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.

Two people playing drums in a music room, with shelves of books, a drum kit, and a music stand in the background.
Music room with drum set, guitars, and musical equipment

Ready to start?

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

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Phil Didlake smiling holding drum sticks, cymbals with a drum set a piano in the background

Meet Your Instructor

Phil Didlake, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist and professional drummer who has been teaching and performing since 2009. He specializes in adapting instruction for all abilities, focusing on a wellness-based approach and guiding students through the styles they love most — from jazz and funk to hip-hop and electronic music. His lessons incorporate drumming theory, music technology, and proper technique.

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.