Best Drum Lessons in Portland, OR

“Having not played an instrument for decades and picking up drums later in life, I knew I needed a patient instructor, so I was picky when searching for the right teacher.”

“Amazing instructor, great mentor and all around amazing teacher!”

“Sounded great to me.”

“…is a Nashville-based, award-winning drummer whofounded Sound & Rhythm Drumming School in 2000. With over 20 years of experience, Cliffordcarries a world of experience to every scenario, whether creating music, performing or teaching. He's honored to...”

“In just 2 short lessons, he has dialed in on my son as a whole person, both 'getting him' and holding him accountable.”

“Ben is a great dude who always keeps it real with you or your kids!”

“I am also super impressed by the way the leadership dealt with the pandemic, and were thoughtful about how they could continue providing quality lessons.”

“I particularly like her ability to adapt the program to my unique interests and her multi instrumental skills which can help me with guitar accompaniment.”

“She says that she makes difficult pieces feel easy and gives her lots of choice in what she wants to play (as well as choosing pieces that will be challenging).”

“My son doesn't get as much individual technique coaching in his school band, and I've seen some definite improvement in his ability to keep time and play more complex patterns just in these two months.”

“As a teacher myself, I recognize great teaching in others, and I could not ask for a better guide in my journey as I learn to share this beat in my heart with the world.”

“He uses a book to go off of but really goes with the flow which makes it way easier to learn and i find i learn more when we can side track and learn other things than just strictly through a workbook.”

“I learned a lot from her and I feel more confident when I sing.”

“They don't teach out of workbooks like the average instructor does, but they use their own methods and experiences to form unique curriculums designed to train your mind and make you a more versatile musician.”

“He was able to find a good balance of challenging him and giving him exercises at which he was able to be successful, building his self esteem.”

“Not only do I enjoy the weekly classes but it has taken me into performances I never dreamed of--half time shows with UW Basketball, Seattle Storm, Seattle Sea Wolves, and many festivals and cultural events in and around Seattle.”

“We were sad that we had to stop during the Cove19 lock down, but he has started his offering online class, so we are planing to take his online classes.”