Join us for a 10-week adventure in rhythm! In this playful, game-based class, kids explore the world of percussion and drums from many nations through stories, songs, and dance. Together we’ll discover how rhythm connects us across cultures while building listening skills, coordination, and a love of music.

Classes are designed to be fun, interactive, and hands-on—perfect for young children who learn best through movement, play, and imagination. Space is limited.

Lessons

Drummer Tots
$250.00 every month for 10 months

45 minute lessons

Created for ages 3–4, this playful program sparks coordination and a love of rhythm through songs, games, and movement.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

Level 2 Drum Program
$366.00 every month for 10 months

60 minute lessons

Already have drumming experience? This program helps you expand your skills, explore new styles, and perform live with professional musicians.

Level 1 Beginner Drum Program
$300.00 every month for 10 months

45 minute lessons

Designed for aspiring drummers, this program builds a solid foundation and the confidence to make music on the drums—while becoming part of a vibrant community of musicians.

What we’ll cover

  • Build up you’re skills and knowledge as we dig deeper into movement and the seated position.

  • Develop your own practice routine using the concepts laid out in this portion of our lessons.

  • I help develop reading skills by challenging you to surpass your current reading level.

  • Learn drum notation so you can write you’re own beats or beats that you hear in a song.

  • We focus on playing solid beats that others enjoy playing to.

  • Rudiments are the language of drumming. At this level we focus on the original 26 rudiments.

  • The ability to read music takes understanding of note values and their lengths. My approach to teaching this skill is based on games and designed to be fun.

  • Technique always comes to light in our lessons as we strive to be as relaxed as possible as we play.

  • Besides developing our musicality on the snare drum and drum pad we also explore the drum set develop those skills.

The Lesson Experience

At Beacon Drum Studio, lessons are tailored to support and challenge drummers of all levels. Whether you're building a foundation or refining advanced techniques, Dave creates a learning environment that meets you where you are and helps you grow.

Prepared students are introduced to new challenges that foster progress, while those needing extra guidance receive personalized attention. Dave uses a variety of teaching methods, including in-lesson demonstrations, recorded examples for at-home review, and step-by-step guidance to ensure you not only understand what you want to play but also how to achieve it.

A key component of Dave’s approach is connecting drummers to their roots. Lessons often incorporate insights into the history of drumming and music, highlighting the influence of legendary players, iconic bands, and timeless songwriters.

Each session is highly interactive, offering plenty of hands-on practice. From mastering rudiments on the practice pad and exploring snare drum solos to working through reading exercises, jamming to drumless tracks, or playing along with classic records, every lesson is designed to elevate your playing and sound. Instruction is always tailored to your individual goals and readiness.

Adding to the unique learning experience, lessons take place on a vintage Gretsch drum kit, creating an inspiring and authentic environment for drummers to thrive.

Ready to take the next step in your drumming journey? Let’s hit the drums and make it happen!

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