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I'm Styx

Styx - Sun, 04/11/2010 - 23:35 | 2,490 views

I'm pretty sure the subject already introduced me, so I'll get on with it.
I have an addiction, and my quick fix is music. Please don't be offended by my drug reference, but that kinda illustates how serious I am about my music. I have played drums for a while, which is cool because I'm only 15. I also play bells, piano, and violin. I am so glad I found this site, because I live in the middle of nowhere, and I tend to catch a lot of crap from the people around here. I constantly hear comments like, "Quite trying to be one of the boys." and "Drumming is a guy thing, so why don't you leave it alone?" Quite frankly, I'm sick of their sexist-ness. I'm hoping that all of you will help me survive this, and kind of take this 15 year old girl drummer under your wing and help me be a better musician. Please?

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funkytrapkit Says Re: I'm Styx

Submitted On: Tuesday, Jun 8, 2010 - 7:28 PM

Styx, I think you'll discover that many successful people were told "you can't" or "you shouldn't" by their parents or their contemporaries, and yet were motivated by those negative voices rather than discouraged by them. Don't let anyone tell you what you can or can't do. You decide for yourself what your limits are. So practice hard, build your self-confidence, learn from your setbacks, and live the hell out of your life.

Backinthesaddle Says Re: I'm Styx

Submitted On: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 8:31 AM

My 7 yr old daughter is learning how to play ..

Nice to meet you ..

Rock On

drumfreak Says Re: I'm Styx

Submitted On: Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 - 4:28 PM

Welcome friend!!

Barefoot Says Re: I'm Styx

Submitted On: Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 - 9:51 PM

Hey Styx,
You certainly came to right place for your musical interests. You'll find plenty of great resources, people, and support here. Be sure to check out the lessons lib, and of course the play alongs submitted by others who are also passionate about drumming. We are all learning how to play.. only some have been learning longer than others. Welcome aboard!.. Bobby

PS - That traditional grip in your pic caught my attention ;-)

Jason_ Says Re: I'm Styx

Submitted On: Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 - 1:35 AM

Yeah. There are girls out there that will blow your mind. Don't listen to that "drums are for boys" crap. Keep hittin em'!

Styx Says Re: Re: I'm Styx

Submitted On: Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 - 9:52 PM

Thanks! It's unbelievable how hard it is to block out the people who are downing you, but I have no plans to let them slow me down.

ringochris Says Re: I'm Styx

Submitted On: Monday, Apr 12, 2010 - 2:53 PM

Hi Styx. There's no reason at all that a girl can't be a drummer. I personally know a couple of girls that are making a success of their drumming. A friend of mine called Fiona (or Fee) is in a band called The Whip here in Manchester UK. They have a record deal, and are doing really well. She's not a particularly technical drummer, but for the kind of music they do, that's not a problem. Have a search for them on youtube, or find their website for some inspiration! I've also seen loads of clips of girls playing drums that would put most of us guys to shame! Don't listen to the silly comments, and if you love it so much, just keep drumming! All the best, Chris

Styx Says Re: Re: I'm Styx

Submitted On: Tuesday, Apr 13, 2010 - 9:50 PM

That is so awsome, I'm totally fixing to look them up! I don't personally know any other female drummers, but I know of a few of them, like Marilyn Manson's drummer is a girl, and such as that. Thanks for the support, I'm so glad some one doesn't let traditional thoughts block their point of veiw!