Private lesson
$60per hour
One student · kids or adults
- One-on-one with Maico
- Taught at your home
- Moves at your pace
- Bring your own drum
Drum lessons · Miami-Dade and Broward
Drum classes in Miami for kids and adults.
Learn djembe, congas, and hand percussion in your own home. Private lessons are $60 an hour. Group classes are $20 per person.
Prices
Two ways to learn.
Both are taught in your home. Each student brings their own drum. Pick one-on-one attention or bring your people.
Group class
$20per person
Groups of 5 or more · kids or adults
- Family nights and friend groups
- Birthday parties and celebrations
- Church youth groups and homeschool co-ops
- Each student brings their own drum
What you'll learn
Real technique. Real rhythms. Real history.
Every lesson mixes playing with the story behind what you play.
- The three core hand sounds: bass, tone, and slap
- Traditional West African rhythms on djembe
- Afro-Cuban patterns like clave and tumbao on congas
- Keeping time and reading simple rhythm notation
- Playing together as an ensemble, with call and response
- Where each rhythm comes from and what it means
How it works
From first message to first beat.
Send a request
Tell us private or group, how many people, ages, and your neighborhood.
Pick a time
We confirm the day, the time, and the price.
Get your drum
Each student needs their own drum. Ask us if you need help choosing one.
Play
Maico comes to your home and the lesson begins.
Student work
See what students make.
Two music videos made with students Maico taught African drum and hip hop.
Questions
Drum lesson FAQ
How much are drum lessons in Miami with Beat N Drumz?
Private lessons are $60 an hour for one student. Group classes are $20 per person, with a minimum of 5 people per group.
Where do the classes happen?
Classes are taught in your home, anywhere in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Do you teach kids or adults?
Both. Private lessons and group classes are open to children and adults.
What is the minimum for a group class?
A group class needs at least 5 students. At $20 per person, a group of 5 is $100 per class.
Do I need my own drum?
Yes. Each student needs their own drum for lessons. Not sure what to get? Ask when you book and Maico will point you in the right direction.
Do I need any experience?
No. Lessons start from where you are, whether you have never touched a drum or you already play.
What will I learn?
Hand technique on djembe and congas, traditional West African and Afro-Cuban rhythms, how to play with a group, and the history behind each rhythm.
Do you give drum lessons near me?
Yes. Maico comes to your home anywhere in Miami-Dade and Broward, including Miami, Miami Beach, Little Haiti, Little Havana, Overtown, Liberty City, Miami Gardens, North Miami, Hialeah, Doral, Coral Gables, Kendall, Homestead, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Plantation.
Are there drum classes for kids in Miami?
Yes. Kids can take private lessons at $60 an hour or join a group class at $20 per person with 5 or more students, which works well for birthday parties, homeschool co-ops and youth groups.
Book Beat N Drumz
Ready for your first lesson?
Send your request and we'll set up a time that works for you.
Send a booking request