Drum Lessons for Everyone.

It's my belief that everyone has rhythm in them, and that everyone should be able to participate in making music. It only takes time, patience, and a little sweat. I've been a drummer most of my life and I can't live without music. In addition to playing with bands around the Twin Cities, I've taught drum lessons since I was old enough to drive. I’m just as passionate about teaching drums as I am about playing drums. I work with each student's goals in a way that helps them become well-rounded, creative drummers.

I teach drum lessons for all ages. In addition to decades of drumming experience, I have a master's degree in Elementary Education. In my past life, I taught Kindergarten, 2nd grade and 5th grade.

 

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Testimonials

For the past two years, Josh has been teaching — and mentoring — our son. We feel lucky to have found such a gifted musician who understands how to teach adolescents. Josh is serious about music, but his fun-loving attitude and good nature make our son’s drum lesson one of the highlights of his week.
— Laura & J.J. Austrian, Parents of Student
Every lesson with Josh is fun and challenging. Drumming can be so meditative and I always feel a bit cooler and more confident every time I learn something new. Josh is a patient and flexible teacher, and an incredible drummer. I feel lucky to learn from him.
— Beth K. Gibbs, Student

Photo Credit: Adam Iverson Photography

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Location

Lessons take place at my home on Lake Nokomis in South Minneapolis, or online via FaceTime, Google Duo, or Zoom. My house a five-minute drive from Target, Home Depot, TWO Starbucks, Chipotle, Noodles and Company, Lunds & Byerlys, and Caribou Coffee, so you can get your shopping/coffee needs met while your youngster is working or pick up some groceries after your lesson is done. If you're a parent, you are welcome to stay for the first lesson (or more) to get to know me and observe how I teach. 

 
 
 
 

Tuition

Notice: Students starting in the middle of a quarter will have their tuition prorated.

 

Summer Quarter 2023

You are welcome to pay as you go, however monthly or quarterly payments are preferred. The summer 2023 quarter lasts from June 1st - August 31st, and consists of 12 scheduled lessons. Students starting in the middle of a quarter can have their payments prorated.

 
 
 

Pay In Monthly Installments

30 Minute Lessons -- Three payments of $140

60 Minute Lessons -- Three payments of $280

Payments are due at, or before, your first scheduled lesson of each month

Pay For The Quarter

30 Minute Lessons -- One payment of $420

60 Minute Lessons -- One payment of $840

Payments are due at, or before, your first scheduled lesson.

 
 

Payments can be made via cash, check, Venmo, or Square Cash app.

 

A-La-Carte

If you are interested in a ‘pay-as-you-go’ arrangement, please message me and we can work out the details.

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Contact

For all drum lesson inquires or if you would like to hire me for a gig, please send an email to josh.j.kaplan [at] gmail [dot] com, or fill out the form.