Drum Lessons

Take your drumming skills to the next level!

Services Offered:

Drum Lessons: Ages 5 and up. All skill levels are welcome!

Music Therapy: Adapted for all abilities.

Location:

In-Person: Experience focused instruction and personalized feedback in our South Livermore studio.

Virtual: Maintain momentum online and in the comfort of your own practice space.

Hybrid: Combine in-person and virtual lessons for the ultimate learning experience.

Ready to start?

  • Now offering 30-minute lessons on Monday & Tuesday afternoons & evenings (PST). Contact us to check on current availability.

  • 30-minute lesson for $60 (sliding scale offered)

Meet Your Instructor

Phil Didlake, MT-BC, is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and professional drummer with over 20 years of experience teaching and performing. He specializes in adapting his instruction for all abilities, focusing on a wellness-based approach and using students' musical interests to guide them to play the styles they love most. 

His lessons incorporate drumming theory, music technology, and proper technique, ensuring a well-rounded education that prepares students for today's music industry.

His rhythmic expertise spans a wide range, including jazz, funk, pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic music.

Testimonials

  • Phil is talented, patient, and attentive as an instructor. He has helped me explore many different rhythmic directions on the drum and djembe, Lots of fun!

    -Tom M.

  • Phil is wonderful to my son and really works hard with him. I have been telling everyone I know that are interested in music lessons. My son is lucky to have Phil as his teacher.

    -K, Parent

  • After our music therapy drumming sessions with Phil, I notice a positive change in my son’s behavior that lasts for hours and sometimes days after our time together.

    -Madhuti R.