Thanks! Even though I'm not a professional musician, I'm thinking along the same lines; it does not hurt to have a background with another musical instrument. I know a number of guitarists who also play on some level another musical instrument such as keyboards, bass or drums.
I'm currently unemployed and won't be hitting the road again for work till perhaps fall/winter so I can devote time now and get out of it what I can. With the living arrangements of working on the road, in hotels or small apartments it will not be practical to lug the entire drum set with me. With that in mind, my drumming instructor mentioned I could get away with just taking the snare drum, stand, drumming board and of course metronome to keep with my hand, wrist and stick techniques in tone and time, which is an absolute essential for even well seasoned drummers. I get the impression the snare drum is most heavily used along with the bass drum and high hat.
Have a great summer!
Tony
