Lessons · Drums
Drums lessons in Santa Barbara
Real kits, treated rooms — play loud, properly.
Drums are pure fun to learn and one of the best instruments for building focus and coordination, especially in kids. We teach on real kits in rooms built to be played loud, so students get the full experience from the very first beat.
What you'll learn
- Your first beats and how to keep steady time
- Coordination between hands and feet
- Fills, dynamics, and playing along to a song
- Playing with a band through our program
Styles: Rock, funk, pop, and more.
Who teaches drums
All ages and levels, kids welcome.
Your first lesson is free
Free first lesson: your student sits behind a real kit and plays an actual beat — the hook that keeps them coming back.
Why learn at Detar
A real recording studio
Every room is treated and mic'd — students learn where records actually get made, not a strip-mall practice room.
A band to play in
Our band program puts students together for real rehearsals and a show at a Santa Barbara venue — the fastest way to fall in love with playing.
Then you record it
Advanced students cut their own tracks in the studio with founder Gus DeTar — the journey from first lesson to finished song, under one roof.
Drums lessons — common questions
How much do drums lessons cost in Santa Barbara?
Drums lessons at Detar Music Studios are $70 for 30 minutes, $100 for 45 minutes, and $130 for 60 minutes, weekly. The first trial lesson is free and there is no registration fee.
Who teaches drums at Detar Music Studios?
Alex Detar and Gus DeTar teach drums at Detar. They're working musicians who gig and record, not a rotating cast of college kids.
What age can you start drums lessons?
All ages and levels, kids welcome. We'll match the student to a teacher who suits their age and goals.
What styles of drums do you teach?
Rock, funk, pop, and more. Lessons are built around the music the student actually wants to play.
What happens in the first drums lesson?
Free first lesson: your student sits behind a real kit and plays an actual beat — the hook that keeps them coming back.
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Ready to start drums?
Your first lesson is free.
Thirty minutes, no commitment, no registration fee — just come play.
Book a free trial lesson146 Powers Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 · (805) 280-5439