A solid grounding in the basics of composition and production can be a great help in getting the most out of this modern suite of instruments and music tools that we have at our fingertips.
Practising on a full-size drum kit may be the most fun option, but it will not make you popular with the neighbours. Practice pads will give you the chance to improve your paradiddles, flams, and other rudiments without the complaints from Margaret five doors down the street.