I saved $750 over 2 years, my parents, didn't pay me allowance and borrowed money then i had nothing. Then I waited two more years and my mom felt bad and finally had some money, she spent half her tax check on my drumset, I waited 4 years, believe me I know the value of a dollar.

I'm not some spoiled kid who gets whatever he wants, the reason I want to get it with the drivers ed money is because, now that my dad has moved out and even before $300 is $50-$150 more than my parents spend on me for christmas. The reason I want to try and get it now is because there may not be another way to get it.

I understand what your saying about saving money but i have nothing to do other than drum, listen to music and use my ***** 10 year old, 15GB hard drive, 256mb ram, piece of ****

I see what your saying about not turning the applications in, do you think i should now, i'm just not sure if i'll have time because of marching band but other people do it so i should be able to


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f.y.i. the reason I'm complaining is because i don't have much. My parents owe money to a lotta places. they still owe $300 for band from last winter, we have had are heat cut off for not paying the bill, they've filed for bankruptcy when i was a little kid, we don't have much.

I want to get the 360 because i don't have much. like i said just to get my psp i had to sell all of my playstation and gamecube stuff that i got over a couple of years.

most of my stuf was given to me by other family or i got really cheap. my computer desk was given to me, the chair my mom bought, the computer was $50 even though i saved up $750 i didn't get it from my parents as i explained. my printer was given to me. my tv was given to me as was the desk it's on. my bunk bed was given to me along with the two mattresses. I don't have much and my parents usually can't get me much that's why i want the 360.now that i have a chance because my dad offered me money for drivers ed so i wanna ask him since i can't take it now if i can have the money for a 360.



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Cadet311

Cadet has some very good points. Most of the fun stuff I had when I was young I bought on my own. Got my first drumset from money I earned mowing yards. Spent $300 on an old Rogers kit that I would give almost anything to still have. Vintage guys are paying top dollar for those things now. My first car which was a POS cost me $500. Moral of the story is find a job. The money is easy to save when you don't have a lot of bills and expenses to keep up with.

As far as the game system goes...I wouldn't know what to tell you. The last system I owned was an Atari probably somewhere around 1983 and I was the happiest kid on the block when my dad finally got me Space Invaders.

As far as percussion stuff...that's easy. I waited until I finished college, got a good paying job and now I buy lots of drum stuff. It's nice that I have a steady income and don't have to save for something like when I was a teenager but it took me awhile to get to this point. Plus, I married a percussionist so I have multiple incomes and don't have to justify buying drums. And since my wife and I earn a great part of our income from playing and teaching it's all a tax write-off. As long as my son decides to be a percussionist I'll have him covered. My luck he'll want to play tuba or bassoon and I'll have to shell out more dough.

So, let's recap...get a job, save some cash, go to college, get a better job, make some more cash, marry a percussionist, buy lots of drums, and hope your offspring don't pick a wind instrument.

as much as i understand where you're coming from, believe me i do.
i have to agree w/ Cadet311 and the others i think you should save up for things you need or will be needing soon such as a car etc.

Dude, I understand what it's like to be poor. After my first season of drum corps, I returned home only to find out it wasn't my home anymore. We had been evicted!

There will likely be lots of times in your life where you want something you don't have, whether it's an Xbox, fancy clothes, a nicer car, or whatever. You've got two options: (1) Do what it takes to earn 'em, or (2) Learn to live without them. I suppose complaining is a third option, but it won't do anything to better the situation.

Oh, and akeith... There's a possible upside if your kid plays bassoon. Aren't scholarships handed out like candy to double reed players?

sorry i got so ***** with you, sometimes i get a little annoyed with not having money. I think I'm gonna do all of the above,

1)buy an xbox 360
2)get a job
3)save money
4)take drivers ed with saved money
5)buy crappy car with more saved money (Ithink I'll wait a year to buy my own car)

Yea, but you know how much bassoons cost? I guess those are all hand made, Those things run around 2k+ from what I know.

As for saving money, Instead of having views from a bunch of adults who have money, (Yes I know you guys are the best to listen to) but I will also restate what they said. I'm your same age, same problem, No job (Well, Im a few months to young) And you want something fun to do. Just save your money, work with what you have.

You dont need the best drumstuff ever, your not a pro yet, there are plenty of years for you to go invest 10k in drums, Not yet. Save your money, College is the most imporant thing now, Stick to what you have, save up your money, If you do get a job, try opening a bank account, deposit "X amount" of your check there every payday, and use the rest for things like this, Things for your entertainment.

New student model bassoons start in the $3,000 ballpark. Pro models often have five-digit price tags. $15,000 is common. But when compared to multiple years of college tuition, it could be a bargain!

The price might not be the biggest problem, though... Ever heard a beginning bassoonist? I don't think I'd want to live with one!

You don't need video games. Go pick up some sticks and practice. Video games are the biggest hinder you can put on yourself if you want to be a good drummer. If anything watch tv so your hands are actually free to chop out!!!

my sister just opened me a bank account with money she gave me, so i think i will

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You know they have online drivers ed courses? That cost, at most, 50 bucks? You can work on them whenever, and not have the hassle of paying a kajillion dollars and driving out to God Knows Where.

:P

Just a suggestion.