Private Drums Lessons in Cincinnati — From Beginner to Pro
CMA’s private drums program offers personalized instruction in rock, jazz, funk, and more. Students age 10+ and adults learn technique, groove, and performance skills using professional gear in a sound-treated studio.
What Are Private Drums Lessons?
Private drums lessons at Cincinnati Music Academy are designed for students age 10 and up, from beginners to advanced players. Lessons focus on foundational techniques — timing, coordination, rudiments, limb independence — while exploring musical genres like rock, jazz, funk, and pop. CMA instructors tailor each session to your pace and goals, whether you’re preparing for school band, live performance, or personal expression.
- Weekly private lessons (30, 45, or 60 minutes)
- Ages 10+ and adult students
- Styles: rock, jazz, funk, pop
- Focus on rhythm, technique, reading, and performance
- School band and ensemble prep supported
- Flexible scheduling, no long-term commitments
What to Expect in Drums Lessons
Expect a balanced mix of technique, groove training, and song-based development. You’ll work through rudiments, reading rhythms, coordination exercises, and play-along songs. CMA’s drum room is equipped with professional drum kits in a treated space to provide optimal learning conditions.
Who Are Drum Lessons Perfect For?
Kids & Teen Singers
Young learners who want to lock in rhythm skills, perform in school bands, or jam with peers. Lessons help build control, timing, and confidence behind the kit.
adults
Whether you’re starting fresh or returning to drumming, lessons are customized to your goals — from playing for fun to stepping up to live gigs or studio work.
How Private Drum Lessons Work
Placement
A brief conversation ensures you’re paired with a drum instructor aligned with your interests, level, and musical style.
Lessons
Weekly sessions combine technical exercises, groove development, and repertoire — always adjusted to your progress and interests.
Progress
Instructors set milestone goals: mastering coordination, reading notation, performing a song, or preparing for live/ensemble settings.
Flexibility
Independent instructors allow adaptable scheduling throughout the year with no long-term commitments required.
Meet Your Drum Coaches
All drum instruction is led by experienced, performing educators who guide each student’s progress with clarity and energy.
Devon Leigh has been teaching drums and percussion since 2007, and has been playing the drums professionally since the age of sixteen. With many years of private teaching and professional playing experience in a wide array of musical settings, he is well equipped to provide students of all ages and skill levels with the necessary tools they need to thrive on their musical journey, whichever direction that might take.
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Drum Lesson Questions
Age 10 and up, including adult learners — all skill levels welcome.
Rock, jazz, funk, pop, and more.
No — CMA provides full drum kits and gear in-studio. For home practice, a pad and sticks are enough to start.
No. Students may choose to participate in recitals or join CMA’s Band Program when ready.
Lessons are available in 30, 45, or 60 minute increments weekly.
Yes. Many drum students participate in the Band Program to apply their skills in group settings.
Filling out one of the below forms is not a commitment to start paying for lessons; it simply lets us know you are ready to get started.
Filling out one of the below forms is not a commitment to start paying for lessons; it simply lets us know you are ready to get started.