Drum Lessons at Danman’s

Unlock rhythm, power, and precision — one beat at a time.

From beginners learning their first groove to advanced drummers refining their chops, our private drum lessons are designed to inspire students of all levels and ages 3+.

What You’ll Learn:

Our drum curriculum builds strong fundamentals while keeping lessons fun and engaging:

Stick Control & Rudiments

Learn grip, rebound, and essential sticking patterns

Reading & Rhythm Notation

Read drum charts and understand time signatures, dynamics, and subdivisions.

Improvisation & Soloing

Develop your own style and confidently take the spotlight.

Grooves & Fills

Master beats for rock, funk, pop, jazz, hip hop, and more.

Coordination & Limb Independence

Play like a pro with exercises to build smooth, effortless control.

Practice Tips & Technique Maintenance

Learn how to practice smart and avoid injury.

Who It’s For:

Kids (ages 3+) and adults

Total beginners to gigging drummers

Students prepping for band, school auditions, or recording

Rockstars-in-the-making looking to jam with others

In-Studio or Online

Lessons are available in-person at our Dana Point studio or online via Zoom.

Bring your instrument or use our gear — we’ll meet you at our School

Ready to Play?

Give us a call at (949) 496-6556 or email danmansmusic@gmail.com to get started.

We’ll match you with the right teacher and tailor a program just for you.

What Beginner Drum Students Learn:

How to hold drumsticks with proper grip

Basic hand coordination and posture

Playing with a metronome and internalizing rhythm

Introduction to the 40 essential drum rudiments

Mastering the Single Stroke Roll and Double Stroke Roll

Reading basic drum notation

Building patterns with paradiddles, flams, and drags

Developing muscle memory and wrist control

Practicing timing, consistency, and dynamic range

Learning to keep steady tempo across basic beats and fills

Applying rudiments to drum set grooves and fills

Continued Development Includes:

Learning advanced rudiments like flam taps, ratamacues, and drag paradiddles

Transitioning from pad to full drum set

Playing along with real songs and backing tracks

Exploring musical styles: rock, pop, jazz, funk, reggae, and more

Structuring fills, accents, and solos

Developing coordination between hands and feet

Performance readiness and jam session experience

🎯 Student progress is tracked and rewarded with tickets and bonuses — making each step exciting and goal-oriented.

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