I have taken drum lessons with Scott during two periods of my life; in my late teens (while I was…read morein the drum-line, as well as Jazz and punk bands), and now in my late 30's as I am re-discovering my love for music and drumming. Scott is a great teacher. He has always emphasized the fundamentals such as keeping great time and groove, working diligently with a metronome, and being competent at reading music, all while being very encouraging and helpful (and funny too). Scott is highly proficient at all styles of drumming - rock, jazz, Latin, funk, orchestral, rudimental, you name it. He's a gigging drummer and does studio work so he knows the business side as well. Scott is one of the few people that was a protégé of master drum teacher Richard Wilson (who himself learned from Murray Spivak). Richard was "The Guy" professionals in LA went to get lessons from to better their technique. So Scott is an authority on teaching rudiments in a way that has you be relaxed, yet able to play with great speed and clarity. It's one thing to be able to learn Richard's technique, it's a whole other animal to be able to teach it. I have spent lots of time working with Scott on Richard's progression of rudiments. It is invaluable to any serious drummer. Besides being a great drummer and teacher, Scott's a great guy and if you stick around as long as me, a life long friend too. I highly recommend his lessons.

Simply put, Scott Rosner is the best instructor around! I have seen him take someone with…read morevirtually no coordination or rhythm and have them playing a basic beat at the end of their first visit! It's fascinating to watch him work! He is exceptional at transcribing just about anything you want to learn! He ability to pick up the smallest high hat tic, ghost note, or bass drum beat is unreal! I like a lot of complicated songs and he never ceases to amaze me at being able to translate everything he hears onto paper! He also has the patience of a saint! He is kind and understanding to everyone, but especially to his most challenging students. He NEVER gives up on you! If you or someone you know would like to learn how to play the drums, give Scott a call! You will not be sorry!

Daniel has been coming to our home for piano, voice and ukulele lessons for years now. We struggled…read moreto find a music teacher, as our daughter was very advanced with one parent coming from a classical background through very high levels of Piano and another parent leading worship, playing by ear and writing. We wanted her to be well rounded and Daniel was incredible! Not only with his music theory and teaching capacity wonderful, his ability to connect with kids, draw them in and be flexible with the types of music they want to work on made him exceptional.

We love Matt & Daniel! We've been taking lessons with them for almost 4 years :) We started with…read morepiano, now evolved into drums, guitar & bass as well! They make music so fun! It's even helped them with their strings lessons at school that they don't love . These guys are so awesome and great mentors to our kids. Can't recommend them enough!

My 14yo son has taken drum lessons from James for about six months. He was a brand new beginner…read morebut had some experience on guitar and bass. My son doesn't want me to go with him into the lessons ("mom, you're embarassing me!"). But I can tell the quality of James' teaching by the excited demeanor of my son when he comes back to the car and by his eagerness to practice when he gets home. My church hired James to come teach a bunch of middle-aged beginners to play djembe and cajon. Everyone loved the workshop, and we hope to bring him back to do another session sometime. He explained and demonstrated rhythms and techniques very clearly, and we all felt confident to play basic grooves by the end of the 2 hour workshop. I've heard James perform several times on drum set and hand percussion, and he's a top notch, versatile performer. James is organized, reliable, and professional -- a rather rare combination for music teachers and drummers. I highly recommend him as a teacher for any age and any style of percussion playing.

I've had a handful of lessons with James on the fundamentals of jazz as a high schooler going into…read moremy junior year, and he really helped me set up all the foundations I'd needed to excel in my ensemble at school. He really cares about teaching - sometimes we just went over time because the lessons got fun and there were a lot of things he wanted to talk about. Some specific things we did to help you visualize how one of the lessons ran for me: Basic swing pattern Discussion of the importance of dynamics between each limbs in jazz drumming Playing along to classics (i.e. Miles Davis) to get used to popular structures in jazz Discussion in 12-bar blues and chord progressions Fills/improvisation From having been to a few of his workshops on world percussion, creating various textures on the drum set, improvisation around macro-rhythms, it's undeniable that James is an incredibly well rounded and very knowledgeable player. If you're thinking about taking lessons on anything related to percussion and drum set, I strongly recommend (and I really mean this from an objective point of view) you take them from James. I've learned some of the most valuable lessons through James that's left a great deal of impact on my musicianship overall. -David

I have been Daniel's student for almost two years. I have had many guitar "teachers" over the years…read moreand none lasted for me more than a month or two. The difference? Daniel is an educator and that's not the same as a "teacher." I have never felt, as with the others, that he was pursuing a fixed agenda. An "educator" draws you out and flexibly approaches learning. Daniel has been willing to work with me on everything from surf classics to SRV, Clapton, Gilmour, Rolling Stones and more in no particular order... just what is an appropriate next challenge for my skill level. I get very nervous performing for others and I really appreciate Daniel's calming and supportive manner. Daniel has also been willing to work with me on the sometimes random YouTube content that I discover whether it's a "How to Play," Theory or basic skills video. I would give 10 stars if I could.

Lenny is a great drumming instructor! My son has been attending his classes for 3-4 years now so I…read morecan confidently leave this review. Lenny's patience and passion for teaching percussion is evident during and after every lesson. My son and I always leave Drumville energized! At home my son never feels pressured to practice for a set amount of time due to Lenny's pragmatic philosophy of practicing in chunks when time is available. Totally fits in with my child's hectic schedule. I have seen my son at age 6, go from a shy uncertain child, to a confident, positive, more social child. The confidence he gained from learning drumming and Lenny's constant wisdom when things get challenging has helped my son grow as a musician and also as a leader at school! My son's concentration and focus has also increased, which shows in his school work and teacher reviews. I attribute it all to Lenny@Drumville! Climbing the proverbial drum ladder has taught my son that hard work pays off. Lenny@Drumville constantly reiterates this concept with positivity and kindness and patience. Which is much appreciated from a parenting standpoint. If you want to increase your child's focus/concentration, improve their behavior / performance at home and school, and overall confidence, I truly believe that spending time with Lenny@Drumville can help your child learn a multi-dimensional instrument while learning lifelong social / behavioral skills to be successful in life! Also, Lenny's song library that he puts in front of my kids spans the full range of rock which I appreciate. Lenny exposes my kids to Rock history (which most kids these days lack) like the Beatles, Stones, thru Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins, and Green Day...and everything else in-between! Give Drumville a chance! There's no upsell and no filler here! Lenny is always completely transparent on if he thinks drumming would work for you or your kids and that's why we love Drumville! Rock On!

I have been studying drumming with "Lenny Gee" Giachello at Drumville Studios for exactly one year,…read morenow, and his lessons are truly the highlight of my week. Before meeting Lenny, I had no formal training on the drums. I tried (and quit) in middle school, but it wasn't until my late 30s that I could buy my first drum set. I practiced a couple of times a month, playing along to my favorite songs on headphones. I was able to keep a steady beat and play some basic patterns, but I realized that my skills had hit a wall; my speed was limited, my accuracy was poor, I couldn't play a decent fill consistently, and I couldn't decipher the more complex drum parts I was hearing. I just didn't have a good understanding of what I was doing, on a basic level. So, at the age of 45, I was finally ready to admit that I could benefit from formal training. I also knew that I would fizzle out quickly doing self-study from books and online courses. I needed guidance and feedback from a real, live, in-person, human teacher. I found the website of Drumville Studios, submitted my contact info, and got a call back from Lenny the next day. He shared his background and his approach to teaching the drums, and asked about my experience level and what I was looking to accomplish. I asked him to treat me like I had no prior knowledge of the drums, and start from scratch. That's exactly how we started when I showed up for my first lesson the following week. It was a revelation from minute one, when I learned I had been holding my sticks incorrectly this whole time! Then we began going over note durations and the division of notes--the very foundations of learning to read and interpret drum notation--with Lenny conveying the importance of reading notation, something I had willfully ignored. One year in, I've gone from being mystified by drum notation, to playing along while sight-reading simple to intermediate rock songs. What I've come to learn about Lenny over the past year is that this dude LIVES and BREATHES drumming. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the history, techniques, and personalities involved in drumming, and he's enthusiastic about sharing that knowledge with his students. We'll often spend the first few minutes of a lesson just talking about a cool drum part one of us heard in a song recently, or an interesting practice technique he gleaned from an old tutorial video he just re-watched. He's passionate about my individual progress as a drummer; he cheers me on when I finally nail a technique that has challenged me for weeks, and he reminds me to be patient with myself--and, quite literally, SLOW DOWN--when I get frustrated with a song and keep making the same mistakes over and over. I'm also amazed by how observant and perceptive Lenny is. There are so many sounds and movements occurring simultaneously when you're rockin' on the drums, but he's always able to give me useful feedback: "You're lifting your foot too high off of the kick pedal." "Your right pinky keeps peeling away from the stick." "That hi-hat splash came in a sixteenth too late." It never feels like criticism; it feels like I'm in good hands with someone who knows their craft and cares enough to help me elevate my technique. The value of the lessons I get at Drumville is simply unmatched by anything I'd find at a music store or music lesson academy. If there isn't a student coming in right after me, Lenny will often let my lesson go long. Sometimes he's just excited at the progress I'm making, and sees an opportunity to get me started on the next rudiment, or the next song, that will push my skills even further. He's unbelievably generous with his time. You will not get that benefit at a music school that operates in 30-minute increments. Lastly, I'll comment on the learning environment. Drumville Studios is in Lenny's home, which is clean, organized, and smoke-free. Lenny's sweet wife, Sue, is often home and greets me when I come in. There's a cozy living room "waiting area" in front. You'll breeze through the kitchen to get to Drumville--the den where Lenny has a full drum kit and multiple practice pads and stools set up. This practice room is spacious, with natural light coming in through the windows, and fresh air coming in through the screen door. A gentle, old dog named Elvin is often snoozing on a rug while we practice. In other words, I've found this to be a safe, welcoming, comfortable place to take private music lessons. Plenty of on-street parking, too! As I said before, I really look forward to attending my lesson with Lenny at Drumville Studios every week. To me, learning the drums is a fun challenge, a relaxing reprieve from the world and all its problems, and surprisingly good physical exercise. Whether you're a beginner playing drums on your pillows at home, or a self-taught musician wanting to improve your skills, Drumville Studios gets my heartfelt recommendation as one of the best places to learn drumming in and around Long Beach.

I've had an absolute blast working on my music with Nick. He totally gets my vision for all the…read morelittle details planned out in my head for new tracks. It's been a unique and worthwhile experience!!

Chloe is a fantastic vocal instructor. She's explained complex vocal techniques in an easier way…read morefor my daughter to grasp. She's talented, actively touring musician herself, and it's very inspiring to be taught by someone walking the walk! She is passionate about music, and pushes her students to their potential- even offering to teach my daughter piano or guitar to complement her voice lessons. My daughter gained irreplaceable confidence performing recitals with Chloe's guidance and we are so grateful! Highly recommend OC Room2Stage!

My kid has now been taking lessons from Chris for over 3 years. He still remains to be an…read moreincredible teacher, super motivating, always kind, and an amazing musician.

I am so glad we found Chris. My son has been taking drum lessons from Chris for about 6 months…read more Chris is so patient and has a great balance of structure and fun. He is very organized and my son always has fun. We moved to Irvine about 1 year ago and my son had been taking drum lessons for about 2 years before we moved. My son has improved more in the 6 months of drum lessons with Chris than the previous two years with the other teacher. I highly recommend Chris, he is a great drum teacher and such a great role model for young kids.

Taylor opened my eyes to the joy of singing... without fear!…read more 3 months into our weekly sessions she had me singing jazz songs (something I'd never considered), and 6 months in, i was singing in front of a small and supportive crowd. Was it challenging? For sure. Did I love the process regardless? Absolutely 100%. I'm currently taking a break for personal reasons, but I often look back and think how much fun I had. I look forward to returning and picking up where we left off one day.

What an amazing experience! A wonderful introduction into the world of music! I was preparing to…read moresing a song for a first time audition with a local theatre company. I enjoyed the whole process from voice training to performance. I sounded better after each lesson. Taylor knows how to teach and communicates very well conveying a good ear! She's very welcoming, kind and easy to work with. The time was managed so well, I felt like the price was well worth it. I had so much fun! Thank you, Taylor!