Playing along with records is key. And as far as equipment goes it has gotten so much more affordable and the drum sets are of great quality. I play Pearl; their Export Series is great for a beginner.

Playing well with others is important - not being too flashy, just keeping good time and of course coming up with cool beats. A good snare drum, kick drum, high hat. Just getting good at the hand feet coordination.

I took a private lesson, but it didn't really work out, so I went back to playing along with records. That's really the thing that got me into playing a lot - getting excited about playing along with my favorite bands like Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.

I just love to play and I get a chance to play with other musicians and I jump on it.

Flea and Anthony are into funk, like old school Meters and stuff like that.

I just try to approach and serve the music in the way that I think is right for the band I'm in at the time.

I'm being a dad and a good husband.