For every hour spent in drum lessons, you should spend two practising on your drum pad. With dedication, aptitude and work, you will be able to learn the drums fairly quickly – say, 10 to 12 months to become proficient, and about 18 months to 2 years to get really good.

A great drummer has to be a good listener. He has to listen to what the other musicians in the band are doing. He will play off those musicians and interchange with them. A great drummer is not in his own world; he is in the band’s world.

10 ways to improve your drumming skills

1. #1: Go back to basics. Drummers often try to run before they can walk, which can lead to bad habits and gaps appearing in their ability.
2. #2: Supercharge your fitness.
3. #3: Boost your diet.
4. #4.
5. #5: Get out and play.
6. #6: Practice to a click.
7. #7: Take it slow.
8. #8: Watch other drummers.

Wrists. Many drummers develop wrist strain because they’re playing loudly and moving the wrist in a way that is unnatural with the palms facing sideways. Playing this way will not only cause strain on the wrist, but this strain could also manifest itself in the forearms.

Drummers tape their fingers to protect from blisters and hand fatigue while enhancing grip. Not all drummers tape their fingers however, as some will use gloves and others will change their technique to loosen the grip on their drumsticks.

Yes, everyone makes mistakes. Though the pros make them less often and when they do make them, they’re really good at covering them up.

You can build up a professional, paid drumming website or start with a YouTube channel with regular online lessons and information about drumming. Internet is a great tool for progressing in your career and getting recognition in the long run. You will find many artists doing the same quite successfully.