I am a female drummer also! I have played on and off for about 5 years. (more off than on) I get discouraged because where I am from, drummers come a dime a dozen. Almost all are guys and they hog the drums. Many of them are in so much competition with trying to shine evey minute that they can, they forget about ministry being the purpose. I play for the glory of GOD, not to compete or earn bragging rights. I really try to just stay humble, but I get kicked to the curb so much until I just play at home. I am asked to play every now and then at church, when the drummer is out of town and his backup (who just popped up out of no where and disappears often) can't be found OR when the drummer has to sing. I am going to keep practicing at home and strengthing my ability and hopefully one day, there will be room for me to play.