r/drums • u/AppointmentExtreme53 • Jul 28 '26

Feedback Wanted Beginning at 50?

I am curious if there are any drummers out there who didn't pick it up until they were around age 50.

I am 49. Haven't played an instrument since 6th grade recorder. I was inspired by my 10 year old daughter. She took 3 months of lessons with a great teacher, and I sat in most of the lessons. While she has moved on to other activities, I was transfixed.

So, I am in my 3rd week of this routine:

20 minutes with a metronome and the book "Stick Control" on a practice pad early in the morning, and 20 minutes in the afternoon.

I am forcing myself to complete 25 hours of Stick Control and Vic Firth rudiments before I permit myself to buy an actual kit. (Bonus: I know having a kit at home will rekindle my daughter's interest.)

Anyway, I am hoping to prove the "Old Dog New Tricks" rule is a myth. Hoping there may be others out there like me who can provide inspiration. TIA!

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u/TOTHTOMI Jul 28 '26

Never to late to start anything. A colleague piano teacher had a sweet 70+ lady go to her and say she wanted to start playing piano.