Drums Department - Gray School of Music - The best drum lessons in Dallas from the best percussion instructors in Dallas at the best music school of its kind.™

The best drum lessons in Dallas from the best percussion instructors in Dallas at the best music school of its kind.™

DRUMS

AGES 6 AND UP

Lessons are taught in a private 30 to 45 minute lesson. Basic to advanced concepts and techniques will be taught. Students are required to bring their own instrument except in drums where students needs only mallets. Performance opportunities with solo and ensemble experiences are offered periodically during the year. (Applies to all instruments except piano and voice)

For younger students, we also offer Keyboard Kids classes as an introduction to classical music education for ages 4 to 7.

LESSONS

All study at the Gray School of Music is done in private or group lesson format. Individual attention is given to each pupil’s learning rate and needs. The amount of time needed for a lesson is determined by the age, ability of the student, practice habits, and number of extra-curricular activities. Periodically, performance classes will be scheduled with children of the same age to practice performing for recitals and festivals. Parents are invited to attend any or all of their child’s music lessons. Children learn faster if music is a family affair.

ADULT LESSONS

Lesson length for adults is based upon time required to cover necessary material. Both adult beginners and adults who have had previous lessons earlier in life will find lessons a wonderful stress-reliever and very rewarding. Flexible scheduling is offered for busy adults.

Drums / Percussion Faculty

Michael Plotkin, originally from upstate New York, received his Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion Performance from the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University in 2001. While there, he won the school’s annual concerto competition, performing Darius Milhaud’s Concerto pour Batterie et Petite Orchestre with the Vanderbilt Orchestra in 2001. In 2003, Michael received his Masters of Music degree in percussion from Southern Methodist University. An active freelancer and teacher in Dallas, TX, Michael has performed with groups such as the East Texas and Los Colinas Symphony Orchestras, Dallas Wind Symphony, Lyric Stage, WaterTower Theatre, Ohlook Performing Arts Center, and Garland Summer Musicals. Internationally, Michael has performed with the Lyrique en Mer Opera Festival in Belle Ile, France, and with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. From 2008-2009, Michael was the resident percussionist at the New London Barn Playhouse in New Hampshire. In 2010, he joined the touring musical production, “The Three Redneck Tenors.” Locally, Michael can be seen performing with The Singapore Slingers, a nearly 20 piece Fox-Trot orchestra, The Matt Tolentino Band, and The Royal Klobasneks polka band during the Oktoberfest season.