Q: do you think it is possible to learn how to play a drum kit with little to no access to one? I've been a percussionist for years (marching band snare, djembe in church, etc.) but can't drum on an actual drum where i live. i desperately want to expand my abilities so I can just sit down at a set and play without feeling totally lost. i know i need a lot more limb independence and just straight up muscle memory to do that.... do you think it's possible to develop those any other way?
A: you can probably get pads that use a kick pedal, and you'll also need some regular drum pads, and then get like 3 or 4 snare stands, make sure they can go up high (so you can simulate the position of a high hat) and get a drum throne. and sticks which you surely already have. or if you've got a lot more money, you could get an electronic drum kit. you already have stick technique, but getting a kick pedal and some way to play a pad with it will be helpful because learning to use a kick pedal is it's own thing, just like learning to use the sticks