Ogden, Utah · Private drum lessons

Drum Lessons for
Adults & Motivated Teens
in Ogden

Build strong foundations, confidence and musical independence through a structured, progressive curriculum and personal guidance.

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Weekly 30-minute lessons · $160/month

Beginners and returning drummers welcome.
No drum kit needed to get started.

★★★★★ 40+ five-star Google reviews ↗25+ years of teaching experienceDedicated home studio in Ogden

A clear path forward

Make music.
Make steady progress.

A structured learning path, with guidance matched to your experience. Consistent weekly lessons and thoughtful practice build lasting skills.

FOUNDATIONS

A progressive curriculum

Develop technique, timing and coordination step by step, starting at a level appropriate to your experience.

MUSIC

Put your skills into practice

Connect grooves, fills and technique to making music. Build confidence and musical independence as your skills grow.

SUPPORT

Clear practice priorities

Leave knowing what to practice and why, supported by electronic lesson notes and useful resources.

Meet your instructor

Hi, I’m Chris.

I’ve taught drums for more than 25 years, helping complete beginners through to advanced players. I hold a teaching diploma from RSL Awards, have worked in music education leadership, and also teach and mentor other drum teachers.

At my private Ogden studio, I help adults and motivated teens develop strong foundations, effective practice habits and confidence through a thoughtful, structured approach.

Lessons can support personal enjoyment, performance and graded examinations as you progress.

“His teaching is highly organized, methodical, and tailored to the individual. He always knows exactly what I need to work on next.”
Marianne W. · Adult student

“I've watched my son's self-esteem soar and personality develop because of his weekly interactions with Chris.”
Ryan M. · Parent

A space to focus.
Room to grow.

A quiet, dedicated teaching space at my home in Ogden, equipped for focused, individual lessons.

Low-volume drums and practice pads make it easy to hear, talk and work on technique, timing and control.

All equipment for your lesson is provided. You can get started before investing in a drum kit of your own.

Lessons & tuition

A regular time. A clear plan.

Ongoing weekly study, personal guidance and a predictable monthly tuition.

Ongoing weekly lessons

$160 / month

Monthly tuition reserves your dedicated weekly 30-minute lesson time throughout the year.

Structured, progressive study
Personal guidance and electronic lesson notes
Consistent monthly tuition, billed year-round

Year-round enrollment includes approximately 48 lessons per calendar year.

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Your introductory session

$60 / 45 minutes

Experience how lessons work and explore whether the studio is a good fit.

Spend time behind the drums
Discuss your interests and experience
Ask questions and receive practical next steps

Beginners welcome—you don’t need a drum kit or a fully formed musical goal.

I review your application before inviting you to book.

How enrollment works

Start with an introduction.

01 / APPLY

Tell me a little about yourself

Complete the short application. I personally review each one.

02 / MEET

Experience a lesson

If the studio looks like a good fit, you’ll receive a booking link for the $60, 45-minute introductory session.

03 / ENROLL

Find your regular weekly time

After the introduction, if it’s a good fit and space is available, you’ll be invited to enroll in ongoing weekly lessons.

Guides & resources

A little help getting started.

Equipment guide

Choosing your first drum equipment

Start with sticks and a practice pad. Explore kit options when you’re ready.

Read the guide (PDF) ↗

Beginner reference

Getting to know drum notation

A simple visual reference for the drums, cymbals and symbols on the page.

Explore the notation guide (PDF) ↗

Your next step

Ready to get behind the drums?

Begin with a short application. I’ll review it personally and, if the studio looks like a good fit, invite you to an introductory session.