Business Details
We have been providing private drumming instruction for more than two decades. Our founder, Austin Wrinkle, holds both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in music from the California Institute of the Arts. We teach a wide range of instruments, including drum set, tabla, kanjira, doumbek, and frame drums. Our curriculum is tailored to each students goals, covering technique, notation, rhythm, and creative improvisation. We incorporate listening and playing along with diverse musical styles to deepen musical understanding. We draw on Austins experience performing worldwide with awardwinning ensembles and collaborations with renowned percussionists.
Our lessons emphasize precise timing, coordination, and expressive phrasing to solve common learning challenges. We maintain professional standards by providing clear progress tracking and open communication with students and parents. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in flexible scheduling and a relaxed, enjoyable learning environment. We continuously update our teaching methods based on current pedagogical research and industry trends. We strive to inspire each student to discover their unique voice on the drums and achieve lasting musical growth.
Our lessons emphasize precise timing, coordination, and expressive phrasing to solve common learning challenges. We maintain professional standards by providing clear progress tracking and open communication with students and parents. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in flexible scheduling and a relaxed, enjoyable learning environment. We continuously update our teaching methods based on current pedagogical research and industry trends. We strive to inspire each student to discover their unique voice on the drums and achieve lasting musical growth.
Highlights and features
- We have more than twenty years of private drumming instruction.
- Our instructors hold Bachelors and Masters music degrees from CalArts.
- We were nominated for World Percussionist of the Year in 2014.
- Our ensemble won Drum! Magazines Best Percussion Ensemble award twice.
- We teach students in Ventura and Thousand Oaks, California.
Services
Drum Set Lessons
Our drum set lessons cater to beginners and advancing players seeking personalized instruction. Students learn notation, rudiments, handfoot coordination, and genrespecific techniques while playing along with recorded music. The program builds confidence, timing, and creative expression on the drum kit.
Tabla Lessons
We teach authentic North Indian classical tabla using the repertoire of maestro Swapan Chaudhuri. Lessons cover technique, precise tuning, complex rhythmic patterns, and improvisation within traditional frameworks deeply. Students gain cultural insight and performance skills for concerts, recordings, and ensembles.
Hand Drum Lessons
Our hand drum lessons explore universal techniques and specific styles for tabla, kanjira, doumbek, and frame drums. Students develop rhythm, timing, and expressive improvisation while creating personal patterns. The curriculum balances technical mastery with creative musicality for diverse performance contexts.
