Drum Lessons

Private Drum Lessons at DMI

Denver Music Institute offers private drum lessons for beginners to advanced players. Our drum teachers are working professional musicians who bring real-world gigging experience into every lesson. Learn technique, timing, groove, and the skills you need to play with a band.

DMI provides both in-person and virtual remote drum sessions for students across the Denver metro area, including Highlands Ranch, Englewood, Littleton, Centennial, and Lone Tree.

What You Will Learn

• Stick technique and hand/foot coordination
• Reading drum notation and charts
• Groove development across genres
• Fills, dynamics, and song structure
• Playing with a band and listening skills
• Stage performance and live sound awareness

Meet Kevin Jones — Drums & Guitar Teacher

Kevin runs his Strum2TheBeat music studio at the Denver Music Institute where he teaches drums and guitar. One of Kevin's passions is running Jam Bands for both kids and adults, giving students the experience of playing in a real band setting.

Jam Bands

Ever want to jam with a band? DMI offers Jam Band sessions for both kids and adults. It is a great way to apply what you learn in lessons and experience the thrill of making music with other people.