I started playing drums in Jr. High and years later, I'm still learning. In a way, that's the cool thing about an instrument - you can always learn something new, a new technique or you can find a new sound you can create or find.

But drums and not hard or easy - they take work to learn, and practice to get good (which by proxy makes it "easier" to do over time). You're not going to be good - at first. Put on some headphones and listen to your fave songs and try to replicate the drum beat. Go get some lesson from someone who will teach you the fundamentals.

As far as cost, you can usually get a good full set at around $1k (unfortunately, drums are probably the most expensive instrument as there are quite a few pieces that go along with it) although you may be able to find some used kits from a local music store. Really, all you need is a base drum, a snare drum, a hi-hat and a crash cymbal (the White Stripes' Meg White does some of her best work with just these instruments). Start with that and you'll be rockin soon - then add on the rest as you make progress!! Set goals and reward yourself with new gear!!
Source(s):
My experience, my friends in bands and Guitar Center
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Drum---Percussion.gc

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