Adult student playing the drums in the studio

    Drum lessons for adults in The Hague, flexible alongside work and family. Evening and weekend lessons available. Book a free trial lesson.

    Evenings & weekends · All levels · Free trial lesson

    Drum lessons for adults

    You're never too "old" to learn something new! So, are you up for it? Then we'll make sure it fits into your (busy) life.

    Questions first? Read the FAQ →

    Our students are 18 to into their 70s. Most start between 35 and 60, you're not alone.

    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.

    Why adults
    drum

    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.
    Drum notation on a laptop, with a practice pad and drumsticks in front of it

    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.
    Adult student playing the drums

    Flexible around your life

    Evening and weekend lessons. Weekly or bi-weekly, whatever suits you. If you can't make it, that lesson lapses; that's what the four spare weeks are for. Can't get to the studio? Up to 24 hours before, you can switch to an online lesson at the same time.
    The Ludwig drum kit in Studio 11, with plants in front of the yellow wall

    166

    students a week, about a third of them 21+

    70+

    years old: our students range from 18 to well into their 70s

    36

    lessons a year, holiday weeks included

    5.0

    on Google, from 28 reviews

    Every lesson

    What a lesson looks like

    Every lesson lasts 30 or 45 minutes. Playing songs and having fun, with the focus on applying what you learn to the music you want to play yourself.

    Adult student playing the drums
    Studio 11 with its yellow wall and the drum kit on a Persian rug, someone in a yellow jumper beside it
    The Ludwig drum kit in Studio 11, with plants in front of the yellow wall
    Bearded adult student in a black jumper behind the drum kit
    Levels

    For everyone, at every age

    About a third of our students are 21+, that's a lot of people! Beginners and advanced players, from 18 to well into their 70s.

    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.

    Reviews

    What students say

    A selection of recent reviews from adult students.

    "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

    Google Review · 5 stars

    "Wonderful, fun drum teacher! Started at 68, now at 72 I can play a decent set. Keep counting! Thanks Steef!"

    Lybeert

    Google Review · 5 stars

    "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

    Google Review · 5 stars

    "Finally drum lessons that fit my busy schedule."

    Patrick

    Adult student · 5 stars

    "Lessons are effective and always well prepared."

    Michel

    Adult student · 5 stars

    "I had a video call with Stefan about choosing my drum lessons, really special. Perfect communication, compliments!"

    Ben van Schoor

    Adult student · 5 stars

    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 notice period of one calendar month.

    About €48 per lesson for 45 minutes, the price of an evening out, but every week with something learned. Music should be accessible to everyone, if cost is a barrier, send us a message.

    Most popular

    Weekly · 45 minutes

    36 lessons per year · incl. VAT

    €144.50

    per month

    ≈ €48.17 per lesson

    Fixed day and time
    No annual contract
    Free trial lesson included

    Lower entry

    ≈ €32.08 per lesson

    Weekly · 30 minutes

    €96.25 /mo

    Same teacher, shorter lesson. A good entry if 45 minutes feels like too much.

    Location

    Where we teach

    Studio 11, 13 and 14 at HPC Loosduinen. In the heart of The Hague's pop scene. Safe and easy to reach by tram, bike and car.

    Studio 11

    Studio 14

    Studio 13

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

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    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. 35 lessons (in Dutch), 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, €69.95

    How 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. No pressure, just find out whether it suits you and how you feel when you head home after the trial lesson.