Private one-on-one drum lessons in Sacramento for beginners through experienced players, ages 8 to adult. Learn technique, timing, coordination, musicality and the skills you need to become the drummer you want to be.
Schedule your first lesson right now!
lessons start at $30 per lesson
– The path to every destination begins with the first step.
What services are offered?
Drum Lessons for Beginners
Drum Lessons for Kids
Adult Drum Lessons
Intermediate & Advanced Drum Lessons
In Person and Online Drum Lessons
🥁 What You’ll Learn
Drum Set Practice and Performance
Snare Drum Rudiments
How to Tune Your Drums
Double Bass Drum Techniques
Various Styles and Genres of Drumming
Did I miss something? Then, we’ll work on that together too!
🥁Frequently Asked Questions
Can I (or My Child) Really Learn to Play the Drums?
And How Will I Know If We’re Making Progress?
These are a couple of the most common questions I get from new students and parents—and they are great.
The short answer?
Yes, you can absolutely learn to play the drums.
Measuring progress isn’t always as clear-cut as you might think.
🎯 The Truth About Learning Drums
It can be tough to know if you are (or your child is) making progress. Even when you’re already a drummer or multi-instrumentalist.
Even with decades of experience, I can tell you: in the beginning it’s often a best-guess situation.
Here’s why: every drummer is different. Progress doesn’t always look the same.
- Some students might nail an incredible drum solo but struggle with playing a steady groove.
- Another might excel in marching band but find it difficult to coordinate all four limbs on a full drum set.
- Some students can’t read music but they can replicate complex rhythms by ear with ease.
And guess what? All of that is normal.
💡 You Don’t Have to Know—That’s My Job
If you’re unsure about ability or progress, you’re not alone—and you’re not expected to have the answers.
That’s where I come in.
My goal as your drum instructor is to help you explore your unique path. And it all starts with a single, simple step…
🥁 Your First Drum Lesson: Establishing a Starting Point
Your trial lesson is where we begin your drumming journey.
Think of it as a baseline—a casual, low-pressure starting point.
It’s not a test, and it’s not meant to be perfect. It’s just a way for me to understand where you are right now. And about that baseline we establish? It will change—daily, weekly, monthly—and that’s also completely normal.
🎵 Progress Looks Different for Every Drummer
Drummers live on a spectrum.
There is no “right speed” or “right path.” Whether it takes you ten months or ten years, your journey is valid and belongs to you.
You are a drummer:
✅ When you show up for you
✅ If you give your best effort
✅ As you face challenges
✅ When you do something you thought you couldn’t
That’s growth. That’s progress. And that’s when the magic happens.
About Your Drum Instructor
Drum Lesson Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on the needs of the student, but all lessons start at $30 per lesson.
Schedule Your First Drum Lesson.
🙌 Let’s Take the First Step—Together
You’ve already done the hardest part: you found me.
If you’re ready to begin—or continue—your drumming journey, I’m here to help you every step (and beat) of the way.
📬 Ready to Start?
✅ Take Drum Lessons with Hennessey
👉 Email me at [info@hennesseyon.com]
👉 Book Your First Lesson [by filling out this form]
Mr. Hennessey is now accepting new online and in person students ranging in age from 8 through adult.