Real drum lessons. Real teachers. Really fun.
For kids ages 6–12. From first tap on a practice pad to first fill on a real kit — guided by instructors who count out loud with the patience of a metronome.
"My daughter used to bang on pots. Now she plays a real groove and counts out loud. I cry every single lesson."
Priya Nair
Mom · Austin, TX
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Curriculum that grows with them.
Every level is a 8–12 week journey — structured enough that parents see progress, loose enough that kids feel free. Flip the cards to see what's inside each level.
Ages 6–7
My First Beat
Tap, count, smile. Repeat.
- Single-stroke rolls
- Counting to 4 out loud
- Practice pad grip
- Quarter-note pulse
- Rest & listen
Week 1: Tap your name in rhythm. Week 4: Play along to "Twinkle" on a pad.
Ages 8–9
Paradiddles & Fills
Four beats, infinite fun.
- Paradiddle pattern
- Basic hi-hat + snare
- Simple fills
- Eighth-note grooves
- Song structure
Week 3: First paradiddle at 60 BPM. Week 8: Play verse/chorus groove.
Ages 10–12
Kit & Full Grooves
Bass drum joins the party.
- Bass drum coordination
- Ride cymbal patterns
- 12-bar blues groove
- Dynamics (loud/soft)
- First song recording
Week 5: Four-limb coordination. Week 10: Track your first full song.
Tap any card to see the curriculum
Teachers who kneel to camera height.
Every Sticks instructor is a real working musician who loves teaching kids even more than playing gigs. They count out loud. They celebrate every small win.
Marcus Webb
Lead Instructor
11 yrs
teaching
Ages 6–9 · Practice Pad to Kit
Former touring drummer who left the road to teach. Kneels to camera height every single lesson. Counts out loud. Never skips the fun part.
Camille Torres
Senior Instructor
8 yrs
teaching
Ages 9–12 · Grooves & Fills
Session drummer, mom of two, and the person who figured out how to teach paradiddles over Zoom without losing anyone. Spoiler: it involves candy.
Theo Park
Junior Instructor
4 yrs
teaching
Ages 6–8 · Absolute Beginners
Started teaching at 19 because he remembered how confusing his first drum lesson was. Now he makes sure nobody ever feels lost in beat one.
Explore Free Lessons — right now.
Three unlocked beginner videos, a downloadable practice-pad rhythm sheet, and a printable progress chart. Everything your kid needs to start today.
Lesson 1: Your First Tap
Video · 8 min
Lesson 2: The Quarter Note
Video · 11 min
Lesson 3: Single-Stroke Roll
Video · 9 min
Practice Pad Rhythm Sheet
PDF Download
Progress Chart — 8 Weeks
Printable PDF
Which level is my kid?
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