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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yep. She has drum lessons once a week. That's all we can afford. And that's just her and a drum teacher, so it's not even like it's a ton of social interaction. I'd love to get her to do other classes and things like that, but we can't afford them.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah and that's another barrier, start up cost. Instruments are expensive. I grew up playing hockey and if I want my kids to try it it's around $2000 just for one season.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

We were (somewhat) lucky on that end. Her drum teacher sold us a simple drum set for $500 a couple of years ago and we've just added bits to it since then. Considering how much drum sets can cost, that was a bargain.

But we also had two incomes at the time. We're down to one now.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A snare drum can cost $500, easy.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, this is definitely not a high-end drum kit, but she's a kid and she's not going to be playing gigs any time soon.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

For sure. I just wish she'd practice at home more often. Sigh. Kids.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As a percussion instructor, it makes me happy that you are investing in your child's talent by getting them lessons!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks! She really likes it. I think it's a good way for her to get aggressions out that she has trouble getting out in other ways.