Thanks. I needed to hear this . 72 years young and learning for 4 yrs now the challenge of this instrument that frustrates me at times but brings sweet endorphins every time I sit on that throne and play.❤️🥁😎
I am 68 when I learned my very first jazz song and it was Take 5. In the beginning, I thought this song is beyond me. But after 2+ plus weeks of practicing the 5/4 jazz pattern I got it down. Now I can even solo in 5/4 while mentally singing the piano/bass 5/4 rhythm in my mind. That shows you it's never too late to learn something as intriguing as Take 5. Just learn many baby steps and most of us can do it.
Never to late start something. Just play if you want. Opportunity found me at 56 starting, not aiming for a career, but for fun and more. I have improved considerably in the last 16 years, which makes it even more fun.
I have a 58yo student who is learning extreme metal drumming and I also had a student who was in he's late 60s who was learning to play "normie drumming" from scratch, never too late! Very nice approach man, Keep it up! Subscribed. 👊🏻
Hi Evan, thanks for responding to my earlier email. Was not sure how to take it, if you were serious or tongue in cheek. Just want to let you know a few weeks back our regular drummers were both out of town and I was requested to play the drums, didn’t want to but gave in and played 6 tunes, music leader Said I did okay. I am not the usual rocking chair 87 year old, one night a week new vogue dancing, one day a week Exercise for health, another day Tai Chi, also I am an artist and attend art classes one night a week. Kind regards. Brian
I turn 60 in a week. Started 2 years ago, with a disability. Due to an accident i have no feelings in my thumb and first two fingers. Couldn't hold a stick. Neuropathy in my feet and hands. Cant feel my feet in the pedals. Several other medical issues. Doesn't matter! I love playing. Its become an obsession (just drums in general). I have hit many walls that i cant seem to push through, and several surgeries that have lost me months of practice. So I am still a terrible drummer. But i still love to play. And i can make it through slower money beat songs enough at this point. Probably not well, but not enough that people who aren't drummers would notice much. I only play in my shed (finished and has AC and Heat). I play alone, and thats all I need. But i would like to get to the point i could gif once in a while. I just had 1 of 3 upcoming vein ablations in my legs. The lack of circulation i have causes me real stamina issues. If it works that will help a lot. Thanks for the encouragement. I see several others who are older than me who also commented. Best of luck to you all! 🎉🥁🥁🥁❤️
God bless you! I love that the love of drums keeps you playing and your story is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing that and I'm glad this video helped in any way. I'll be praying those ablations go well for you and help your drumming. There is definitely nothing like drums and just getting absorbed into it. Thanks again!
As an idiot 13 year old in the UK, I got dragged along to some gig I didn't want to go to. It was some old guy from America, playing jazz. He was apparently 67 years old. What could I possibly learn off some old guy I thought? I walked out of that gig with my 13 year old ego destroyed. The drummers name was Buddy Rich.
I was telling my wife about this the other day. I can't believe you've seen Buddy Rich play! That is a great story. Thank you for sharing it with me and stopping by.
I started at age 47 8 years ago. Was looking at aludvlwig set for years where I was a church organist and decided to try as the church music thing was on its way out.I never looked back but I did have the co-ordination of the feet and hands. I can play most of the led zeppilin not perfect but very close .In someway I do regret it as I underestimated the physicality of the instrument but I will never stop
Hahhaa! I just bought my 7pc kit- I’m a few months short of 55. Lol! Which means- yes I grew up when Metallica Slayer Iron Maiden etc. were all starting. Back then I did try to drum for a month or so and sucked so I quit. But of course I dig other genres and all. But starting now is a blast. I’m not going to headline with some band, but just have a positive healthy hobby. Thanks for posting this video. Keep on rockin’.
@@christinefilas9392 maybe if I can keep a beat or rhythm for longer than 2-3 minutes. Lol it will take some time and practice. Then I’ll be a rockstar! Lol
Just had my 59th birthday. Have had a drum set setup at home since 5th grade. Didn’t get to play as much when I was on a ship in the Navy. Way too fun to stop. Wear hearing protection!
I started about 20 plus years ago, and encourage anyone to learn playing drums. I just started learning bass guitar a few months in and love it. When I asked my father if I could have a drum set, he was very happy and even paid for lessons. My father isn't a musician but has always loved music to this day
@@AttunedMusician I really need to play more often. My work hours are not so great , I feel tired to pick up the bass, I tend to play about 30 mins to an hour on my days off, but I do feel like I should be playing at least 20-30 minutes a day. On my days off I play a lot of drums still, about 4 hours a day, then pick up my bass. I tell myself every week "I really have to play my bass more".
@@AttunedMusician I love it. I’ve tried all kinds of other instruments and couldn’t get it but I sat down behind a kit and it picked it up pretty quick.
I first picked up a pair of sticks at 18 years old. I am now 68. I was self taught and not played constantly in that 50 years. I have arthritis so I only do one jam night per week alternating at two different venues. I make little mistakes now due to my condition and I really feel the pain the next day, but I enjoy it so much that it's worth the pain. I am not the best drummer in the world by a long way, I don't need to be, but the pleasure I get from playing is beyond measure.
Hey man- I am one of those people that has played drums since..I pulled out pots and pans. Literally. I was 2 and by 3 my mom and dad say I was scatting along jazz saxophone solos by Michael Brecker . However, my mom, dad, uncle, half brother, sister in law, are all professional musicians. So…I couldn’t escape it. heh. I mainly taught myself. it’s also like I always say “yeh- how many parents out there are going to want to buy their kid loud drums? And we lived in a duplex apartment!!! We were very poor too so, got a snare , then maybe 18 months later a hihat, then next Chanukah I got a bass drum and my older mentor gifted a (actually awesome) late60s ziljdian A 22” ride. So I could type so much about this subject but instead of writing essay here, I always tell people, and students “it’s never too late to learn!!” And I had to basically relearn how to play 1.5 times, one because I sure could shed and play along and developed 4 way coordination and good time keeping. But my HAND, muscle technique? At age 17 My drum mentor said “dude the amount of gigs you’re playing already if you don’t let me teach you change your technique, you’re gonna have bad carpal tunnel and or serious injuries by 21 and he was right. Also-what you say about all things being more developed and all and how the mind changes as you get older, something great you pointed out. *Last point ; total openness, there’s…. A “liiitle” bit of drugs and alcohol in the music industry, right? Idk maybe yall never heard of that 😋 I became a heroin addict for 8 years. Just got 15 months clean. I play for the love of it now, and even though I am blessed and greatful to have 2 gigs this weekend? I turned down a third just because- it wasn’t enough money for the hassle and long drive each way. Etc. so I’ll starve a little and be proud of where I set my boundaries as a musician- and know that even at 30, I AM getting old man!! Lol. So I have a gig at 8am tomorrow? I m not gonna play a gig til 1 am tonight. get to sleep maybe by 3:30am and show up to a church gig for somewhere I’ve just been filling in for, all tired and unprofessional. And that’s another thing (last I promise): Most people can be more professional as they get older, they having gone thru different experiences, etc. So. Starting so young and leaving high school to tour ? I was very unprofessional at times. Now I meditate every day , (don’t shoot heroin! Or anything else) , and , well, listen to those around me more. Which is half of what -playing - actually is, anyway right? Thanks for your great video! Cheers from Philly!
Played in a band in high school and continued playing for ten years out of high school. Then crap disco came and I quit, now 6 decades later, I'm back to playing drums. I just joined a new band. I'm a 74 year old broad.
Tip for players of any age: If there's something you're trying to learn that is giving you fits, a particular technique or part, practice it intensely even if you're having no success. THEN stop. Leave off for a couple weeks. Then try it again...your brain will have continued to process it, and very often you'll have it after a pause. It's worked for me since I started at 13 and still works 40 yrs later.
8 months ago I started at 42. The last several months I've been so busy with work/life I haven't practiced much. I feel like I've forgot 30% of the stuff I used to be able to do.
Life gets in the way for sure! Anything specific you feel like you forgot? Or need help with? I have a video about Linear Drumming exercises that I'll be recording and uploading in a couple weeks. I know you had commented on that poll I had from a few weeks ago (much appreciated) - so those video ideas are definitely gonna be coming to life here soon
@@AttunedMusician it's just a farmer I get so damn busy during spring through fall I barely have time to relax. During the winter I basically sit on my ass and get bored so I bought a drum set. I'm glad I did because I enjoy but I'm not trying to become a professional. It's all for shits and giggles. This winter I'll get back at.
Just started last month at 73. Taking lessons. Never rode a motorcycle till 71 and having a blast. Both require muscle memory and the coordination of all 4 limbs. Both relieve stress and produce endorphins.
53 when I bought my girlfriend her first acoustic kit for Christmas.😂. You can guess how that went. I’m 1 and 1/2 years in and plan on playing out at 2 years. Keeps me sharp and engaged yet provides an escape to release stress and creativity. Agree that you are never too old to start something new.
Haha 😂 man I love that story! Glad you were able to start playing that kit! And I couldn't agree more, the stress relief and creativity is something else!
I'm 50 next year and I have progressed pretty damn well. Kids, get your limb independence down before anything else, you will thank yourself, trust me.
im 52 I started playing 4 months ago. Granted I have been playing guitar professionally for 30 years and a degree from Berklee. But im having a total blast.. Not sure why I made fun of drummers for so long when they actually were the ones having the most fun after all.
Well i think it matters to some degree in physical stamina. If you haven't build muscle memory yet (say at double bass). The youth can pretty mutch power through it.
While not old-old I started at 41. I'll never be a top-shelf pro I am quite proficient. I play with a group of guys who are all pro caliber and while arguably I am the least talented I am not a liability and hold my own, if not lead the charge🤘
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Thanks. I needed to hear this . 72 years young and learning for 4 yrs now the challenge of this instrument that frustrates me at times but brings sweet endorphins every time I sit on that throne and play.❤️🥁😎
There is nothing like sitting behind the drums and playing. Thanks for stopping by! The drums can 100% be frustrating.
I am 68 when I learned my very first jazz song and it was Take 5. In the beginning, I thought this song is beyond me. But after 2+ plus weeks of practicing the 5/4 jazz pattern I got it down. Now I can even solo in 5/4 while mentally singing the piano/bass 5/4 rhythm in my mind. That shows you it's never too late to learn something as intriguing as Take 5. Just learn many baby steps and most of us can do it.
That is great Calvin! A lot of people need encouragement and it's comments like yours that I hope drummers of all walks of life see.
Started at 66 and 67 now taking lessons frustrating at times but I push through it's a fun ride. Thanks for the video of encouragement.
You got it Rob! Thanks for stopping by. I know it can be frustrating. Rooting you on!
4 years ago I was 59 and bought A kit and now I am a drummer!
🥁heck yes!!
60 next weekend. Playing just over 2 years. Hope I am there by 62!
Never to late start something. Just play if you want. Opportunity found me at 56 starting, not aiming for a career, but for fun and more. I have improved considerably in the last 16 years, which makes it even more fun.
Couldn't agree more! It's all about having fun. Thanks for watching.
I have a 58yo student who is learning extreme metal drumming and I also had a student who was in he's late 60s who was learning to play "normie drumming" from scratch, never too late! Very nice approach man, Keep it up! Subscribed. 👊🏻
Thank you! Glad they are having success in their journeys!
I'm 73...still playing and teaching drums...Still learning......I have drum students from 6 to 66....never too late or early..............
That's great!
57 here. I've been playing on and off for 2 years. This video made me start following you. Thanks man.
Thanks for the follow! If there's anything in particular you're looking for a video on, let me know.
I started learning at age 86, still learning and enjoying drumming
Hi Evan, thanks for responding to my earlier email. Was not sure how to take it, if you were serious or tongue in cheek. Just want to let you know a few weeks back our regular drummers were both out of town and I was requested to play the drums, didn’t want to but gave in and played 6 tunes, music leader Said I did okay. I am not the usual rocking chair 87 year old, one night a week new vogue dancing, one day a week Exercise for health, another day Tai Chi, also I am an artist and attend art classes one night a week.
Kind regards. Brian
I just started playing 2 months ago at 58. I'm doing pretty well already, and able to play along with many of my favorite rock songs.
@@AdamCulp wow. Well you got my respect! I’m a s l o w learner. Lol
@@samdavparsley8266 Recommend Drumeo. 30 Day Drummer
Drumeo is great.
That's great! Glad you are picking it up.
You got his Sam!
Viola Davis was still drumming at 102 😊
I turn 60 in a week. Started 2 years ago, with a disability. Due to an accident i have no feelings in my thumb and first two fingers. Couldn't hold a stick. Neuropathy in my feet and hands. Cant feel my feet in the pedals. Several other medical issues. Doesn't matter! I love playing. Its become an obsession (just drums in general). I have hit many walls that i cant seem to push through, and several surgeries that have lost me months of practice. So I am still a terrible drummer. But i still love to play. And i can make it through slower money beat songs enough at this point. Probably not well, but not enough that people who aren't drummers would notice much. I only play in my shed (finished and has AC and Heat). I play alone, and thats all I need. But i would like to get to the point i could gif once in a while. I just had 1 of 3 upcoming vein ablations in my legs. The lack of circulation i have causes me real stamina issues. If it works that will help a lot. Thanks for the encouragement. I see several others who are older than me who also commented. Best of luck to you all! 🎉🥁🥁🥁❤️
God bless you! I love that the love of drums keeps you playing and your story is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing that and I'm glad this video helped in any way. I'll be praying those ablations go well for you and help your drumming.
There is definitely nothing like drums and just getting absorbed into it. Thanks again!
@@AttunedMusician God bless you as well, sir! 🙏🏻
Thank you very much. ❤️🥁
As an idiot 13 year old in the UK, I got dragged along to some gig I didn't want to go to. It was some old guy from America, playing jazz. He was apparently 67 years old. What could I possibly learn off some old guy I thought?
I walked out of that gig with my 13 year old ego destroyed.
The drummers name was Buddy Rich.
I was telling my wife about this the other day. I can't believe you've seen Buddy Rich play! That is a great story. Thank you for sharing it with me and stopping by.
I started at age 47 8 years ago.
Was looking at aludvlwig set for years where I was a church organist and decided to try as the church music thing was on its way out.I never looked back but I did have the co-ordination of the feet and hands.
I can play most of the led zeppilin not perfect but very close .In someway I do regret it as I underestimated the physicality of the instrument but I will never stop
Glad you are here. As a Ludwig man myself, I salute you! A lot of people don't think of the physical toll.
John Bonham rocks! Check out Ginger Baker and Cream also
@@AttunedMusicianI was a Ludwig woman Ringo had Ludwig so I did also. I started playing drums because of Ringo. Have an electronic set now.
Hahhaa! I just bought my 7pc kit- I’m a few months short of 55. Lol! Which means- yes I grew up when Metallica Slayer Iron Maiden etc. were all starting. Back then I did try to drum for a month or so and sucked so I quit.
But of course I dig other genres and all. But starting now is a blast. I’m not going to headline with some band, but just have a positive healthy hobby.
Thanks for posting this video.
Keep on rockin’.
Join a band if you want to
I just did and I'm a hell of a lot older than you AND a broad
@@christinefilas9392 maybe if I can keep a beat or rhythm for longer than 2-3 minutes. Lol it will take some time and practice. Then I’ll be a rockstar! Lol
Just had my 59th birthday. Have had a drum set setup at home since 5th grade. Didn’t get to play as much when I was on a ship in the Navy. Way too fun to stop. Wear hearing protection!
Na, deaf isn't all that bad
I started about 20 plus years ago, and encourage anyone to learn playing drums. I just started learning bass guitar a few months in and love it. When I asked my father if I could have a drum set, he was very happy and even paid for lessons. My father isn't a musician but has always loved music to this day
That's awesome! What has your weekly practice routine looked like on the bass?
@@AttunedMusician I really need to play more often. My work hours are not so great , I feel tired to pick up the bass, I tend to play about 30 mins to an hour on my days off, but I do feel like I should be playing at least 20-30 minutes a day. On my days off I play a lot of drums still, about 4 hours a day, then pick up my bass. I tell myself every week "I really have to play my bass more".
I didn’t start drumming until I was 49.
Drumming is a blast isn't it?
@@AttunedMusician I love it. I’ve tried all kinds of other instruments and couldn’t get it but I sat down behind a kit and it picked it up pretty quick.
I first picked up a pair of sticks at 18 years old. I am now 68. I was self taught and not played constantly in that 50 years. I have arthritis so I only do one jam night per week alternating at two different venues. I make little mistakes now due to my condition and I really feel the pain the next day, but I enjoy it so much that it's worth the pain. I am not the best drummer in the world by a long way, I don't need to be, but the pleasure I get from playing is beyond measure.
Hey man- I am one of those people that has played drums since..I pulled out pots and pans. Literally. I was 2 and by 3 my mom and dad say I was scatting along jazz saxophone solos by Michael Brecker . However, my mom, dad, uncle, half brother, sister in law, are all professional musicians. So…I couldn’t escape it. heh.
I mainly taught myself. it’s also like I always say “yeh- how many parents out there are going to want to buy their kid loud drums? And we lived in a duplex apartment!!! We were very poor too so, got a snare , then maybe 18 months later a hihat, then next Chanukah I got a bass drum and my older mentor gifted a (actually awesome) late60s ziljdian A 22” ride.
So I could type so much about this subject but instead of writing essay here, I always tell people, and students “it’s never too late to learn!!”
And I had to basically relearn how to play 1.5 times, one because I sure could shed and play along and developed 4 way coordination and good time keeping. But my HAND, muscle technique? At age 17 My drum mentor said “dude the amount of gigs you’re playing already if you don’t let me teach you change your technique, you’re gonna have bad carpal tunnel and or serious injuries by 21 and he was right.
Also-what you say about all things being more developed and all and how the mind changes as you get older, something great you pointed out.
*Last point ; total openness, there’s…. A “liiitle” bit of drugs and alcohol in the music industry, right? Idk maybe yall never heard of that 😋
I became a heroin addict for 8 years. Just got 15 months clean. I play for the love of it now, and even though I am blessed and greatful to have 2 gigs this weekend? I turned down a third just because- it wasn’t enough money for the hassle and long drive each way. Etc. so I’ll starve a little and be proud of where I set my boundaries as a musician- and know that even at 30, I AM getting old man!! Lol. So I have a gig at 8am tomorrow? I m not gonna play a gig til 1 am tonight. get to sleep maybe by 3:30am and show up to a church gig for somewhere I’ve just been filling in for, all tired and unprofessional.
And that’s another thing (last I promise):
Most people can be more professional as they get older, they having gone thru different experiences, etc.
So. Starting so young and leaving high school to tour ? I was very unprofessional at times. Now I meditate every day , (don’t shoot heroin! Or anything else) , and , well, listen to those around me more. Which is half of what -playing - actually is, anyway right?
Thanks for your great video!
Cheers from Philly!
Thanks so much for your story man! Wow, you've been through a lot. God bless you bro! Glad we can connect. How much do you gig typically?
Played in a band in high school and continued playing for ten years out of high school. Then crap disco came and I quit, now 6 decades later, I'm back to playing drums. I just joined a new band. I'm a 74 year old broad.
Started at age 60.. 18 months ago... Some stuff I find frustrating but it's a fun journey!
Keep it up! It definitely can be frustrating
Tip for players of any age: If there's something you're trying to learn that is giving you fits, a particular technique or part, practice it intensely even if you're having no success. THEN stop. Leave off for a couple weeks. Then try it again...your brain will have continued to process it, and very often you'll have it after a pause. It's worked for me since I started at 13 and still works 40 yrs later.
8 months ago I started at 42. The last several months I've been so busy with work/life I haven't practiced much. I feel like I've forgot 30% of the stuff I used to be able to do.
Life gets in the way for sure! Anything specific you feel like you forgot? Or need help with? I have a video about Linear Drumming exercises that I'll be recording and uploading in a couple weeks. I know you had commented on that poll I had from a few weeks ago (much appreciated) - so those video ideas are definitely gonna be coming to life here soon
@@AttunedMusician it's just a farmer I get so damn busy during spring through fall I barely have time to relax. During the winter I basically sit on my ass and get bored so I bought a drum set. I'm glad I did because I enjoy but I'm not trying to become a professional. It's all for shits and giggles. This winter I'll get back at.
Just started last month at 73. Taking lessons. Never rode a motorcycle till 71 and having a blast. Both require muscle memory and the coordination of all 4 limbs. Both relieve stress and produce endorphins.
That's great!! I'm sure the rush from both is phenomenal!
53 when I bought my girlfriend her first acoustic kit for Christmas.😂. You can guess how that went. I’m 1 and 1/2 years in and plan on playing out at 2 years. Keeps me sharp and engaged yet provides an escape to release stress and creativity. Agree that you are never too old to start something new.
Haha 😂 man I love that story! Glad you were able to start playing that kit! And I couldn't agree more, the stress relief and creativity is something else!
I'm 50 next year and I have progressed pretty damn well. Kids, get your limb independence down before anything else, you will thank yourself, trust me.
im 52 I started playing 4 months ago. Granted I have been playing guitar professionally for 30 years and a degree from Berklee. But im having a total blast.. Not sure why I made fun of drummers for so long when they actually were the ones having the most fun after all.
That is great! Kudos to your 30 years playing guitar professionally. Glad you are having fun drumming, it's hard not to have fun behind the kit.
I turn 50 end of month….literally started 1week ago…..🤷🏼♂️ we shall see how it goes…….
You got this!
Man I use metric modulation and implied metric modulation at 60 to stave off dementia 😅 4 limb independence is fun to master
That's awesome! Metric modulation is a lot of fun.
Well i think it matters to some degree in physical stamina. If you haven't build muscle memory yet (say at double bass). The youth can pretty mutch power through it.
Thank you brother yeah man the older I get the better I get Love You video❤
Amen bro! Keep drummin'!
I have been playing the Drums at age 7 and now 52 years later still play.
🥁 that's awesome!
Spoiler Alert: NOPE!
If The Legendary Jim Chapin can be drumming from his hospital bed at 89, then we are NEVER told old to start something! 💪😎
Couldn't agree more! That's basically the gist of this video, but Jim Chapin was the man! I should have used him as an example in this video. Thanks
While not old-old I started at 41. I'll never be a top-shelf pro I am quite proficient. I play with a group of guys who are all pro caliber and while arguably I am the least talented I am not a liability and hold my own, if not lead the charge🤘
Heck yea, that's awesome!! 🤘🏻
I started in 68, just turned 68
I started playing at 58 :)
There’s no age limit that’s ridiculous
Couldn't agree more
You’re never too old to play anything, drums football or chess, that’s obvious but you’ll never be that good at it. Durrr.
The whole video is wrong