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Drum Lessons in Tarrytown

In-home drums lessons with top Westchester drummers, tailored to your goals.

Kids & adults. All levels. All styles.

Time & groove Rudiments & chops Reading drum charts Rock, pop & jazz Rock drums in Tarrytown At-home lessons in Westchester
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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

Learn from artists who
play the stage.

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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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

Not sure which route is right for you?

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Pricing

One lesson to see the fit.

All payments securely processed through Stripe. Cancel anytime. No registration fees. Full package pricing on our Westchester pricing page.

In-Home
Start here

Your first lesson, in your living room.

A real 30-minute lesson with your matched teacher, right at home. Meet them, play a little, and see the fit before you commit to anything.

  • A professional performing musician at your door
  • The same teacher every week — never a stranger
  • Flexible packages, credits roll forward, no contracts

Not sure which fits? Book a first lesson and we'll help you choose.

Prices shown are for Westchester at-home lessons and are subject to our terms of service.

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"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

Your 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.

Do you teach at our home?

Yes — we bring portable equipment if needed. We can also teach on your kit or at our studio.

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 Tarrytown?

Start with a first lesson — a real 30-minute in-home drums lesson with your matched teacher, so you can see the fit before committing. After that, flexible 4- and 10-lesson packages let you save and use credits at your pace. See our Westchester pricing page for full rates.

Do your teachers travel to Tarrytown?

Yes! Our drums teachers travel directly to your Tarrytown 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 Tarrytown?

Absolutely. Many of our Tarrytown 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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Inside a drums lesson in Tarrytown

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.

Why students stay with Kalman Music for drums lessons in Tarrytown?

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 Tarrytown

Our Tarrytown drums students benefit from teachers who know both the instrument and the neighborhood. Tarrytown is anchored by the legendary Tarrytown Music Hall, one of the oldest theaters in Westchester, hosting everything from indie rock to classical concerts. The Jazz Forum in nearby Dobbs Ferry adds to the scene. Whether you're into rock or exploring new styles, lessons are built around what inspires you.

The neighborhood

A Hudson River village with literary history (Sleepy Hollow next door), a walkable Main Street, and sunset views that inspire creativity.

Practicing at home

Victorian and colonial homes near the waterfront offer charming settings for practice; many have sunrooms or parlors that double as music spaces.

Nearby: Metro-North Hudson line to Tarrytown station

Tarrytown Drum Lessons for Kids & Adults

Our drum lessons teachers serve Tarrytown with personalized lessons and a supportive learning style. Claim your intro lesson.

Near Tarrytown Metro-North station, Main Street, and the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge along the Hudson River in Tarrytown.

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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
★★★★★
Noa is fantastic - she is easily able to adapt a lesson based on needs, even right in the moment. I started Ukelele with my son, and with a 30 min piano lesson for me. She was able to figure out a way for him to join me at the piano, for some fun and impromptu music composition time (and we are both beginners). Very inspiring, highly recommend.
Rosanna F.piano · March 2026
★★★★★
Noa has been teaching my daughter ukulele & she loves it. Tal (organizer) & Noa (teacher) are super easily to work with, very flexible & convenient. Noa chose a musician my daughter said she liked & it’s been fun to hear her progress. Highly recommend!
Ann C.ukulele · April 2026
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