My midlife crisis
About a month before my 40th birthday I decided to get back into
playing the drums. I had toyed with idea many times before but
kept putting it off. I started playing when I 10 years old. I
took 8 years of lessons, played in the school Concert, Marching,
and Jazz Bands. I also played in quite a few bands with my
friends. Then one day when I was about 21 I sold my drum set.I
wasn't playing with anyone at the time. It was probably the one
thing I regret the most.
Well as my 40th birthday approached I started looking for the
drumset I wanted and could afford. I also went to Guitar Center.
I checked out Pearl Forums,Pearl Exports, Tama Rockstars, Tama
Swingstars. They were all nice but then I saw the "new" Pacific
by DW CX set. It was incredible. It had maple shells, a cool
retro finish ( before everyone started putting them out)and
sturdy hardware. They sounded AWESOME! Best of all was the price
- under a $1000.00 for everything including a set of Sabian B8
cymbals,a throne double bass pedal.
As soon as I got them home I put them together and stated to
play. It was almost like riding a bike except I couldn't play as
fast or as long. It has now been almost 3 years I try to
practice 3-4 times a week. I play with a band about every other
Thursday.We play just for fun, the Rockstar dreams have faded
away(mostly).
If you wished you had not given up playing whatever instrument
you used to play, remember it never to late get back into it.
Just do it!!!