Drum Lessons
At Be Natural Music, we offer drum and percussion lessons for all skill levels in Santa Cruz and Cupertino, including drum lessons for kids and beginners.
Our hands-on yet straightforward approach turns any aspiring player into a skilled musician, and we help intermediate and advanced drummers take their abilities to the next level. We also offer Latin Percussion classes on timbales, congas, bongos, cajon flamenco, and minor percussion.
Whether you're picking up sticks for the first time or ready to be a star, our instructors are prepared to jam with you on a high-quality drum kit.
Beginner Drum Lessons
For our beginner students, we focus on the basics of rhythm, groove, and correct form. We place students right behind a high-quality drum kit in our studio to experiment hands-on and build coordination. Start on a practice pad, then take a private lesson or join a weekly rock band to learn the ropes!
Intermediate and Advanced Lessons
When students progress past the beginner stages, they move into intermediate-level drum classes, where they learn advanced drumming techniques and master their favorite songs across jazz, rock, and world percussion styles. Through private lessons or group sessions, our expert teachers guide players from fills and grooves to steady timing and musicality until they can carry a beat effortlessly.
Lessons for Children
Our lessons for children focus on the fundamentals of playing percussion. We give young students the tools to carry a beat for life, with age-appropriate teaching that keeps kids engaged, encouraged, and inspired.
We believe it's never too early to start a drumming hobby or career. Contact us today by phone to get your child set up with lessons.
Lessons for Adults
We use the same structured approach for adults as for kids, guiding adult students through drumming with private lessons, group work, and live performance. It's also a fun, high-energy, therapeutic outlet with real benefits: drumming relieves stress and builds confidence.
With our expert teachers, you'll gain both the theory and stage experience to perform. Get ready to play like you never thought possible!
Private Instructors
At Be Natural Music, you can choose one-on-one mentorship or join a band and learn as a group with our expert team of instructors. Sign up for private drum lessons and get close guidance and undivided attention every week or bi-weekly, tailored to your learning style and preference. You'll play a high-quality kit from day one and grow faster than you thought.
Group Classes
There's nothing like the joy of jamming in a band and growing as a group! In our group classes, kids, teens, and adults put their skills to the test, play favorite music, and create original music together. These band sessions build community, connect you with guitarists, families, and other musicians, and lead to real showcases and on-stage performance opportunities.
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