This is very much like when people ask “ Will lessons effect the creativity of the musician?” Granted this is always a conversation I have with teens and adult students rather then the kids but its one that really leans to the belief that lesson will interfere with creativity. I obviously think that with lesson from the right teacher, drumming eduction will improve creativity, as it gives the student drummer more tools to make better and more informed musical choices. But I have seen that too much technical and methodical playing can completely ruin a drummers or a bands spontaneity and feel.