Drum Lessons
You will be amazed at yourself.
Why Choose Our Drum Program?
We Use Proven Strategies for Different Learning Styles
Here are some of our strategies:
Visual Aids
Are you a visual learner? We use pictures to help you understand the patterns that we are using. We will go from playing by pictures and numbers right into reading music.
Audio Equipment
Are you an auditory learner? It helps to hear the instructor counting or making reminders while you try to play something new. We’ll also record the drum rhythms and counting for you to listen to at home when you practice.
Click-Tracks
A metronome is a drummer’s best friend. In today’s music performance world, most bands use in-ear headphones. You may not know it, but the whole band is usually listening to a metronome, or click-track. Drummers need to be ready to perform with a click. We practice with click-tracks to help your tempo and get you ready to lead the band.
We Give Clear Explanations
During each session we’ll make sure you are understanding the information. Some teachers tell you something one time and assume you’ve learned it. We don’t make assumptions like that. Stuart will check for your understanding the whole time. We have assessments built into our lessons.
Drum Courses
Lessons for Beginners
Learn the basics of drumming with ease. It will not take long before you are taking advanced drum courses! We’ll focus on:
- Counting rhythms
- Holding the drumsticks the right way
- Moving around the drum set
- Coordinating your hands and feet
- Playing classic drum riffs
Drum Fundamentals Course
Build on a strong foundation. If you have already started learning to play the drums, you want to make sure you are doing it right. This course will give you the strategies you need. We’ll focus on:
- Grip
- Rudiments on drum set and snare drum
- Tempo
- Reading rhythms
Drum Performance Course
Learn how to rehearse and perform in a band. Stuart plays guitars and bass, and he will play along with you. These sessions will build your skills as a band leader and performing drummer. We’ll focus on:
- Playing to a click
- Playing with dynamics (changing sounds)
- Playing with other musicians
- Band rehearsal strategies
Drum Recording Course
Be ready before you record. Capturing great drums is challenging if you haven’t prepared yourself. These sessions will give you the skills you need. You will get to keep the recordings we make! If you want to learn how to mic and record your own drums, we teach that also. We will focus on:
- Playing to a click
- Arranging your parts
- Recording in sections
- Recording rehearsal strategies
- Recording session practice
- Drum microphones and mixing (optional)
Lessons for Advanced Drummers
Learn more complex rhythms and styles. If you are already a drummer and you’re looking for an instructor, congratulate yourself! Few musicians are as invested as you are in your future. A professional drum teacher can help you open new possibilities. We’ll focus on:
- Counting and playing complex rhythms
- Styles and genres of music
- Improvisation
- Reading music (we make it easy)
- Groove, pocket, and feel
- Composing and arranging drum rhythms
Our Teaching Goals
Individualization
We want your instruction to be right for you. We will listen to your interests and musical style. We’ll teach you to play the kind of music that you like. If there are songs you want to learn to play, we will make a plan and get you there.
Progress
We care about student progress more than most instructors. We’re experienced teachers. Our business depends on your success.
Fun
If you aren’t having fun in your sessions, you won’t keep signing on. If our exercises aren’t exciting, you won’t practice them. Music should always be fun. Stuart loves music and he loves teaching drums. Try a free session and see how far you get in a half-hour. We can’t wait to play drums with you!
