There are some lawyers who think of themselves as basically instruments of whoever their clients are, and they pride themselves on their professional craft. ↗
Occasionally, when I run into a great bass backstage at a festival I'll play a few notes on the low E string, just to feel the instrument vibrate against my belly. ↗
But I think that any young drummer starting out today should get himself a great teacher and learn all there is to know about the instrument that he wants to play. ↗