Online drum lessons that actually move the needle
If you want better time, better hands, better control, and a clearer sense of what to practice, you are in the right place. Lessons are supportive and structured, but never stiff. We build skills that show up in music.
- Zoom lessons; ages 6 to 80
- Beginners through advanced; rock, pop, progressive, singer-songwriter
- Technique, groove, independence, reading, feel
Boston-based professional drummer; decades of teaching. Winner, Hit Like a Girl 40+ Championship (2019).
Lessons
Online (Zoom)
Clear goals, real feedback, and a plan you can execute. We keep it musical; we keep it practical.
In-person (Boston area)
When schedules align, we can work in person. Same approach, just more immediate physical detail.
All levels
From “I have never touched a drum” to “I gig but feel stuck.” We build the next layer, not random drills.
What we work on
- Sound and control: hands and feet that do what you mean
- Time and feel: subdivision, pocket, consistency
- Independence: coordination without the panic
- Reading: charts, roadmaps, counting, confidence
- Vocabulary: fills that connect, not derail
Simple Zoom setup
- Phone or laptop camera; a stand is helpful
- Drum set or pad; either is fine
- Headphones recommended
- Two angles is great; one angle still works
What you get
Most drummers do not need more information. They need a better sequence, better targets, and accountability that feels human.
Clarity
You will know what to practice this week, why it matters, and how it connects to music.
Progress you can hear
Better time, cleaner motion, stronger dynamics, and more confidence playing with others.
A plan built around you
Your goals, your learning style, and your bandwidth. Structure is only useful if you can actually follow it.
About Penny
I am a Boston-based professional drummer and long-time drum set instructor. I started drumming at age three and started teaching at sixteen. I have decades of experience helping students build strong fundamentals and real musical confidence.
I am a founding member of the instrumental progressive rock trio Hypaspace; I have recorded four studio albums with the band and toured the United States and Canada. I have also recorded and toured with singer-songwriter Bryan McPherson.
I have long-running teaching experience, including years as a staff instructor at DiCenso’s Drum Shop. In 2019, I won the Hit Like a Girl 40+ Championship and performed at PASIC as part of the contest showcase.
My teaching style is supportive and direct. We keep the joy; we build the discipline.
Endorsements
Attack Drumheads
Endorser.
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Media
Live performance, clinics, and studio life. No weird cropping; these display full frame.
FAQ
Do you teach beginners?
Yes. Beginners are welcome. We build fundamentals, then put them to work in music; you will never be left guessing what to practice.
How do online lessons work?
We meet on Zoom. I help you get a useful camera angle fast; then we work with a clear plan, and you leave with concrete practice targets.
Do I need a full drum set?
No. A practice pad is fine to start. If you have a kit, great; if not, we can still make real progress.
What styles do you teach?
Rock, pop, progressive, singer-songwriter, and core drum set fundamentals. Bring songs; we will use them.
What ages do you teach?
Ages 6 to 80. Lessons are adapted to your goals, experience, and learning style.
Contact
Tell me where you are starting and where you want to go; I will reply with next steps and scheduling options.
Email: LESSONS@pennylarson.com
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