Drum lessons for adults in The Hague — flexible alongside work and family. Evening and weekend lessons available. Book a free trial lesson.
Drum lessons
for adults
Serious, personal and fitting into your life. Never too old.
Why adults drum
Drumming demands something that's becoming increasingly rare: letting go of what's in your head and concentrating on what you're actually doing. Not your phone, not your work. Just here, now.
It's more than relaxation. It's something creative, something in which you discover yourself, something you get better at. Something to be proud of.
Adults learn differently
Children absorb. Adults want to understand. We give more context, more explanation of why something works. And we build lessons around you — not around a system.
Your music at the centre
You have a clearer idea of what you want. Which music, what kind of drummer. We work from there. Pop, rock, jazz, funk — if it motivates, we play it.
Flexible around your life
Evening and weekend lessons. Weekly or bi-weekly — whatever suits you. If you can't make it one week, we look for a replacement slot within the same month.
What a lesson looks like
Every lesson lasts 30 or 45 minutes. No homework, no repetition. You play, the teacher adapts. That's it.
For everyone, at every age
From 18 to well into your 70s. Beginners and advanced players alike. As long as you want to learn, it's possible.
Never played before
We start from the beginning — how to sit, how to hold the sticks, how to count a rhythm. Calm, clear, step by step. The first few lessons feel unfamiliar. But then it clicks. And then it really starts to get fun.
Can already play, but stuck
Refining technique, learning new styles, more freedom in your playing. We look at where you are and where you want to go. Not what we think you need — but what you want.
What students say
We don't actively ask for reviews, but we do receive them.
"It started with an introductory drum lesson at age 50 and has now resulted in joining a few jam sessions. Stefan has a wonderful teaching style."
— Ron Op den camp
26 Nov 2022 · Google Review
"Wonderful, fun drum teacher! Started at 68, now at 72 I can play a decent set. Keep counting! Thanks Steef!"
— Lybeert
25 Nov 2022 · Google Review
"At this fantastic drum school I've been taking drum lessons regularly with tremendous enjoyment for years. There's a lot of room for your own input and creativity."
— Jens la Roi
24 Nov 2022 · Google Review
Pricing
What it costs
For adults over 21, VAT (21%) applies. You pay monthly by iDEAL — 36 lessons per year, spread over 12 months. School holiday weeks are included.
There is a one-month notice period.
There are cheaper options. The price shown here is for 45 minutes per week. Lessons of 30 minutes per week start at €96.25 per month (incl. VAT). Music should be accessible to everyone — if that doesn't feel the case, get in touch.
Weekly · 45 minutes
36 lessons per year · incl. VAT
Where we teach
Studio 11, 13 and 14 at Popradar Loosduinen. Calm, professional, with good acoustics and professional drum kits.
Studio 11
Studio 13
New studio
Opening end of April
Studio 14
Not sure if private lessons are right for you?
Start at home, at your own pace
The online drum course is a great first step. 28 lessons, at your own pace, at home. You build a foundation — and if you want more afterwards, the door is open.
View the online drum course — €49.95How we start
Come and meet us
Book a free 30-minute trial lesson. You meet the teacher, try the drum kit, get a feel for how a lesson looks. If it clicks, great. If not, that's fine too.