Grafton Drum Lessons

One-night Workshops | Private Drum Lessons | One-night Drum Circle How-to's | Weekly Classes

I offer private and group lessons, classes and workshops in North Grafton, MA, at varying times throughout the year. Classes are primarily for drummers who play skin drums, such as djembes, ashikos, congas and dununs.

This is an email that I received recently from one of my students:

"THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am so happy that I have discovered you as a teacher! It has helped turn drumming into that I know I can become really, really good at and not just a hack. You are BY FAR one the best teachers on the djembe that I have had and I have worked with a number of folks (privately and in workshops) to develop a decent slap and they've all said "it will come and you just have to keep working at it".....which I know is true, but doesn't go far enough! You have a wonderful eye and ear and you have been able to clearly break it down. And seeing that you also improved other student's sound just made it ever more clear that you clearly have a wonderful gift for teaching! Many, Many Thanks!" - Otha Day, whose website is: Drum to the Beat

One-night Workshops - These 2-hour workshops are offered one Friday night a month (usually the fourth or last Friday). We will be focusing on technique (learning and having fun with it) and rhythms.

Our last one was a great evening of learning, challenging ourselves and finally pulling together with a terrific jam of the full rhythm. What a great feeling to have it all come together!

The next one is:

Either Friday October 19 or Friday October 26. Please check back soon for a definite date
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost $25

We'll be working on a fun easy rhythm. This rhythm is made up of hand drum parts, a various other parts, such as bass drum, and possibly a bell or clave part. We'll review technique as needed by those who attend. All are welcome regardless of experience! Come join in the fun of learning and connecting through drumming! Extra drums available if you don't have one!

Register for the next Workshop

Private Drum Lessons - These are available by request. Please email me to schedule a time. Cost is $20 per half hour lesson or $35 for an hour lesson.

Semi-Private Drum Lessons - These are available by request and are for 2 or 3 people. Please call or email me to schedule a time. Cost is $20 per half hour lesson or $30 for an hour lesson.

Weekly Classes - This consists of a series of weekly classes that culminates in a recital performance.

Currently I am not offering these.
Please consider the One-night Workshops instead.

If you don't see the type of class you are looking for offered, please let me know and I'll see if I can get one on the schedule for you.

We accept Mastercard and VISA. This can be done online, or if you'd prefer to phone in your credit card information, please email us for the phone number.

If you wish to pay by check, please mail to:
The Grafton Drum Co-op, attn: Susan West, 221 Brigham Hill Rd., North Grafton, MA 01536

Hand Drum Lessons