruments, and innate musical talent.

 That being said, just about everyone can learn to drum online with hard work and practice! Learning drums will come more quickly to some than to others, but we have a range of beginner drum courses that can help almost everyone learn to drum.

How long does it take to learn drums?

Learning to drum requires lots of unique skills, including coordination, rhythm, timekeeping and more. Because there are so many factors involved, not everyone will have the same learning curve. However, if you are willing to practice nearly every day, you can learn to drum within around eight to 12 months.

-        You can learn to drum within eight to 12 months to get to a basic level of competence

-        Drumming requires lots of skills that not everyone will master at the same pace

-        It can take many years to learn to drum to an intermediate or advanced level

-        Online drumming lessons make it easy for everyone to learn to drum at a pace that makes sense for their lifestyles and interest level

Can you teach yourself to play drums?

While it is possible to teach yourself to drum completely solo, nearly everyone will learn more quickly with drum lessons. Whether you choose to book private in-person drum lessons, sign up for drum lessons online, or download drum classes, beginning drummers should look for some level of drum instruction.

Drum instructors have experience guiding drummers of all levels to meet their goals, whether their students are interested in recreational drumming, performance drumming or drumming professionally. Because drumming requires lots of skills, it is best to work with an experienced drum teacher, especially in the early days of learning how to drum.

What is the best way to learn drums?

Everyone learns differently based on age, skill level, and goal. That being said, the best ways to learn to drum include:

-        Hire a drum instructor or download online drum courses

-        Ensure you have the proper drum equipment and an appropriate practice space

-        Practice drumming every day for at least 20 minutes, if possible

-        Consider why you want to drum: just for fun, to perform, or even to drum professionally!

Best beginner online drum lessons

Boston Drum Lessons offers outstanding beginner drum lessons resources, including downloadable classes, online and in-person drum lessons and more. We have drum lessons for kids and online adult drum lessons, making us the right online drum school for every audience. Even if you’ve found drums hard to learn in the past, we have classes and resources for you. Schedule a 50%-off drum lesson with Boston Drum Lessons today!