Van Nuys, CA Drum Lessons

Want to be able to play your favorite cover songs with your friends? Or become the next drumming sensation? Let's make it happen! I have 17 years of experience teaching students of all ages, levels, ambitions and genres.

I have been teaching drumset for over 10 years. My lessons focus on applying technique and reading, through snare reading exercises and learning popular songs. Lessons will adjust according to the student's level, pace, and goals.

My goal for my students is to have an understanding on how to use their instrument, develop versatility, discover who they are as a musician, while having fun along the way!

I have been playing drums since I was 5 years old! I have my undergraduate degree in Percussion and Music Composition and a Graduate degree in Music Composition. I work as a session drummer on recording sessions, and I can teach nearly any style of music--rock, jazz, folk, latin, and more!

I can teach beginner to advance and will teach you a variety of things including: stick control, reading, technique, holding and keeping time and rhythm and of course keeping the groove.

Jeffrey Grant teaches classical percussion along with many other percussion instruments. He has taught beginning students as young as 8 years old and is also qualified and prepared to teach much older advanced students.

Jeffrey encourages multilayered learning in which the students will be exposed to basic technique, sound production, music theory, modern application and most importantly how to have fun playing these instruments!

Students can expect a patient and understanding teacher with tons of knowledge of drums and drumming. I am proficient in many different genres and have a very open mind to all styles of music. Whether you are looking to learn your first beat, understand a new genre, or increase your technical proficiency, I have the tools to get you there.

Whatever your aims with the instrument, I can help you achieve them. You may be a complete beginner learning to play drums from scratch, an established player looking to improve technique or music reading skills, or you may be looking for a way to reduce stress or simply start a new hobby. Whatever your aims or aspirations, I can help you by providing a tailored plan of tuition that suits your needs, while being fun, entertaining, and hugely rewarding at the same time.

My drum students start with proper rudiment training and quickly move to the drum set after hand coordination is established. I regularly accompany my drum students on guitar and perform songs with them.

Want to learn drums? Would love to teach you at your home or in my studio! God Bless you!

The drums are the backbone of most music, so you have to be able to feel the groove and stay tight and on top of the beat. I encourage students to pick their favorite songs, and we drum to those while learning proper technique, rudiments, song form, fills, rhythm, different grooves / beats, and anything they want to know about the drums. I have been playing the drums for over sixteen years and have a Bachelor's Degree in Music from the Berklee College of Music. Drums is a beautiful art and form of expression and is just the tip of the iceberg we can tackle called Music.