Drum Lessons in Brooklyn For Adults and Kids
There’s never been a better time to learn how to play the drums, so if you’re ready to get started, please get in touch! We work with kids, teens, and adults who aspire to be drummers and percussionists, and whether you want to play drums in a band or join an orchestra as a xylophone player, send us a note today.
Our studio is conveniently located in Williamsburg, and we are also happy to teach drum lessons online. Each of our teachers is highly educated and has significant performing experience.
My daughter has continued her piano seamlessly (now remotely) with Williamsburg Music Studio and she is progressing and learning and they will now be hosting their second virtual recital in December. The program was even able to start my 4 year old on piano – remotely. Melanie and the program are fabulous. I highly recommend it!!!
My son started out with 30 minute private piano lessons and moved to the 60 minute group piano class. His progress has improved exponentially. He loves having a couple other kids around and learning from each other. He looks forward to each lesson and really likes his teacher.
I have been taking piano lessons with Melanie for 5 years. I had no music lessons as a kid. These lessons have been a wonderful journey, and a great way to keep my adult brain thinking. We started with the very basics and we are now learning Bach pieces. It has been such a rewarding experience, but also hard! Melanie is an excellent teacher. Her knowledge is outstanding. She is so kind and very patient. The virtual lessons have been going really well. If you are an adult that has always wanted to take piano lessons – reward yourself and sign up.
Why Williamsburg Music Studio?
We enjoy working with drummers of all ages here at Williamsburg Music Studio, and whether you have a child who is interested in percussion or would like to enroll yourself in lessons as an adult, please get in touch.
Join us to:
- Play songs you love right away at home for your friends and family.
- Feel proud and accomplished performing in our optional/low pressure recitals within months (even online students have recitals!).
- Feel confident and prepared at school auditions.
- Learn from teachers with music degrees and NYC performance experience
Our Programs
Private Lessons for All Ages
See why hundreds of students choose us!
Group Piano Classes for Kids
Piano classes that will excite young musicians!
Group Singing Classes for Kids
Learn to sing with friends!
Jam Band and Ensembles
Bands and Ensembles for all levels!
Students Are Accomplishing Great Things
Lila
"Lila's Song" - Her own composition!
Joshua
"Yellow"
Star
"Part of Your World"
JM
"Be Prepared"
Drum Lessons For All Ages
Drum Lessons in Brooklyn For Kids
Young children, middle schoolers, and teens join us in Williamsburg for drum and percussion lessons. Our lessons are always age-appropriate, interactive, and full of practical information that students can take home with them.
Firstly, we want to help our students appreciate and enjoy music. To that end, your child or high schooler will be involved in lessons, and we cater our teaching material to their likes and dislikes (without sacrificing quality). We can mix your child’s favorite songs or pieces into our teaching material, and as they progress and develop new interests, our curriculum will evolve as well.
With young children, we teach them the fundamentals of drumming with backing tracks and real music – we want them to understand from an early age that drumming doesn’t exist in a vacuum, but that it makes music with other instruments. We also instill a strong sense of rhythm that will serve them for their entire life.
Drum Teachers For Adults
We love working with adult students, and that’s because we are often helping someone realize a life-long dream. If you’ve always wanted to play the drums, we want to hear what your specific goals are, what your favorite music is, and anything else you care to share with us.
We can teach you the rudiments of drumming, or if you already have some experience, we can help you expand your dkills into jazz, samba, fusion, rock, and more. We will work with your schedule and are happy to teach your online if you can’t join us in our Brooklyn studio.
Specific Drumming Techniques You Can Learn
Learn The Fundamentals of Music
We always make sure our students are fundamentally sound musicians. You will learn what time signatures are (4/4, 3/4, and compound time), we will discuss note values, like quarter and eighth notes, and you’ll learn to read notes (yes, drummers read music!). We can also cover other aspects of music, like chords, chord progressions and more. Once we have covered the fundamentals, we are happy to tailor lessons to your areas of interest.
Learn Your Drumming Rudiments
Our students learn great technique and sticking patterns from day one, and we promise to get you on the right track quickly. We’ll start with single strokes, then double stroke rolls, and quickly progress to paradiddles. Your teacher will also set you up with exercises and drills that you can work on at home, whether you have a drum kit or not. It’s not as dry as it sounds – you will be able to practice your new skills alongside real music before long.
More Advanced Drumming Techniques
It’s always fun to apply your technique to more advanced drumming methods. Your teacher will help you learn grooves in a number of genres, syncopation, extreme note value shifts, and more. As you improve, we will also practice improvisation and drums fills.
At this point, techniques can be genre-specific, so if you have a favorite style of music, let us know!
FAQs Regarding Our Brooklyn Drum Lessons
1) Do you need a drum kit at home to get started?
No – many of our students sign up for a trial lesson before they purchase a kit. This helps potential students decide if learning the drums is really for them or not. You are more than welcome to use the drum kit or percussion equipment at our studio.
2) How qualified are our teachers?
The teaching faculty at Williamsburg Music Studio have university educations in music, years of live performing experience, and years of teaching experience. They would love to help you.
3) How easy is our studio to visit?
Located in the heart of Williamsburg, we are near the Williamsburg Bridge just a few blocks south of Marsha P. Johnson State Park. We are near the corner of Kent Ave. and North 1st Street.
4) Do we teach lessons online?
Yes, we work with students around the country on drums, piano lessons in Brooklyn, voice lessons and more.
5) Do we teaching percussion lessons in Brooklyn?
Yes – if you want to be a classical music oriented percussionist, we can help you learn xyolophone, symphonic techniques, and more.
Contact Us For Drum Lessons Today
Our teachers are highly skilled and experienced, and your goals are always our goals. Send us a note today to get started.