Rock, Jazz, and More, Learn with Pro Instructors
From your first beat to advanced rhythms, drum lessons at Prestige Music Academy help students of all ages succeed. Our instructors teach rock, metal, jazz, funk, blues, country, percussion, and more, with personalized exercises to build speed, timing, and confidence.
Beginner Drum Lessons
Just starting out? Our beginner program makes it fun and accessible. Students learn:
Stick grip, posture, and basic technique
Essential rhythms and grooves
How to read drum notation
Practice strategies with pads and sticks (no kit needed at home)
Drum Lessons for All Ages
We welcome drummers of every level:
Kids (ages 5–12): Build coordination and rhythm
Teens: Develop technique, learn favorite songs, and prepare for band or ensemble playing
Adults & Retirees: Rediscover the joy of drumming with lessons tailored to your style and goals
Intermediate & Advanced Drum Training
Already playing? We’ll help you push your skills further with lessons that cover:
Complex time signatures, polyrhythms, and syncopation
Improvisation, dynamics, and groove development
Genre-specific techniques for jazz, funk, and metal
Audition prep for school bands, ensembles
Performance Opportunities
Drummers don’t just practice at Prestige, they perform. Students can take part in:
Biannual studio recitals
Coming soon: select instructors will offer collaborative music “jam” opportunities
Meet Our Drum Instructors
Our drum faculty combines years of teaching and live performance experience. They specialize in connecting with students of all ages, from first-time players to gigging musicians.
Gabe S.
Bass Guitar, Guitar, Drums & Electronic Drums, & Ukulele
Teaches in: English
Gabe found his love for music at a young age when he discovered the bass guitar. Now, he has been professionally studying, performing and teaching for nearly 2 decades. Although his personal favorite is the bass guitar, he also enjoys the unique sounds of the guitar and drums. Gabe is continuously working to improve his own musical skills and knowledge. In his spare time, he enjoys researching new musical technologies and gigging with various local bands including Sun Speaker and The Hot House Orchids. Specializing in everything from big band, jazz, blues, soul and rock, Gabe does his best to spread an appreciation and love for music within his local community.
moreJeremy R.
Drums & Percussion
Teaches in: English
Jeremy has been performing and teaching percussion for many years in Arizona. You can find him at various venues around the valley either performing or leading high school drumlines to championship wins. With a wide variety of styles in his experience, he is sure to be ready for whatever your favorite musical styles are, or helping your youngster excel in their ambitions.
Jeremy has extensive experience in:
Concert Jazz
Latin Jazz
New Orleans Jazz
Orchestral Percussion
Marching Band Drum Lines
Drum Set
moreSandy T.
Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Voice, Drums, and Bass
Teaches in: English
Sandy has been teaching music lessons for 16 years, starting with guitar and shortly thereafter adding piano, voice, drums, and bass to her repertoire. She has much experience with public performance in college and church choirs, guitar ensembles, and city events.
Sandy enjoys songwriting and growing in her creativity. She raised five children and is comfortable working with students of all ages, including special needs. She is passionate yet patient and dedicated to the growth of others.
Sandy has degrees in both music and humanities.
moreSebastian L.
Drum set, Marching Band Percussion, Music Production, Piano, and Music Theory
Teaches in: English
Sebastian is a multi-instrumentalist and music producer, who has been playing music around the valley for over 15 years. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Popular Music, concentrating in music production and audio engineering, while having previously spent two and a half years majoring in Drum set Performance— giving him a well-rounded foundation in both the creative and technical sides of music.
Sebastian has experience playing and performing drum set across a wide range of musical genres and ensemble settings, with a primary focus on pop, R&B, neo-soul, jazz fusion, and electronic music. His versatility as a drummer has taken him to perform in both live and studio environments.
In addition, Sebastian has extensive marching percussion experience, playing tenor drums with the Sun Devil Marching Band Drumline and Breakthrough Indoor Percussion Ensemble. Beyond his instrumental background, he has developed hands-on skills in audio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering while interning in multiple recording studios and producing for both others and himself.
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Every new student gets a complimentary, no-pressure lesson. It’s a great way to meet your instructor, experience the space, and see why families choose Prestige.
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Start Playing Drums Today
Drums are fun, powerful, and rewarding. Prestige Music Academy makes learning approachable and exciting with experienced teachers, flexible scheduling.




