Justin’s Drum Studio
Drum Lessons in Greenville SC
One-on-one drum set instruction in Greenville SC that is fun, helps with focus, coordination, and builds confidence. Imagine what drum lessons could do for your child.
Drum Lessons That Prepare For Musical Opportunities
• To perform in a talent show at school or community arts center.
• Playing drums in a band with friends to have fun making music.
• Being a drummer at church with a worship team.
• Audition for the school band, orchestra, and other avenues to showcase skills and talent.
Learn To Play The Drums And Read Music
Students ages 7 and up can learn how to play the drums, read music, and master the fundamentals at Justin’s Drum Studio located at 904 Pinckney St Studio B, Greenville, SC 29609.
Drum instruction prepares students to play styles like rock, pop, country, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop while having fun learning and growing musically.
In the Studio with Justin
I’m Justin, and I’ve been playing drums for over 30 years. Taking lessons as a teenager opened doors for me that I could have never imagined. Through structured, fun lessons, I help students build skills and confidence to play the drums and prepare them for musical opportunities.
What Makes Lessons At Justin’s Drum Studio Different?
Easy-to-Understand Teaching: Clear, step-by-step drum instruction for students that is fun and engaging.
Coordination & Keeping The Beat: Learn how to play the entire drum set: hi-hat, snare, bass drum, toms, and cymbals together to build beats & coordination skills.
Problem Solving Skills: Students learn how to understand and solve musical problems that they can apply to other, non-musical problems.
A Structured Learning Plan: Know exactly how to progress and what we work on next with an outline and practice exercises to improve your drumming skills.
Choose Your Drum Lesson Plan
The Beginner Routine
30-Minute Drum Lessons
Best for: Students looking for beginner drum lessons to build a strong foundation and confidence.
Duration: 4 lessons per month.
Scheduling: Weekly or bi-weekly dedicated time slots for sessions.
The Builder Routine
45-Minute Drum Lessons
Best for: Students who want a strong foundation, and prepare for auditions.
Duration: 4 lessons per month.
Scheduling: Weekly dedicated time slot for session.
The Advanced Routine
60-Minute Drum Lessons
Best for: Students who want a strong foundation and prepare for stage performance.
Duration: 4 lessons per month.
Scheduling: Weekly dedicated time slot for session.
Getting Started Is Easy
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choose A Plan
Choose the best routine for your child.
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Set Up Your Free Lesson
Contact us to book your complimentary introduction lesson to get started.
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Learn To Play The Drums
Watch your child grow, have fun, and learn to the drums- knowing you made it all possible.
Frequently asked questions about drum lessons
What can students expect on their first drum lesson?
The most important thing to begin with is building a solid, friendly, and respectful relationship between student and teacher. I take the time to introduce myself, then learn about students: what brought them to an interest in drums and what types of music they would like to play.
From there, we move right into hands-on learning. Students learn how to hold the drumsticks and get a quick tour of the drum kit. Then, we practice basic counting and start learning to play right away. We then build on each concept as lessons progress.
What curriculum do you teach drum lessons with?
I teach with A Funky Primer for the Rock Drummer. It’s the same book I learned with, and it’s great for building solid timing and learning the fundamentals.
It starts slow, building the foundational blocks of notes and simple patterns. As a student progresses, the lessons gets quite challenging toward the middle and later parts of the book.
The book is applicable to learning just about every genre you can think of—from rock and funk to R&B, country, blues, and even some jazz grooves. It is highly respected and used by many drum teachers.
What advanced techniques and skills are covered?
Everyone moves at their own pace. From the first lesson to stage performance, my goal is to build musical fluency in every student. As students progress, lessons expand to cover:
Physical Mechanics & Technique: Learning matched and traditional grip styles. Additionally, how to utilize the Moeller technique for speed, optimizing ergonomics and rebound. We also cover how to practice heel-up and heel-toe bass drum mechanics for faster speed and control on the bass drum.
Rhythm & Control: Developing a solid internal clock and steady timing. In addition we’ll cover mastering dynamics, and learning essential rudiments—the small patterns that form the foundation of complex drum beats.
Making Music & Playing Live: Learn to read drum music, play by ear, and move smoothly across the kit. Ultimately, students practice these fundamentals so they can confidently step on stage and play live with a band.
Learn more with my Beginner’s Guide to Drums to see how I help students take the next steps with learning the drum kit.
What age groups can take drum lessons?
I offer Drum Lessons for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Youth & Young Learners (Ages 7–12)
Kids learn best when they are having fun. Drum lessons for kids focuses on core coordination, proper stick grip, basic counting, and learning to play real rock and pop beats. Lessons are kept engaging and encouraging, with flexible summer schedules available for Greenville area students.
Teens & Scholastic Band Prep (Ages 13–17)
Teenagers need a mix of fun, technical and artistic growth with immediate relevance. Drumming classes for teenagers focus on solid drum set fundamentals, snare rudiments, learning to read music, and audition preparation.
Adults (Ages 18+)
It is never too late to start. Drum instruction for adults is flexible and goal-oriented. We focus entirely on whatever you want to achieve, whether that is a lifelong hobby, drumming for a creative outlet for stress relief, playing in a local Greenville or Upstate band, or preparing to join a church worship team.
Beginner Drum Lessons: What You’ll Learn
Stick Technique, Counting, & Rudiments
• Grip & Motion: Learn how to grip the sticks properly and play with professional technique.
• Learning to Count: You’ll learn how to count out the notes and read drum beat patterns.
• Rudiment Intro: Get an introduction to essential drum rudiments. For example, practicing single strokes, double strokes, and paradiddles.
• Sticking Patterns: Learn sticking patterns to develop your right and left hand, timing, control, and coordination.
Bass Drum & Hi-Hat Techniques
• Bass Drum Technique: Learn bass drum pedal techniques, like heel down and heel up.
• Bass Drum Coordination: Practice bass drum exercises along with hand techniques to build coordination and timing.
• Hi-Hat Pedal: Learn hi-hat pedal techniques and exercises to produce great sounds on the hi-hats.
• Hi-Hat Stick Work: Learn how to use sticks on the hi-hat with the cross-over method, playing with the tip and shaft to create specific sounds like the pros.
Drum Beats, Reading & Coordination
• Drum Beats & Rhythm: Learn to read sheet music symbols, notes, and start playing your first drum beats.
• Hands & Feet Independence: Build coordination by playing independent rhythms with your hands and feet across different time signatures.
• Playing with Music: Build your timing, confidence, and coordination skills by playing along with drum tracks and your favorite music.
Drum Kit Setup & Tuning Basics
• Parts of Drum Kit: Learn about the drum set, all the parts of the kit, and common drum kit setups.
• Drum Setup: Learn how to properly set up your drums so your posture is comfortable and your drums are easy to reach.
• Tuning: Learn how to tune each drum to get a great sound, bringing out the best possible tone and resonance from your acoustic kit.
Learn more about what to expect from drum lessons and how they are structured.
How do I request information and sign up for lessons?
Getting started is easy. Visit the contact page, and enter in your contact info and some general information. Once I receive your request, I’ll reach out to you to get started.