Columbus Drum Student Spotlight: Ezra
Ezra Buster is a 15 year old percussion student in the 8th grade. He started taking music lessons in the 5th grade and his favorite instrument is the drums. What inspired him to start taking music lessons was his enjoyment of listening to music and figuring out how to play it on the keyboard and drums. What he enjoys most about playing music is feeling the beat and learning to play the songs he likes. His favorite experience being a musician was taking drum lessons at Ohio State last summer, he said it was so cool! Outside of music, his favorite food is pizza and his favorite place to visit is The Ohio State Airport. His favorite subject in school is math. His favorite game to play is soccer and a famous person he’d like to meet is soccer player Leo Messi.
Learn more about drum lessons and World Drumming for Kids at Chambers Music Studio!
The best age to begin drum lessons is typically between 8 and 10 years old, though anyone can start at any age. At this age, children generally have the motor skills and attention span required for learning the drums. However, adults and retirees can also learn to play the drums! We also offer a specialized class for 5-8 year olds called World Drumming—check it out!
Our drum teachers are highly qualified, with extensive backgrounds in both performance and teaching. Many hold or are pursuing advanced music degrees and are skilled in teaching students at all levels, from beginners to advanced players.
Each drum lesson covers the fundamentals of drumming, music theory, sight-reading, ear training, and fun musical games designed to make learning effective and enjoyable.
Lesson lengths vary depending on the student’s age and skill level, generally ranging from 30 minutes for beginners ages 5 and up, 45 minutes for intermediate students ages 8 and up, and an hour for more advanced students ages 12 and up.
Yes, we offer various opportunities for students to perform their new skills. These recitals and concerts help students showcase their progress and gain confidence in their abilities.
