Drum Lessons
(AGES SIX AND UP)
Overview
At the Manasquan Music Academy, every state-of-the-art drum lesson room is equipped with drum kits for our students. Our instructors teach rock, metal, jazz, funk, blues and many other styles of drumming, and challenge every student with technical exercises specifically designed to improve their speed and comfort. Beginning students need only their drumsticks and a folder, and all that’s needed for practice at home is an inexpensive drum pad. Drummers are encouraged to bring in their favorite drum parts to learn. Many of our instructors are band members who play in local venues up and down the NJ coast, and they offer plenty to their students to get them performing in their own bands including.
What’s the #1 reason to choose Manasquan Music Academy for drum lessons?
Our drum instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student’s favorite type of music. Whether you’re playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the drums after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.
What styles of drumming do you teach?
Our drum instructors teach all styles, from rock and metal to pop, jazz, funk, country, blues and classical.
How qualified are your drum instructors?
Our drum instructors are highly qualified, all have teaching experience, and most importantly, they have a passion for teaching. They are graduates of institutions such as Seton Hall, Brookdale, the Berklee College of Music, Rutgers, Monmouth, New Jersey Governor’s School for the Arts. Many have toured the US and Europe, and bring over 25 years of professional performance and teaching experience to your lessons. Most importantly, our instructors strive to relate their teaching to each individual student’s learning style. In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly, and strive to get to know each student and their parents on a personal level.
What will I learn from drum lessons at Manasquan Music Academy?
Our instructors challenge our students with wide-ranging technical exercises designed to improve speed and comfort. Drum language can be complex, and theory is encouraged. Students can bring in their favorite drum parts to learn in their lessons. Our drum 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!
Do I need to purchase a drum kit to learn the drums?
Definitely not. Our professional, soundproof drum lesson rooms in MMA are equipped with a professional drum kit for our students. Just bring your drum sticks and a folder. Beginning students can practice at home with a drum pad and sticks for only $25.
Take the next step call (732) 223-2121 now to grab a great lesson time as space is limited. Or you can email us, or request more info.
Lesson & Office Hours
Mon-Thurs | 9am – 9pm |
Fridays | 9am – 9pm |
Saturdays | 9am – 3pm |
Interested in a different instrument?
WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF INSTRUMENTS TO CHOOSE FROM
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Ready to start? You have nothing to lose.
Sign up is easy and parent-friendly, with helpful staff at the front desk six days a week to serve you. Because we only offer lessons on a month-to-month basis, there are no large upfront payments, no complicated contracts, no annual material or performance fees, and no semester minimums
Lessons are first come, first serve, so contact us today to arrange your first lesson!
Lessons are available six days a week, and scheduled once a week. A one-time registration fee is $25 (due only at time of registration).