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Drum Lessons in Soho

Soho drums lessons with performing artists who teach the way you learn.

Kids & adults. All levels. All styles.

Time & groove Rudiments & chops Reading drum charts Rock, pop & jazz In-home drums in Soho Rock lessons in Manhattan
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What you'll learn

A complete drummer,
your way.

Every lesson combines technique, groove, and the music you want to play.

Your teacher

Active artists who
know how to teach.

All of our teachers hold advanced degrees in music and bring years of performance experience to every lesson. No textbook teachers.

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Locations
Markiian Krysa
Markiian Krysa
Drums
8 years
Drums
Municipal Academy of Music
Peru Eizagirre
Peru Eizagirre
Drums
13 years
Drums
M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Quinton Cain
Quinton Cain
Drums
Experienced
Drums
B.M. Manhattan School of Music
Finn Wiest
Finn Wiest
Drums
Experienced
DrumsPercussionPiano
Marcello Cardillo
Marcello Cardillo
Drums
Experienced
DrumsComposition
B.M. & M.M. Conservatory of Amsterdam, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Tal Kalman
Tal Kalman
Saxophone
10 Years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
B.M. University of the Pacific & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Joey Curreri
Joey Curreri
Trumpet
8 Years
TrumpetPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
B.M. University of Miami & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Neal Perrine
Neal Perrine
Bass
9 Years
BassGuitarPianoMusic Theory
James Madison University
Ethan Cohn
Ethan Cohn
Guitar
11 years
GuitarBass
B.M. McGill University, M.M. the New School
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Jazz Piano
11 Years
Jazz PianoMusic TheoryCompositionImprovisation
B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Miles Mindlin
Miles Mindlin
Guitar
7 years
Guitar
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
Angelina Kolobukhova
Angelina Kolobukhova
Voice
8 years
VoicePiano
B.M. Adelphi University
Yuval Amihai
Yuval Amihai
Guitar
21 years
GuitarPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
Jerusalem Academy of Music, Rimon School of Music
Jackson Potter
Jackson Potter
Guitar
12 years
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Miami, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alexandra Ridout
Alexandra Ridout
Trumpet
12 Years
TrumpetFlugelhornHorn in FBugel
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alden Hellmuth
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboe
B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA
Dan Montgomery
Dan Montgomery
Bass
16 years
Bass
B.M. University of Miami
Julian Brezon
Julian Brezon
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
M.M. City College of New York
Noa Chait
Noa Chait
Voice
10 years
VoicePiano
B.M. New School
Raphael Silverman
Raphael Silverman
Guitar
Experienced
Guitar
B.A. Columbia University
Ilhan Saferali
Ilhan Saferali
Piano
Experienced
PianoTrumpet
The New School
Alex Heffron
Alex Heffron
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Colorado Boulder
Michael Hilgendorf
Michael Hilgendorf
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarCompositionImprovisation
B.M. Columbia College Chicago, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Your path

From first beats to
full kits.

Pick your direction. We'll build the technique to match.

Backbeats, fills, and the drumming that powers modern music.

Skills
  • Rock 8th-note groove
  • Basic fills
  • Hand-foot coordination
  • Playing to a click
Repertoire
  • We Will Rock You
  • Smoke on the Water
  • Seven Nation Army
  • Wipe Out
Skills
  • 16th-note grooves
  • Ghost notes
  • Fill construction
  • Dynamic control
Repertoire
  • In the Air Tonight
  • Rosanna
  • Tom Sawyer
  • Moby Dick
Skills
  • Progressive rock
  • Complex fills
  • Band leadership from behind the kit
  • Studio technique
Repertoire
  • Schism (Tool)
  • YYZ (Rush)
  • The Ocean (Zeppelin)
  • Original arrangements

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Pricing

Choose your plan.

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Membership
Starting at
$99 / month

The ClassPass-style membership for music.

Recurring studio lessons in NYC + unlimited access to group classes and workshops. Lower per-lesson cost than packages.

Hobby
Bi-weekly 45-min
$99/mo annual
$149/mo monthly
Pro Best value
Weekly 45-min + groups
$199/mo annual
$249/mo monthly
Elite
Weekly 60-min + rental
$249/mo annual
$299/mo monthly
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Packages
Starting at
$50 / lesson

Private 1-on-1 lessons.

Buy 4 or 10 credits at a time. Use at your pace. Same teacher every time. Credits roll forward.

Studio pricing · per lesson
30 minutes
Great for kids & quick lessons
from $50
$65 single · $50 w/ 10-pack
45 minutes Popular
Most students start here
from $65
$80 single · $65 w/ 10-pack
60 minutes
Deep practice & prep
from $80
$95 single · $80 w/ 10-pack
At-home lessons from $75/30 min. Full price list
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Not sure which fits? Book a $15 trial and we'll help you choose.

Prices shown are for NYC studio lessons and are subject to our terms of service.

Our students
speak for themselves.

Don't take our word for it — look us up on Google and Yelp.

"Marcello is an amazing drum instructor! We look forward to his lesson every week!"
Zoe S. · Drums · Drums
"amazing teacher learned to play some songs on the piano right away highly recommended"
AMPM L. · Drums · Piano
"Alden is a wonderful teacher (sax for our elder and recorder for our younger). Highly recommend! And Tal runs a great ship. Really easy to deal with, price is right and incredible musicians."
Andy K. · Drums · Saxophone
"Great teacher! helped me learning the clarinet in less than a month. I’m already playing my favorite disney songs"
עדן ל. · Drums · Clarinet
"I’ve been Erika’s student now for several months. I love learning guitar from her. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. I look forward to my lesson every week. Highly recommend."
tessa F. · Drums · Guitar
"Quick & friendly service! Saved us with a last minute rental!!! Will be back forsure"
Mark G. · Drums · Music
Common questions

Drums questions, answered.

Do I need my own drum kit?

A practice pad is enough for the first few weeks. After that, a basic kit (acoustic or electronic) is needed for real progress. Electronic kits are great for NYC apartments.

Is my child too young to start?

Age 6-7 is a common starting point. Younger students can start with basic rhythm and a snare before a full kit.

How long until I sound like a real drummer?

Solid backbeats in 4-8 weeks. Real groove and feel comes with consistent practice over 6+ months.

How much are drums lessons in Soho?

In-home drums lessons in Soho start at $75 for 30 minutes. Studio and online lessons start at $50. We also offer memberships from $99/month for students who want weekly lessons.

Do your teachers travel to Soho?

Yes! Our drums teachers travel directly to your Soho home for every lesson. You can also choose online lessons if that's more convenient. Same teacher, same time each week.

Can I start drums as a complete beginner in Soho?

Absolutely. Many of our Soho students start with zero experience. Your teacher will build a custom plan starting with the basics, and you'll be playing music you enjoy within the first few weeks.

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Our Locations

Home lessons & studio options

📍 Soho - by Prince Street

📍 Bed-Stuy - by the J/M/Z Myrtle Ave

📍 Bushwick - by the Wilson Ave L

📍 Crown Heights - by the Utica Ave A/C

📍 Prospect Heights - by Botanic Garden

📍 Greenpoint - by Greenpoint Ave G

📍 Upper East Side - by the 96th St 6

📍 Upper West Side - by the 1/2/3 96th St

📍 Financial District - by Wall St

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How we teach drums in Soho

Drum lessons here are built to help players refine their technique, timing, and musical expression at every level. Structured instruction balances the discipline of solid fundamentals with the creative freedom to develop your own feel, so precision and dynamic control grow alongside your personality behind the kit. Whether you're finding your way around basic patterns or shaping more complex rhythms, each session is tailored to your goals and the styles you love to play.

The curriculum builds a complete drumming toolkit: stick control, foot coordination, rudiments, and hand independence, all in service of real groove and phrasing. Students work across rock, jazz, funk, blues, and pop, learning to lock into the pocket and play with fluidity rather than just executing exercises. The aim is a foundation strong enough to make the kit feel like a natural extension of how you hear music.

Kalman Music instructors connect skill-building to real playing, so what you practice translates directly to the stage and the studio. You'll drum along with recordings, ensemble parts, and original pieces, turning coordination drills into confident, musical performances. Lessons also fold in sight-reading, timing drills, and ear training, the quiet fundamentals that let you hold down a part in any band or session.

Everything moves at your pace and toward your objectives. Beginners concentrate on core coordination and reading rhythm, while advanced players take on intricate patterns, improvisation, and demanding footwork, with performance prep and stage presence woven in as you grow. Each session is meant to challenge you while staying supportive and genuinely enjoyable, so progress feels steady and playing stays fun.

The Kalman Music difference for drums lessons in Soho?

Kalman Music provides a supportive and inspiring environment for drummers of all levels. Lessons focus on skill development, musical expression, and practical application, offering students the tools needed to perform confidently in any setting. With focused, personalized instruction, drummers can experience meaningful growth while nurturing their creativity, making Kalman Music the ideal choice for passionate and dedicated percussionists.

Learning Drums in Soho

Soho is a great place to study drums. SoHo's cast-iron lofts once housed the downtown avant-garde music scene. Today, the neighborhood's cultural presence is more visual art and fashion, but acoustic performances still echo through gallery openings and pop-up events. Loft apartments with high ceilings and open floor plans are surprisingly good for sound; many SoHo residents have room for a baby grand or a serious home studio setup. Our drummers work with students of every level, from total beginners to advanced players preparing for auditions.

The neighborhood

Architecturally iconic, gallery-lined, and perpetually stylish — a global destination that still has pockets of creative community.

Nearby: SOB's (Sounds of Brazil) · C/E to Spring Street or N/R/W to Prince Street

Professional Drum Lessons Coaches in Soho

We bring high‑quality drum lessons teaching to Soho. Whether you're near local parks or transit, lessons come directly to you.

Near Prince Street, Broadway shopping, and the Prince St (N/R/W) and Broadway–Lafayette St (B/D/F/M) stations in Soho.

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★★★★★
Amazing experience….. I love ‘Tal ‘ the Head of the Music school. He tought me Drums. So passionate So patient & so Professional. Thank you Highly Recommended
Michael H.drums · June 2026
★★★★★
Tal is a fantastic instructor! I signed up for lessons having no experience reading music or playing the piano. Tal offers clear instruction on foundational principles, layers in interesting anecdotes about music theory, and tailors the lessons to my age / ability / musical interests. He is also very communicative and flexible with scheduling. 10/10 would recommend
Emily J.piano · November 2025
★★★★★
Tal is really the best piano teacher I’ve had. I’ve tried several teacher sin NYC and it just didn’t work out. I’ve been studying with Tal now for almost 2 years and this is the first time I’ve felt motivated to practice in a long time. As a result my classical piano playing improved so much. On top of that he is also very organized and reliable. Thanks Tal!
Jonas E.piano · NYC · July 2025
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