I want to buy one. Any cheap suggestions? I really am looking into the $300-$400 range. I've wanted to learn to play drums forever, and I've decided that its time for me to stop wanting. I've never really played them before.
My dad used to play drums in the school band, and I think the regular drum kit too. He wants to buy a kit, but doesn't really have the money, and doesn't think he should. So I have kind of buttered him up and talked him into spliting the cost with me.

(We'll see if he follows through).
I like banging around on things when listening to songs. I have no real idea what I am doing, other than snare on every 4th hi hat. Anyway, who plays drums here? Was it hard to learn at first? I don't want to get too discouraged, especially if I have to spend the most money I'll have in my hands until Christmas.
Any thing I should be aware of when purchasing? My dad knows pretty well what he is doing when it comes to looking around, but any advice would be awesome as well. Thanks guys.