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The Purple Piano: Music, Mindfulness & Movement
Drum Lessons
Build rhythm, coordination, and musicality with personalized drum lessons!
Drumming is one of the most engaging and physically active ways to experience music. Drum lessons help students develop timing, musical confidence, and a strong sense of groove while playing the music they love. The drums provide a strong foundation for musicianship in both band settings and personal music-making.
Who Are Drum Lessons For?
We offer drum lessons for children, teens, and adults of all experience levels.
An appropriate age to begin drum lessons is typically around 6 years old, although every student develops differently.
Drums are an excellent choice for students who enjoy movement, hands-on learning, and active participation. A full drum set is not needed to begin lessons. In fact, beginners can start with just a practice pad and a pair of drumsticks. This makes learning the drums accessible to beginners and families who may not have the space (or the noise tolerance) for a full drum set.
Our teachers work with:
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young beginners
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teens exploring music more deeply
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adult beginners
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experienced musicians
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musicians playing in bands
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students interested in playing with others
What Students Learn
Lessons are personalized to each student's age, experience level, learning style, and musical interests.
Students may explore:
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rhythm and timing
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grooves and fills
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coordination and limb independence
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playing along with music
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drum notation
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ear training
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improvisation
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stick technique and control
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healthy playing technique and posture
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musical theater
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metal
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singer-songwriter
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contemporary music
Musical Styles
Our teachers have experience teaching a wide variety of musical styles, including:
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pop
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rock
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jazz
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folk
Lessons are designed to follow each student's interests while building strong musical foundations, healthy playing habits, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
Getting Started
Getting started with drum lessons is simple. A full drum kit is definitely not required. To begin with the basics, students will need:
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a practice pad
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drumsticks
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a music stand (recommended)
An electric kit with mesh heads and a set of headphones is an excellent option for a realistic playing experience without the noise and space of a full acoustic kit.
For younger students, we are happy to help recommend appropriately sized instruments and equipment.
Convenient In-Home Drum Lessons
We bring professional instruction directly to you. Families love the ease of in-home lessons. We travel to homes in:
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Boulder
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Louisville
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Lafayette
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Superior
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Erie
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Gunbarrel
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Niwot
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Longmont
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Broomfield
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Westminster
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Arvada
If you have questions about whether we can travel to your location, just Contact us and we'll let you know!
"The lessons are the highlight of my son's week, and we could not be happier with the whole experience overall. From the office crew to the instructor. Highly recommend!!!"
-Nicole