Dude, I love playing drums, and I love being on stage. It’s my life… and I don’t think it could ever become boring for me.

- Dave Lombardo

LESSONS WITH ARCADIA

Playing the Drums

RCM, Berklee, Contemporary Developed on the principle of “the existence of a World outside of classical music and its traditions”; this is what Arcadia’s contemporary program strives on. This student-driven program provides a pathway to a musical life outside of the classical music realm, feeding their hunger to learn music that appeals to them on their desired instrument. The classroom will foster a personalized lesson approach to aid in achieving the student’s musical goals with guidance from one of Arcadia’s many qualified instructors.

Just like the beating of our heart creates a rhythmic pulse, playing drums is the rhythmic pulse to the heart of the music we enjoy. Poetic in its nature, something about playing drums creates a natural synergy between the rhythm of the music and the rhythm of heart of the player. It could be the fact that you use your entire body to play the instrument OR that there is no melodic line played but rather the musicality of playing a tempo and rhythm brings this instrument to life. Either way, choosing to play drums is an amazing experience that Arcadia Academy of Music will foster with you! Learn to drive the beat of the music and what makes your pulse groove through your discovery of many different styles with one of our many versatile drum instructors! At our facilities, each room has two pro-level kits, and all of our equipment is always in great condition.

Increase the BPM by joining our Band Program and learn how important your role as a drummer is or discover the independence of playing on your own through our Examinations (Arcadia). Through our Arcadia syllabi, your skill set is nurtured to a level that affords you the opportunity to explore the university or gigging world. In addition, by the end of the program enroll into our elite teaching program to learn how to give other students a chance to discover their own pulse!

OUR PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

  • Participate in large-scale performances.
  • Perform at Arcadia’s many community events on a regular basis.
  • Access the GTA’s coolest Broadcast stage
  • Attend Clinics, Masterclasses, and Jam Nights
  • Access the Arcadia Rocks band program. Arcadia’s Band Program empowers and electrifies students to come together, create music and confidently hit the stage with their own band identity while having fun and honing their instrument.
  • Register in our elite teaching program to learn how to pass on the magic and passion of playing the drums to students.

MORE INFORMATION

Lesson Details

AGES:Seven and upGENRES:Jazz, Latin, Rock, Metal, Funk, R&B

Drum lessons are available at the following locations. Please visit your preferred location page to register for lessons.

Brampton North

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Brampton South

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Brampton West

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Burlington

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Newmarket

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Richmond Hill

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Woodbridge

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