[jhilldrums]

Pick something decent, don't shoot yourself in the foot. Theres plenty of good intermediate level kits you can re-sell if you have not beat the bag out of them. Take care of it and it takes care of you, in more ways than one. Practice practice practice, and don't do what I did and learn only what you want to play. You close HUGE doors on your adaptability, and the amazing drummers play off the wall stuff in straight forward songs 'cause they can. (Try learning that stuff when your 43)!!!

Buy books, take a few lessons, it only helps. Be open to what people who have been around tell you. Do the basics first and go from there. See how well you play by ear. I took lessons but got more by playing by ear, because I could, but only when it was easier stuff.

Now that I feel like your dad, go forth son and buy a good set of drums and most of all, have fun. Thats what it's about. -Dad, JK -Jeff