Welcome to the
drum school
Your agreement is signed. We're really looking forward to it. Have a read through this page and you'll know exactly what to expect.
Hey, glad you're here.
You don't learn to drum overnight, but you already know that. What you can expect right away: serious lessons, a relaxed atmosphere and a teacher who genuinely pays attention to what you want to learn.
Questions, doubts or just something to say? Send a message. We're just people.
What to bring to the lesson?
No drum kit needed, that's already there. These are the two things you bring yourself:
Drumsticks required
Don't have them yet? Just order from our shop. We have our own selection, no fuss, just what works.
Closed-back headphones required
There are no speakers in the studios, you hear nothing without headphones. And yes, hearing damage is irreversible, so this is not a formality. We explain which models we recommend on the hearing protection page (via Thomann).
Forgotten something? We always have spare sticks and headphones on hand. But please don't make it a habit.
Location & arrival
Address
Engeringstraat 46
The Hague
(HPC, Studio 11 or 14)
Arrival
Arrive five minutes before your lesson time. That way we start calmly, without any rush.
If you can't find us the first time: just send a message. No problem at all.
Schedule & holidays
36
lessons per year
fixed lesson time, weekly or fortnightly
no lessons during school holidays
Your lesson time is fixed. The exact schedule, holiday dates and changes are handled via chat or WhatsApp. Questions about your planning?
Musicdott, your online learning environment
Musicdott is the platform where everything comes together: practice schedules, notes from your teacher, play-alongs and audio/video examples. Your teacher creates the account for you.
You'll get your login details by email
Shortly after you register, we automatically send an email from musicdott.app with your username and password. Don't see it? Check your spam or junk folder.
Practising at home
You don't need your own drum kit to get started. Many students start without one, and that's fine. But if you want to practise at home, which we do recommend, these are your options:
Practice pad
Affordable, compact, no noise complaints. Ideal for rhythm and technique exercises. Ask your teacher which type suits you.
Electronic drum kit
The most complete option for home. Quiet enough for an apartment, and you can do everything you learn in lessons.
Drumsticks
Essential anyway, available in our shop.
Are you the parent of a new student?
Practising at home isn't always smooth. Motivation goes up and down, structure can be hard to find, and you don't always know how to help without it turning into a battle.
I've written a guide specifically for parents of children taking music lessons. No parenting theory, just what I've seen work over twenty years of teaching, and what tends to backfire.
Read the free Parent Guide for Music LessonsContact & questions
You're always welcome to ask something. Big or small. About your lesson, your schedule, your gear, just send a message. We always think along with you.
Need to sort something quickly?
Chat is the fastest way. Schedule, cancellations, questions, it all works there.
See you at the first lesson.
You've made a great choice. Let's drum.