Drum lessons for children (from approx. age 6) in The Hague. Safe, playful and with structure. Parents are welcome at the trial lesson. Weekly or fortnightly lessons; VAT-free under age 21.
Drum lessons
for children
Playful, safe and at their own pace. A place where your child can just be themselves.
What drumming actually does
When a child sits behind the drum kit, body, ears and mind all work together at once. They learn something about timing, patience and confidence. About concentration and relaxation. About what they can do and what they dare to try.
Those lessons happen naturally. They're built into the drumming itself.
Safety as a foundation
Children learn best when they feel safe. Calm space, patient teacher, consistent lesson structure. No pressure. Within that safety there's room for play and mistakes.
Seeing who your child is
We don't adapt to a plan, but to the child in front of us. Wild or quiet, fast or careful — it doesn't matter. Growth starts with truly seeing who you're dealing with.
Playful and clear
We sing, we dance, we make noise. But we're also clear about what we're doing and why. Play and learning don't exclude each other — they reinforce each other.
What a lesson looks like
Every lesson lasts 30 or 45 minutes. Your child plays. The teacher listens, guides and adjusts. No tests, no performance pressure — just structure and rhythm.
Which children is this for?
We work with children from around age six. What 'ready' means differs per child. During the trial lesson we'll figure that out together.
6 – 8 years
Short lessons of 30 minutes. Playful, varied, low-threshold. It's about discovering the feeling of drumming. Technique comes later — first, the enjoyment.
9 – 12 years
More concentration, more motivation to learn specific things. We go deeper into technique and timing, but always with space for what the child wants themselves.
Teenagers (13+)
Their own musical preferences, their own goals. Band, technique, music education — we listen to what they need and build from there.
Neurodiversity
Drumming and ADD / ADHD
Drumming demands focus, but it also gives focus. Many children with ADD or ADHD experience in the studio for the first time what it feels like to be fully present. The rhythm holds them.
We adjust the pace, keep lessons predictable in structure, and know when to push forward and when to slow down. Our teachers have worked with neurodiverse students for years — it's not the exception, it's part of how we teach.
Consistent structure
Every lesson follows the same format. This gives grounding to children who benefit from predictability.
Pace tailored to your child
We match the tempo. Fast when possible, calm when needed. No standard protocol.
Familiar territory
Years of experience with ADD, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergence. Not a special case — just our normal work.
What parents say
We don't actively ask for reviews, but we do receive them.
"Our daughter just had her first (trial) drum lesson and she thought it was A-MA-ZING! Jelle did a fantastic job, she could follow the explanation perfectly and came home jumping and cheering."
— Lisa
"Boaz (8 years): I've been taking drum lessons with Sekou for a few months now. The lessons are fun and I'm learning a lot quickly. Sekou is great at explaining things."
— Daniëlle
"My son has become much more self-confident through the drum lessons. Excellent guidance!"
— Linda
For parents
Everything you need to know as a parent
Can you stay and watch? When is your child ready? What does drumming do for concentration and self-confidence? We've written a guide specifically for parents considering drum lessons for their child.
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When is my child ready for drum lessons?
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Pricing
What it costs
Children under 21 benefit from VAT exemption. 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 above is the standard price for 45 minutes per week. Lessons of 30 minutes per week start at €79.50 per month. Music is for everyone, so if costs are a barrier, just talk to us.
Weekly · 45 minutes
36 lessons per year · VAT-free
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
Ready to start?
Come and meet us
Book a free 30-minute trial lesson. Your child meets the teacher, sees the studio, tries out the drum kit. If it clicks, great. If it doesn't, that's fine too.