What we teach
Three ways to learn to play
A lesson is 30, 45 or 60 minutes. It can be private or shared, and every student starts at the pad.
Drum kit
Grip, groove and fills on a kit and a practice pad, with a metronome and other players to follow. For ages six and up, with Judson and Reiko.
Private or shared lessons
Kids, teens and adults in their own lessons
Hand percussion and mallets
Hand drums, shakers and mallet instruments, played in a circle and passed around a group. For ages six and up, with Anitra.
Private or shared lessons
A good second instrument for a drummer
Rudiments pad class and ensembles
A group class on pads for beginners, and an ensemble hour for students who are ready to play with others. Classes take up to six students.
Pad class for beginners
Ensemble hours for teens and for adults
A lesson
What happens in a lesson
- 01
Step 1: A warm-up
A few minutes of strokes on the pad, so your hands and your count are ready.
- 02
Step 2: New material
Something new to learn, shown slowly and then at speed, with a beat you know mixed in.
- 03
Step 3: A plan for the week
Your teacher writes down what to practice and for how long, in a way that fits your house and your neighbors.
At home
What to have at home
A practice pad, a pair of sticks and a stool or chair at the right height are enough to begin. Ask your teacher before you buy or rent anything bigger; the kit rooms have kits for lessons and classes.
How a rental works is on the tuition page.
Ready to try a class?
A teacher will listen, show you the pad and place you in a lesson or a class.