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DrumsPlus":2uvol6t6 said:
I think it really depends on the individual. Some people naturally have good technique, and really they just need fine tuning. Others, can develop bad habits early and it stays with them.
When I think of someone having a natural ability to just play without formal training, I think of Chris Adler. His technique is clean and exacting. So I think it is possible, but maybe not advised.
Awesome thanks man! Chris Adler is one of my favorite drummers hands down so thats reassuring to know a bad ass drummer is also self taught!
Just remember that he said it took him years of practicing up to 8 hours a day to get where he is. He has also said that he has a problem articulating things to other musicians without training.
I use to think it was pointless when I was younger and still my parents made me take lessons. As I got older I found out that with lessons, I can communicate better, changed my technique to help me with stamina and breaking things, and generally playing better.
My son is 11 years old and has been playing for a year now. He comes to lessons with me, and I give him more lessons at home. I have seen him blow the doors off of guys who are self taught and have been doing playing for 2 to 3 years longer than him. I often tell him that he will pass me by, by the end of next year. It just helps that much.