Best Drum Lessons San Francisco Near Me

4worldlovers:
The fragmented approach of traditional coordination studies can burden limbs with complex patterns.


Using techniques of natural motion and balance, DID embraces a more fluid, integrated approach by coordinating limb motions instead of patterns!


At SF Drum School I teach students of all ages and backgrounds: children to adults, beginners to advanced. I have over twenty-five years professional experience encompassing rock, classical, theater, jazz and everything in-between.


Teaching for me is sharing my love of drums with my students. With that in mind, I strive to make learning fun and full of the excitement of discovery! I encourage questions and making mistakes as you learn, so playing the can be an rewarding experience.


Using natural stick rebound to achieve effortless playing. Understanding the five hinges of drumming and how to use them. Free stroke Technique- the secret to relaxed control and speed. Coordinating the limbs into a relaxed, balanced whole.

4worldlovers: If you are looking for the best drum set lessons in San Francisco, with any prior level of experience, then you have come to the right place! I will personally see to it that you are both challenged and motivated in ways unique to you, as you begin or continue your musical journey.

I bring to the table over 30 years of playing and teaching experience, and during your COVID-19 friendly drum lessons, your PERSONAL goals, interests, and abilities will be set into play as we create a perfect drumming experience for you!

Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Alternative, Punk Rock, Grunge, Funk, Pop, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Metal, Indie, EDM, Jazz/Blues, Gospel/Worship, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, 10's, 20's

All COVID-19 protocols are enforced and followed, including masks and social distancing.

Enjoys all genres and styles of music including: Hard Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz/Swing, Jam-Band, Punk Rock, Worship/Gospel, Metal, etc

Adults, kids, beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels of drumming are all welcomed

You do not need to own a drum set, or even a pair of sticks to get started

Bring yourself, your ambition and drive, and let's accomplish something great

4worldlovers: Blue Bear School of Music is for all ages and skill levels. From rock, blues, jazz, folk, and pop, to DJ and electronic music classes, we have something for everyone:

As a nonprofit organization, Blue Bear partners with schools, shelters, and community centers to bring the transformative power of playing music to underserved populations for FREE. Learn more about our Community Outreach programs.

Little Bears, for kiddos 4 months to 5 years - in the parks plus indoor classes.

Our commitment to social equity through teaching popular music (rock, blues, urban, world) and making it accessible to a greater number of youth in our community, has been part of the Blue Bear culture for almost 50 years. We also offer significant savings and scholarships to assist students from families with financial need.

Your donation to Blue Bear School of Music is an investment in a vibrant, established and legacy non-profit organization that improves lives.

In just the last year, we have proudly served over 500 children and young adults through our Outreach Programs. We’ve seen our students gain confidence, find joy, and create greater community through their classes. We were thrilled to get this message recently from our wonderful Little Bears teacher Michael Chulada: “I thought you’d like to know, last Wednesday Hamilton Families Charity had a volunteer and partner appreciation event and they chose our program to acknowledge! They called me up and gave me a plaque and a tote bag decorated by the kids! It was a very touching experience! They are very grateful for the program, so we are doing some real good work there!” Thank you, Michael, and thank you Hamilton Familes!

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“Thank you so much for being so professional, patient and passionate about music and mentoring our kids.”

“Blue Bear is great all around. I've been doing band workshops there for years, and there is always more to learn.”

“I cannot tell you how helpful it has been to help my kid grow not only as a musician, but as a person.”

“They’ve been teaching kids to rock since 1971! I love Blue Bear…the original school of rock!!!”

Our teachers have many years of experience in the music industry and can provide instruction across a wide variety of instruments and skill levels.

4worldlovers: 1. P and Little Mozart Keyboard Group Classes all in ONE LOCATION. We are open for in-person and online, seven days a week!

We offer all kinds of instrumental lessons in each of our locations in Sunset Parkside district of San Francisco and Moraga. This saves our students & parents time in going to multiple venues as one family with multiple learners can take all lessons on the same day with lesson times close to each other.

2. The most qualified team of faculty in the Sunset Parkside District of San Francisco and Moraga in the Lamorinda area who will teach you the songs you want to learn.

We have over 30 instructors, all with either University diplomas and professional performance experiences. Our music instructors are dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them. We are confident that we have the right teachers to meet your needs. It’s never too late to learn how to play an instrument! We specialize music lessons for children and adults. For more information about our instructors, please go to the Faculty page.

3. Following covid-19 safety protocols and guidelines for in-person lessons at all times.

4. The widest range of music lesson times available seven days a week.

We currently offer in-person and online music lessons seven days a week from morning through evening to accommodate everyone's busy schedule. Feel free to put down your top three choices for a lesson time on the Request Info Form so we can help you locate the best options.

Our schools in the Sunset District of San Francisco and Moraga of the Lamorinda area run year round, and we do not require semester minimum for lessons. Every student here is on a month-to-month basis.

Visit our Testimonial page to see what our students are saying. Amabile School of Music has a proven track record of offering quality piano, violin, cello, guitar, voice, flute, ukulele, oboe, trumpet, drum lessons and music group classes in the Sunset Parkside District of San Francisco, California since 2008. The second location was established in Moraga of the Lamorinda area in January 2020. We have also won the Top 3 Best Music Programs in San Francisco for three years in a row.

7. A friendly & comfortable lounge for our students and parents, so that you can get work done while you wait.

We offer friendly and comfortable waiting areas in the San Francisco & Moraga locations. We also provide large observation windows in every practice room.

8. The most impressive and successful recitals for your family and friends to share with on your musical journey.

It has been our tradition that every year, our students are offered at least SIX recital opportunities to perform. Every Winter & Summer, the recitals are held in-person at a formal concert hall. We also hold holiday recitals events such as the Halloween, Easter, Lunar New Year and back-to-school recitals! Photos are available at Events & Photos. During the pandemic, we hosted over 12 virtual recitals on zoom to stay connected with our students and families.

We offer students the opportunity to earn special color wristband bracelets (kids and teens love them!), trophies AND certificates for passing musical tests. Do other schools offer trophies and certificates? A few. The Musical Ladder is our unique method of music education that you can only find here at Amabile.

More importantly when our students have a test coming up, they practice more, their parents and teachers are proud, and everybody is happy. We also specialize in music lessons for adults.

Our full-time office team is available to assist our clients quickly and professionally 7 days a week.

When new students enroll with us, they each receive (1) music bag*, (1) practice assignment book and (1) sticker chart to collect and redeem prizes in the future. To motivate our students to work hard and practice frequently, students will be able to participate in the musical ladder tests after three months, and if the student passes, a certificate and a wristband will be rewarded. The first trophy will be given at the 6-month milestone! *While supplies last.

4worldlovers: We’re open for in-person lessons again in all our locations. Online lessons continue as well – you can choose which you prefer!

4worldlovers: Music lessons, recording & live concerts since 2005. Any genre, any instrument, any age we’ve got you covered!

4worldlovers: The harmonica is one of the most fun and recognizable instruments, used worldwide in nearly every musical genre, most notably in blues, American folk music, jazz, country and rock ‘n’ roll. There are many types of harmonica, including diatonic, chromatic and tremolo versions.

The ukulele is an instrument that is rich with history and tradition. First appearing in Hawaii in the 1800s, the ‘uke' has found a unique home for itself in both traditional and popular music. Artists as diverse as Eddie Vedder, Amanda Palmer, Don Ho, and Jason Mraz have all made use of the ukulele over the years to add a special something to their classic songs.

Some things that set Nicco apart from others are his patience and his genuine desire to meet each person's needs on their level.”

If you're looking to learn guitar, look no further than Nicco! He's been my guitar teacher for a few years now, and he continues to encourage and inspire me. Three key qualities make him an amazingly talented teacher: he's passionate, patient and positive.

4worldlovers: If one of your New Year's resolutions is to learn how to play a musical instrument, I am here to help!

I offer instruction in piano, trumpet, French horn, guitar, and clarinet, as well as music theory, history, sightreading, and ear training. I teach in the relaxed environment of my home studio in San Francisco's central Castro district.

4worldlovers:
Our 10-week SPRING 2023 semester begins Saturday, March 25th, and concludes Friday, June 5th, depending on the day and the teacher. __________________________________________________________

A New York Times article on the value of lullaby-singing cited research about how lullabies work to calm babies, to calm parents, and to ease the transition into sleep. Here’s a quote from Dr. Dennie Palmer-Wolf, who heads up the Carnegie Hall Lullaby Project

“Lullabies allow infants to create neural pathways for calming down, soothing, falling asleep…A lullaby is an external routine that becomes an internal pathway for calming down.”

And since both baby and parent are calmer, experts suspect this may be why parents are able to be more present with their children and bond more deeply. Keep singing at bedtime to capitalize on all these lullaby-benefits! Read more here...

Our award-winning, research-based program has been leading the field of early childhood music education for over thirty years. Bring your newborn, baby, infant, toddler, preschooler, or kindergartener to one of our fun-filled classes, and we think you’ll see why thousands of Bay Area families over the years have valued making music with us every week.

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I can’t say enough good things about Music Together! My daughter LOVES her weekly class! - Emme F– MTSF mom

While dancing, singing, and playing instruments with your child is fun, Music Together offers extraordinary benefits for your child:

We teach basic pitch and rhythm, to prepare your child for future music lessons, or to develop a life-long love of music!