I do think that anyone can "learn" an instrument,but there's a big difference with people who can "play". I do believe it's like anything...God just anoints certain people with certain gifts. I never had a drum lesson in my life. I learn everything by ear,even though I can sort of read drum tab. Watching other drummers too helped over the years,if they played something in a song I couldn't quite hear or visualize...then once I saw them do it,it was like..."ohhh ok,I get it"