Drum Lessons near Placentia

It's great to start at a young age!  Have you ever wondered why it's so easy for young children to learn more than one language?  Yamaha introduces music fundamentals to children at the time when their hearing capabilities are developing rapidly.  

Music Maker is recommended by:

  • PYLUSD School District, see recommendation.
  • Anaheim City Recreation Department, see schedule (Click Special Interest, Click Location: Music Maker Academy)
  • iLEAD Home Study Program, see info

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Drum Programs at Music Maker are offered for students from 5 years old to adults. Young beginners (5 to 6) are evaluated for readiness.  Students will learn multiple styles including: from Rudimental Drumming to Classical, from Rock and Jazz, to Latin drum set styles.  Lessons will focus on musical literacy, technique, music theory (rhythm, scales, and chords), as well as developing a vocabulary for basic and advanced drumming rudiments, ensemble and solo performance, and applying popular music to percussion.  

Drum classes at Music Maker are enhanced by the multiple performing opportunities to showcase a solo performance in a recital or jam with other musicians, including a rock band.  

One of our teacher graduated from AGOSTINI conservatory, where playing drum is a cool. See Dante AGOSTINI de Tours

Our faculties

  • Francis Cassol

    Francis Cassol

    Teaches Drums, Percussions, Guitar

    Bachelor of Arts in Music Education: Instituto Porto Alegre, Brazil
    Associate in Drum Performance: Musicians Institute, Hollywood
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  • Nicolas De Gaulejac

    Nicolas De Gaulejac

    Teaches Drums, Percussion

    Master of Music degree: Agostini Drum School Conservatory, France
    Studied at The Toulouse Conservatory in France (4 years)
    Certificate: Musicians Institute, Hollywood (recipient of Jazz award)
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  • Joe Wachter

    Joe Wachter

    Teaches Drums, Percussions

    Bachelor of Arts degree candidate: Fullerton College
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The City Of Placentia

Placentia is Latin meaning “a pleasant place to live”, became incorporated as a city in 1926. Placentia’s history began in 1837, and have some of the best Mexican food in Orange County.

Some highlight in the city are:

  • The PYLUSD school district has a beautiful Performing Art Center, 1651 N. Valencia Ave. Placentia, CA 92870
  • The Bruery is a boutique craft brewery located in Orange County, CA specializing in barrel aged and experimental ales. 717 Dunn Way, Placentia, CA 92870
  • The Placentia Symphonic Band is one of the town pride.

Placentia Symphonic Band at Nixon Library

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