Overview of Drumset Education Offerings

How to Choose Your Path

Private Instruction provides one-on-one attention for those looking to tackle specific challenges and work at their own pace. It’s ideal for drummers who thrive with highly personalized feedback and structure.

The Drumset Mastery Program offers a comprehensive, transformative experience, combining personal growth, technical mastery, and community support. This is perfect for drummers ready to fully commit to long-term artistic and technical development.

Private Instruction

• Tuition: $150/hour

• Commitment: One-year (One payment of $7,500)

Private instruction is for drummers who want personalized, focused guidance tailored to their unique needs. This option is highly flexible and allows us to design a program specific to your goals, challenges, and areas of focus.

Over the course of a year, you will:

• Develop technical precision and control.

• Work on areas such as rudiments, independence, musicality, and phrasing.

• Receive ongoing feedback and accountability to ensure consistent progress.

• Gain professional advice on navigating the music industry, securing gigs, and building a sustainable drumming career.

• Learn strategies for effective practice routines that maximize results in minimal time.

• Explore advanced techniques and personalized exercises to overcome specific obstacles in your playing.

• Build confidence in your drumming and overall musicality with tailored mentorship and encouragement.

This format is perfect for those who value one-on-one mentorship and are ready to commit to a full year of dedicated, focused improvement. Private instruction goes beyond technical skill-building—it provides a holistic approach to developing both the musician and the artist within you.

Drumset Mastery Program

• Tuition: $8,000 Retail / $5,500 for Approved Applicants

The Drumset Mastery Program is a year-long, immersive training designed to completely transform your drumming and mindset. This program is for drummers who are ready to dive deep into every aspect of their craft, surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals.

What the Program Offers:

• The Six Key Elements: A unique framework to develop time, reading, coordination, polymeters, phrasing, and groove—simultaneously.

• Comprehensive Mentorship: A one-year program where I guide my students step by step to help them achieve their musical goals. This mentorship is designed to address every challenge you’re facing—from lack of creativity, to unsteady time, to confidence, depth of groove, and more—and ensure you see consistent progress and get the results you’re looking for.

• Personal Coaching and Guidance: One-on-one support to address your individual needs, provide tailored feedback, and help you overcome specific challenges in your playing.

• Private Consultations for Professional Advice: Gain insider insights on navigating the music industry, securing gigs, and building a sustainable and fulfilling drumming career.

• Access to a Community of Like-Minded Drummers: Join a network of passionate, dedicated drummers who share your commitment to growth. Collaborate, learn, and be inspired by others on the same journey.

• 200 Hours of Group Coaching: Participate in live group coaching sessions throughout the year. All sessions are recorded and available for replay, ensuring you never miss a chance to learn and grow.

This program goes beyond skill-building—it’s a journey of artistic discovery and technical mastery. Participants work with me and a group of like-minded drummers who are equally passionate and dedicated.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to take your drumming to the next level and explore which path aligns best with your goals, let’s connect! Whether you choose private instruction or the Drumset Mastery Program, you’re taking a significant step toward unlocking your full potential as a drummer and an artist.

Please contact Rich at [email protected] for more information.