DRUM & PERCUSSION LESSONS
Our drum instructors are highly qualified to teach all styles, from rock and metal to pop, jazz, funk, country, blues and classical. You do not have to purchase a drum kit to take lessons (though owning one at home will greatly benefit your lessons). Beginning students can begin learning with a drum pad and sticks at a cost of about $40. Choose a rubber or plastic practice pad. A plastic pad has more natural response but makes more sound.
AFRAID of the NOISE? You can purchase an electronic set and use headphones! We have one at the Academy for you to test out. Students use our drum set at their lessons and do not have to bring anything except their drum sticks and a notebook.
Ask us about our Summer School of Rock! This is a great way to apply all the skills learned in private lessons.
What We Believe
We believe that the best way to learn music is with one-on-one, private instruction supplemented by group classes. Each lesson is tailored individually, for the way the student learns best. Group class experiences reinforce what is learned in private lessons. We take into account age, experience, personality, and learning style. We teach ages 1 - adult! It's never "too late" to learn how to play a musical instrument.
One-on-one attention
Students in private lessons are able to learn the type of music they personally are most interested in. Our teachers can focus 100% of their attention on that one student to ensure that hand positioning, posture or the understanding of a particular concept are correct. If a student has a particular difficulty in one area, the teacher can work on it without hampering the progress of a class of students and alternatively, if a student is excelling in one area, the teacher can move on. We offer 30 minute, 45 minute, and 1 hour lessons.
Our school is equipped to offer music lessons for students of all ages and abilities, from beginners to very advanced students. We offer every style of lessons from classical to jazz and pop.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT WILL I LEARN IN DRUM LESSONS?
Our teachers understand that every student is an individual, with personal musical needs and goals. We make it a priority to tailor how we teach and what we teach to your individual needs.
If you enroll here for drum lessons, your teacher will ask you about your favorite type of music, and set goals to help accomplish whatever musical aspirations you have for yourself or your child. Together, you will develop a plan to achieve your goals! We love beginners, so even if you don't know where to begin, we can help!
WHAT STYLES OF MUSIC CAN I LEARN?
We teach all styles from rock, pop, jazz, country, worship, blues and classical. We combine the important fundamentals with the music YOU want to play. With multiple teachers at the Steamboat Academy of Music you are sure to find the best match for YOU.
ARE YOUR DRUM INSTRUCTORS QUALIFIED?
Our drum instructors are highly qualified, all have teaching experience, and most importantly, they have a passion for teaching. Being a musician doesn't automatically make you a teacher--that's why we search for those who are best qualified for mentoring our music students!
We search the entire area for the top teachers, who embody the high values at Steamboat Academy of Music. Most importantly, our instructors strive to relate their teaching to each individual student's learning style. Many of our instructors have gone on performance tours of the USA and Europe and have years of professional performance and teaching experience. In addition to their teaching abilities, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly, and strive to get to know each student and their parent or caregiver on a personal level. We search high and low for the BEST teachers, so you don't have to!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO LEARN TO PLAY DRUMS?
There is no set answer of how long it takes to learn to play. With regular practice a basic level of playing can be accomplished in a few months. Most of our students take lessons on a long term basis because they want to be constantly improving and they find the lessons enjoyable.
I DON’T HAVE ANY MUSICAL BACKGROUND OR ABILITY. CAN I STILL HELP MY CHILD PRACTICE?
Yes. Even if you don't have a musical background you can ask the teacher for advice on how to help your child practice. By simply monitoring that they are doing exercises a certain number of times per day the student will progress. Parents will occasionally sit in on their child's music lesson to get an idea of the proper way a song should sound or how the student should be positioning their hands. We also send lesson notes weekly and sometimes create videos to help in the most effective way possible.
In-person and online Drum lessons & classes for all ages in Steamboat, CO
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Lessons are first come, first served so contact us today to arrange your first lesson!
Steamboat Academy of Music & Dance has a one-time forever registration fee of $25 per student and offers the largest family discount in Steamboat Springs for multiple lessons/family members.
NEW: WE ARE OFFERING ONLINE LESSONS CURRENTLY FOR $154 per month for 30 minute lessons, once a week! OUR TEACHERS ARE FRIENDLY, TECH SAAVY, AND PROFESSIONAL, SO REQUEST INFO TODAY!
Request InfoPRIVATE LESSONS PRICING
30-minute: $158/month
45-minute: $237/month
60-minute: $316/month
Al A Carte: $47/30-minute lesson
Lessons are available six-days-a-week,
and scheduled once-a-week.