Our Percussion teachers are highly experienced performers and teach all things drum and percussion. Not only will you have fun and learn drum set, but you will also study snare drum technique, the basis of all percussion instruments. We have a professional marimba in the drum room as well!

Our Percussion instructors teach all styles, from rock and metal to pop, jazz, funk, country, blues and classical.

Why Should You Learn Percussion?

There are so many reasons why percussion is the instrument of choice for beginners and advanced students alike! Playing percussion often uses both hands and sometimes your feet independently, allowing you to strengthen coordination. Techniques like drum rudiments help refine your finger dexterity and control which is crucial for playing intricate patterns and rhythms.

Percussion instruments help teach timing and beat recognition. They provide a steady beat, giving a reference point for players. This helps you learn the concept of a steady pulse. As you practice, you also become better at identifying different rhythms and their placements within a measure.

Percussion, especially drums are very versatile and are used in almost every genre of music. They not only provide beat to a song but also help with timing and rhythm.

Percussion Types We Use At FMAA:

In our percussion room, we have many instruments we use to teach. Our main instruments we use are our electronic drum set, marimba, bells, tambourine, and various hand drums including djembes and bongos.