Drum Lessons for Kids and Adults
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At what age can kids start learning the drums?
The earlier kids start learning the drums the better. Kids minds are in a high development at younger ages, and they absorb information very quickly. Starting drum lessons at an early age can increase focus and coordination. At The Xgroove we teach kids as young as 6 years old.
Am I too old to learn the drums?
You are never too old to learn the drums. No matter what age you are learning how to play the drums can lift your spirit and enlighten your soul. It teaches your brain to keep learning and growing and will inspire you to take on new challenges. In fact, our drum teacher Chad Peters started playing at a later age of 17.
Am I too uncoordinated to play the drums?
With our easy-to-understand lesson plan, our drum teacher will break down the drum parts into very simple coordination. Once you understand the individual parts of the drumbeat, you will then gradually piece it together and play a full drumbeat. In your free trial drum lesson, we guarantee you will learn how to play a basic drumbeat.
Why Choose The Xgroove?
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With Chad Peters as your mentor, you'll receive top-notch drum instruction from a true expert. Chad is an ambidextrous extreme drummer, specializing in unique coordination on the drum set. His exceptional talent and years of experience make him the ideal guide to unlock your full drumming potential.
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At The XGROOVE, we understand that every drummer has different preferences and schedules. That's why we offer online drum lessons, in-studio lessons and convenient in-home drum instruction. Choose the method that suits you best and embark on a personalized learning experience designed to fit your busy lifestyle.
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Our drum lessons cater to drummers of all levels, from beginners to advanced players. Whether you're just starting out or looking to push the boundaries of your drumming abilities, our comprehensive curriculum will help you master the techniques, grooves, fills, and styles you desire. With Chad's guidance, you'll develop a solid foundation while exploring advanced concepts that will set you apart as a drummer. With each lesson, you’ll also receive personalized feedback on exactly what to practice and which areas of your development to focus on the most.
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At The XGROOVE, we celebrate your unique musical voice. We believe that drumming is an art form, and we encourage our students to find their own rhythm, style, and creativity. Chad's teaching approach fosters self-expression while providing the necessary tools and techniques to navigate any musical genre with confidence.
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Drumming is a journey best shared with others who share your passion. By joining The XGROOVE, you'll become part of a vibrant community of drummers and music enthusiasts. Connect with fellow students, exchange ideas, and gain inspiration as you progress on your drumming path.
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The XGROOVE is dedicated to helping drummers of all levels unlock their full potential. Whether you dream of rocking the stage, jamming with friends, or simply finding solace in the rhythm, our drum lessons with Chad Peters will empower you to achieve your musical aspirations.
Ready To Take the Next Step?
Browse our lesson options, discover Chad's unique drumming approach, and take that exciting leap forward in your drumming journey. Join The XGROOVE today and experience the joy, power, and artistry of drumming like never before.
About Our Drum Lessons
Beginner Drum Lessons
Our drum lessons for beginners begin with a simple understanding of how a drumbeat is put together. You will learn how to read and play simple drumbeats and you will learn what a drum fill is and when to play it.
We start with 8th note rock beats. Beats that are very common and played in almost any song you’ve ever heard. We start with adding the bass drum in different positions of the drumbeat. Then from there we progress into adding extra snare hits to add emphasis to the beat.
As you progress through the beginner drumbeats you will start to learn about playing the snare drum and how to develop more rhythm. We go from very simple snare drum rhythms to a slightly more complex strings of rhythms. What’s best about this part of our drum lessons is that the snare drum rhythms can used for drum fills as well.
In the second half of our drum lessons for beginners you will start to add more variation to the drumbeat, like splashing the hi-hat. This simple concept falls right in line with the beats you already know how to play.
Beyond splashing the hi-hat, you begin leaning into intermediate concepts. Moving from playing the bass drum in 8th note positions to tighter 16th note positions. As well as playing the snare drum in 16th note positions. This is when your groove starts to come alive.
Intermediate:
At the beginning of our intermediate drum lessons, you learn how to play with dynamics (ghost notes). Ghost notes are very soft hits on the snare drum and give the drumbeat more depth. This is easily applied to the drumbeats that you know from our beginner drumbeats.
Next up, is displacing the backbeat. This is where you start to give your drumbeats a different push and pull. Extending or shortening the length between the other backbeats in the groove. This added with ghost notes adds a funk feel to your drumbeats.
Continuing on with the snare drum rhythms, you will learn about rudiments. Rudiments are a specific list of rhythms and sticking patterns that are used in all aspects of drumming. Like, the paradiddle. These rudiments will enhance rhythm and creativity around the drums.
At this point in you intermediate drum lessons, you start to play drumbeats with all 4 limbs. A technique called hi-hat stepping. This concept adds a tighter snap to your drumbeats and can be used to accent the quarter notes or 8th notes. This is where your independence on the drum begins.
And, with the development of 4-way coordination, you will begin to learn about double bass concepts. Double bass drumming is an exhilarating style of drumming and with the rhythm concepts that you learned from snare drumming you will play them on the bass drums creating powerful grooves.
Advanced Drum Lessons:
Advanced drum lessons at The Xgroove starts with taking your independence to a higher level. Jumping right into drumming styles like Samba and Baiao. These two drum styles rely on playing a repetitive pattern on the feet (ostinato) while you play combinations of rhythms with your hands. Instantly building your independence on the drums.
Using the rudiments that you already know how to play you will start to use them in your groove playing to create deeper rhythms between the snare drum and hi-hat. And you will learn to apply the rudiments to the toms for stylish drum fills.
As you progress through learning about ostinato drumming and applying rudiments around the drum set, we then start to take you double bass to the next level with more advanced rhythms. You'll learn to play variations of single stroke rolls like the 5-stroke roll and the 6-stroke roll to create double bass patterns that groove.
And at the higher end of advanced drum lessons, you will learn more complex patterns with the feet. You learn about using 3 pedals to create unique drum grooves and then as you progress with this concept you will learn about 4 pedal drumming.