Drum School 101

San Luis Obispo • Paso Robles • Nipomo

Call (805) 543-0377

Celebrating Our 22nd Year!

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Benefits of Playing a
Musical Instrument

-Makes you smarter.
-Teaches Discipline.
-Relieves Stress.
-Sense of Achievement.
-It's Fun!

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"My drum lessons are often the motivation to make it through each week. My instructor is not just a teacher, he has become a friend and mentor as well. Drumming is a source of confidence and positive energy that applies to every aspect of my life."
-David, (age 16) Paso Robles
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“Drum School 101 has built a great program. My boys have been taking lessons for less than a year and I can’t believe how they’ve become ‘real drummers’ already. Their teacher is the coolest, most sincere person. He really loves his students.”
-Deborah Henderson, Avila Beach

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Call (805) 543-0377

ABOUT US
We were established in 1988 at The Drum Circuit. Our instructors are friendly, patient, professional working drummers who love teaching students of all ages. The curriculum is for all levels, beginner to pro. Students can have fun while improving technique, developing reading skills, and learning a variety of styles. Each studio is equipped with two drum sets (for instructor and student), and multi-media sound systems with wide screen monitors.

INSTRUCTORS (L to R) Jesse Hesch, Dale Moon, Brian Monzel, Mike Raynor, Steve Hilstein, Barrett Grimsley, Wyatt Lund (front), Isaac Laing, Jim Stromberg.

LOCATIONS
...at San Luis Obispo (in The Drum Circuit), Paso Robles (across Hwy101 from Target), and Nipomo (on Tefft Street). Each location has two studios equipped with two drum sets for instructor and student, and a comfortable waiting area for parents.

HOW TO START
To sign up for lessons, call us at (805) 543-0377. Our scheduling and payment system makes it easy for you. We’ll find a location and time that works best for your schedule to get you started right away. It’s that easy!

RATES: 2 Plans To Chose From

MONTHLY TUITION: $108 - Four 1/2 hour lessons per month -5th lesson is FREE!
(For those who intend to be at every lesson)

SINGLE LESSON: $30 - 1/2 hour -cancellation allowed with 48 hour notice
(For those who will miss occasionally)

Registration: $25
Includes unlimited materials and FREE DrumClub 101 Membership

MATERIALS USED
All you’ll need is a pair of drumsticks, practice pad to start. We’ll provide a binder and materials. You may need a specific book or other supplies recommended by your teacher.

HAND PERCUSSION
We also offer conga, djembe, and other ethnic percussion lessons.

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Hi-tech learning in state of the art studios

"Play Better, Get There Faster"

OUR MISSION

To provide drum and percussion
instruction through private lessons,
workshops, and performance groups.

To draw excellence from every student
and every teacher.

Playing music may be the greatest thing to ever happen in a persons life.

It could be the best investment you will ever make.

Call (805) 543-0377