Drum Lessons in Tarzana - Los Angeles

Looking for private drum lessons near you in Tarzana or the San Fernando Valley? Angeles Academy of Music offers high-quality drumming lessons for children, teens, and adults at all levels, from complete beginners to aspiring performers. Located in the heart of Tarzana, our academy serves families from Encino, Woodland Hills, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, and beyond who want a supportive, enthusiastic environment to learn and grow as musicians.
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Inside Our Tarzana Drum Program

Drumming lessons at Angeles Academy of Music are structured around each student’s goals and musical interests. Whether your child is just starting out or you’re seeking advanced skills on the drum set, our instructors tailor every lesson to help you improve steadily and enjoyably.

Musical Styles We Offer

Our drum classes cover a wide range of genres including rock, pop, funk, jazz, Latin, and contemporary music.

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Drum Lessons for Kids, Teens, and Adults

Drumming strengthens discipline, creativity, and listening skills. Whether you want to play in a band, accompany other musicians, or just explore music as a hobby, drum lessons for kids and adults provide a foundation for confident musical expression and lifelong enjoyment.

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Classes For Kids

Our children’s drum lessons are structured to help young students develop coordination, listening skills, and focus. Drum lessons for kids begin with basic stick control, simple rhythms, and coordination exercises that are engaging without being overwhelming. Parents appreciate that lessons emphasize discipline and musical growth, not just noise. Teen students often benefit from more structured drumming lessons that focus on timing, groove, and playing within songs.
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Classes For Adults

Adult students are welcome at any level. Whether you’re starting from scratch or returning to drumming after time away, our private drum classes are designed to be practical and respectful of adult learning styles. Lessons focus on steady improvement, musical application, and enjoyment without pressure.
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Technique & Posture

Students learn how to sit properly at the drum set, adjust the throne and pedals, and hold the sticks with relaxed, efficient grip. Lessons focus on natural wrist and arm motion, rebound control, and balanced posture so students can play comfortably without forcing sound. Developing correct technique early helps students avoid tension, fatigue, and bad habits that can limit progress later. As students advance, technique work supports greater control, endurance, and consistency across the full drum kit.

Timing & Coordination

Drumming depends on steady time and coordinated movement between hands and feet. Lessons focus on building a reliable internal pulse, understanding subdivisions, and developing limb independence gradually. Students learn how to coordinate simple patterns first, then layer more complex movements as their control improves. This process strengthens focus, listening skills, and rhythmic confidence, which are essential for playing with other musicians.

Reading Rhythm & Notation

Students are introduced to rhythmic notation in a clear, practical way. Lessons cover basic note values, rests, time signatures, and common rhythmic patterns used in popular music. Reading skills help students understand what they are playing rather than relying on memorization alone. Over time, this allows students to learn new material more efficiently, follow written music, and participate comfortably in ensembles or school music programs.

Groove & Musicality

Drumming is about supporting the music, not just keeping time. Lessons emphasize groove, dynamics, and musical awareness so students learn how drum parts fit into songs. Students explore how to control volume, shape rhythms, and respond to other instruments. By listening closely and playing with intention, students develop feel and musicality, learning when to lead, when to support, and how to make the music feel good rather than mechanical.

Drum Instructors at Our Tarzana Location

Drum lessons at our Tarzana location are taught by experienced instructors who specialize in working with children, teens, and adult beginners in a supportive, encouraging environment. Our faculty focuses on building strong fundamentals while keeping lessons engaging and positive, helping students feel comfortable as they develop new skills. Instructors take time to understand each student’s learning style and goals, adjusting pacing and material accordingly. Whether a student is learning rhythm for the first time or building confidence behind the drum set, our teachers emphasize healthy technique, steady progress, and enjoyment of the learning process.

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Student Recitals

Drum students at our Tarzana location are encouraged to participate in recitals and performance opportunities designed to build confidence and musical enjoyment. Performances are organized by age and experience level, creating a welcoming and low-pressure environment for students to share their progress. Preparing for recitals helps students stay motivated, apply what they’ve learned in lessons, and experience the excitement of performing music for family and friends. These performances support long-term engagement and help students develop comfort playing in front of others.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Drum Lessons?

In general, percussion is rewarding in that results can come somewhat faster than other instruments. Percussion has much more collaborative, and social opportunities once a student can play the basics, in contrast for example to the piano, which mostly is a solo instrument. A intermediate to advanced student who knows different styles will always be in demand to play in various groups. There are a huge variety of musical genres that require percussion, such as Jazz, rock, R&B, Reggae, pop, funk, marching bands and even classical orchestra.

When should my Child start Drum Lessons?

Usually 4 and up. This is hard to answer however, because music requires concentration and focus, and children are ready for this at different ages. One positive note on percussion rather than other instruments, is that you can really produce sound quickly, as opposed to an instrument like the violin, which requires much more fine motor skills. The best way to find out is enroll in classes and see how well the child responds. If the parents can provide some structure and oversight to practicing that makes a huge difference.

How long does it take to learn to play the Drums?

Usually a few months to learn a simple piece. That said, everyone learns at a different pace, and this question is difficult to answer. With regular practice a basic level of playing can be accomplished in a few months. Also, progress tends to accelerate over time. Most of our students take lessons on a long term-basis because they want to be constantly improving and they find the lessons enjoyable.

Is it too late to take Drum Lessons?

No. This is a question we frequently get from adults who are interested in getting back into music after many years, or who are thinking of starting for the first time. We fully believe that it’s possible to learn percussion at any age, and in fact some adults can progress much faster than children because of their intellectual capacity. We have trained students in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, and even worked with a student over 100!

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Our Tarzana Location

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Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with bright, clean, and inspiring rooms designed for focused learning and creativity.
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iPads in every room stocked with the latest music education tools
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Comfortable lobby for parents or students with amenities: water, coffee, tea, and wifi
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An attached parking garage offers 90 minutes of free parking behind Anita Gelato. Additional surface lot parking is also available.

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11670 San Vicente Blvd #C

Los Angeles CA 90049
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10921 Weyburn Ave

Los Angeles CA 90024
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Tarzana

18634 Ventura Blvd

Tarzana CA 91356
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Where To Find Us

18634 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana CA 91356

FIVE STAR!! Angeles Music Academy is beyond awesome!!! The staff are so professional and welcoming. The music teachers are so great and I have witnessed my daughter’s fast development in piano and her interest in music growing big that she is starting to learn singing as well.

Mona Namin

My son has been enrolled at Angeles Academy of Music for 2 months and we love it here. He is 7.5 and is taking piano lessons for the first time with Tori. She's amazing with kids and he is having fun and learning so much. I love how they tailor what he learns to his interests. Definitely recommend for families looking to introduce their kids to the joy of a musical education.

Eva Vieyra Osmand

This is the most supportive environment I have ever found for music learning. The teachers and staff are really amazing and welcoming. The school has very high standards AND a very fun environment. I love this school.

Sandra Duran

FIVE STAR!! Angeles Music Academy is beyond awesome!!! The staff are so professional and welcoming. The music teachers are so great and I have witnessed my daughter’s fast development in piano and her interest in music growing big that she is starting to learn singing as well.

Mona Namin

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