Drums Lessons in NYC, NY
(212) 537-6746
In a lot of ways, having one-on-one drum lessons with a private teacher beats taking them in a class. It's easy to get left behind in a class with other students. When you take private drum lessons your teacher knows you better and can assist you directly with learning drum technique.
Play on Stage!
Our annual spring recital is a great place to come and play the drums. Our last one was held on June 13th.
To see footage of the NY Spring Recital click here.
We match students with great drum teachers in the NYC area.
If you're ready to get going with drum lessons, give us a call today.
Related Information
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Encore Music Lessons
- No Registration Fee!
- No Semester System or Term Contracts.
- Easily accessible locations in and around the NYC area. Take drum lessons in a teacher's studio or in the comfort of your living room!
- All ages, levels, and styles are taught.
- Affordable Alternatives: Select a drum lesson length that fits your budget .
Studio Lessons 
Education: Percussion Performance (PhD), New York University (PhD) [2008]
Influences: Tisziji Munoz, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Billy Hart, Rakalam Bob Moses, Roy..
Education: Bachelors of Music in Drumset Performance (BA), The New School Conservatory for Jazz and Contemporary Music [2007]
Education: Master of Art in Music (MA), The City College of New York, CUNY [2000]
In-Home Lessons
Influences: Tisziji Munoz, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Billy Hart, Rakalam Bob Moses, Roy..
Education: Bachelors of Music in Drumset Performance (BA), The New School Conservatory for Jazz and Contemporary Music [2007]
Influences: Anthony Williams, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, Max Roach, John Bonham, Matt..
Education: Master of Fine Arts in Jazz/West African Drumming (MFA), California Institute of the Arts [2005]
Student Reviews
Professional, Courteous, Patient and Accommodating. Couldn't ask for a better teacher and mentor for my son. Thanks, Matt.
Jon S. Teacher: Matt S.About the Drums
The individual instruments of a drum kit are struck by a variety of implements held in the hand, including sticks, brushes, and mallets. Two notable exceptions include the bass drum, played by a foot-operated pedal, and the hi hat cymbals, which use a foot pedal in addition to the normal striking motion.