Young Composer Program
Prism School of Music · Gurugram
Drum Classes In Gurgaon
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Looking for the best drum classes in Gurgaon? At Prism School of Music you learn drums on real acoustic and electronic kits in soundproof studios, starting with grip, posture and a steady beat and building to grooves, fills and solos across rock, pop, funk, jazz and Latin. Our drum lessons suit complete beginners, children and adults, one-to-one or in small groups, at the school or online.
Every drummer follows a graded curriculum: rudiments such as singles, doubles and paradiddles, reading drum notation, music theory and ear training, with weekly assessments. When you are ready, you can sit graded drum exams with RSL Rockschool or Trinity College London (Rock & Pop), and play live at our recitals at The Piano Man and Hard Rock Cafe and at the monthly Jam'In: structured, stage-ready training that makes for the best drum lessons in Gurgaon.
Drum classes in Gurgaon are taught at our Sector 38 school, and students come from Sohna Road, Sushant Lok and the sectors around Subhash Chowk to learn on a full acoustic kit. Beginners start with grip, posture and steady time; experienced players work on rudiments, grooves across rock, funk and Bollywood, and reading drum notation.
Weekend slots, from 10 am to 8:30 pm, suit school students and working adults alike, and there are weekday evening lessons from Wednesday to Friday. Drummers can sit ISoM, RSL or Trinity Rock & Pop graded exams, and since a band needs a drummer, our Gurgaon drum students are some of the most regular performers at Prism recitals and the monthly Jam'In.
Overview of the Program
- Choose from "Basics of Drums for Beginners" or "Advanced Drums Lessons"
- Individual or group classes, at the school or online
- Music theory and essentials of ear training
- Merit-based performances at recitals and Jam'In
- Weekly internal assessments
Certifications
We provide students with a variety of options from an examination perspective, including ISoM (International School of Musicians), RSL Rockschool and Trinity College London (Rock & Pop). We provide drums classes for children at our school in Gurgaon, and for adults. We cannot wait to kick-start the journey with you.
On stage
Drum students on stage
Every Prism student gets a stage: recitals at Hard Rock Cafe and The Piano Man, and the monthly Jam'In.
Your drums journey
From your first lesson to Grade 8 and beyond
At our Sector 38, Gurugram school we teach acoustic drum kit and electronic kit: rock, pop, funk, jazz and Latin grooves. Every Gurgaon student follows a mapped journey with regular assessments and a Student Progress Report, so parents and learners always know the next step.
- 01BeginnerBasics of Music 1: posture, technique, rhythm and your first songs. Ages 6+, with two lessons a week for children under 11.
- 02FoundationBasics of Music 2: scales, chords, simple pieces and ear training, plus your first recital or Jam'In.
- 03Grades Initial to 3Grade Education Program: exam pieces, technical work, sight-reading and aural tests with RSL Rockschool or Trinity Rock & Pop. Ages 6+.
- 04Grades 4 and 5Wider repertoire, stylistic control and music theory, performing regularly at our recitals.
- 05Grades 6 to 8Performers Program: advanced repertoire, stage presence and ensemble work, on a mapped journey with regular assessments. Ages 12+.
- 06Beyond Grade 8Pathways Audition Program with Search Education: portfolio, audition preparation and applications to music colleges abroad.
Your journey
Your drums roadmap, quarter by quarter
About six months per grade up to Grade 3, then about nine months per grade to Grade 8: around five and three-quarter years for an average student who attends class every week and practises at home two or three times a week. Aligned to the current RSL, Trinity and LCME syllabi. At our Sector 38 school in Gurugram, your teacher follows this path with you, and you perform at Prism’s recitals and Jam’In along the way. Tap a grade to see what you will learn, and practise each step with our free Music Lab tools.
Debut · about 6 months
Grip, posture and kit set-up; single and double strokes and a basic rock groove.
Practise with: Rhythm dictation · Metronome
Counting and reading drum notation, simple fills, Debut pieces with backing tracks.
Practise with: Note reading trainer · Slow down music
Grade 1 · about 6 months
Paradiddles, eighth-note grooves, hand and foot coordination.
Practise with: Rhythm dictation · Slow down music
Grade 1 pieces with simple fills, steady tempo with a click; sight-reading.
Practise with: Note reading trainer · Metronome
Grade 2 · about 6 months
Grade 2 pieces in rock, pop and funk feels; ear tests.
Practise with: Ear training · Slow down music
Grade 3 · about 6 months
Rudiments in grooves and fills: flams, drags and paradiddle variations.
Practise with: Rhythm dictation · Slow down music
Shuffle and swing feels in Grade 3 pieces; sight-reading.
Practise with: Note reading trainer · Rhythm dictation
Grade 4 · about 9 months
Ghost notes, linear patterns, open and closed hi-hat work.
Practise with: Slow down music · Metronome
Exam preparation: technical exercises at tempo, sight-reading or improvisation, ear tests and a mock exam.
Practise with: Note reading trainer · Metronome
Grade 5 · about 9 months
Sixteenth-note fills built on rudiments, bass-drum independence.
Practise with: Rhythm dictation · Practice timer
Grade 5 pieces across styles; music theory basics for drummers.
Practise with: Circle of fifths · Note reading trainer
Exam preparation and a band performance at Jam'In, alongside fellow Prism Gurugram students.
Practise with: Practice timer · Slow down music
Grade 6 · about 9 months
Advanced rudiments, half-time and Latin grooves, odd time signatures.
Practise with: Rhythm dictation · Slow down music
Grade 7 · about 9 months
Polyrhythms, metric modulation basics and advanced fills.
Practise with: Rhythm dictation · Circle of fifths
Exam preparation and a full band performance, alongside fellow Prism Gurugram students.
Practise with: Practice timer · Slow down music
Grade 8 · about 9 months
Double bass drum, paradiddle-diddles, the Swiss Army triplet and ratamacues.
Practise with: Rhythm dictation · Slow down music
Grade 8 pieces with complex time-signature changes and creative soloing.
Practise with: Slow down music · Metronome
Final exam preparation and a recorded or live showcase set, alongside fellow Prism Gurugram students.
Practise with: Practice timer · Slow down music
Download the drums roadmap (PDF)See every pathway at PrismThis course structure may vary with each student's progress and the teacher's assessment.
How your progress works
- Counselling assessmentYour teacher assesses rhythm, melody, reading and coordination on a 1 to 5 scale, then suggests a starting grade.
- Grade placementYou start at the grade that fits you: Debut for complete beginners, up to Grade 8 or Diploma.
- Quarter by quarterEach grade takes about six to nine months. Your teacher adjusts the pace to your progress.
- Ensemble readinessTeachers assess how you understand, perform and respond to music, then place you in a level 1, 2 or 3 ensemble when you are ready.
- ExamsGraded exams with RSL, ISoM or Trinity, as your course offers them, when you are ready.
- Certificate and stageA certificate as you complete each level, and a stage at our live shows, five or more a year.
Curriculum
What you will learn in our drums classes in Gurgaon
- Grip, posture and stick control
- Rudiments: singles, doubles, paradiddles and flams
- Reading drum notation
- Grooves in rock, pop, funk and Latin styles
- Fills, independence and coordination
- Playing to a click and backing tracks
- Dynamics, feel and kit setup
- Playing in a band and at recitals
Included with every course at Sector 38
More than a weekly drums lesson
Drums lessons in Gurugram
Drum classes for every goal
Whether you are searching for drum classes near you in Gurugram or Sector 38, lessons for your child, or exam preparation as an adult, our Sector 38 school teaches beginners to advanced students, one-to-one or in small groups, at the school or online. Students join us from Sector 47, Malibu Towne, Islampur, Sector 39, Sector 46, Jharsa and nearby.
What is the right age to start drums classes in Gurgaon?
We start drums from age 6. Younger children begin with our K-12 Programme. Adults are welcome at every level, including complete beginners.
How long does it take to learn drums?
Most beginners play simple pieces within their first two months of weekly lessons and regular practice. A first grade exam usually takes 6 to 12 months, depending on age, practice and the lesson plan.
Do I need my own instrument?
Instruments are available at the school for your lessons. For practice at home you will want your own, and your teacher will help you choose one. Prism students also get two practice sessions at the school for every class paid.
Can I take drums classes online?
Yes. You can learn at the school, online, or a mix of both, and switch between them.
What are the fees for drum classes in Gurgaon?
Fees depend on the format (one-to-one or group) and how many classes a week you take. We share the full fee structure at your free demo, before you enrol, and instalment options are available. Call 99711 64623 for current fees.
Can adults and complete beginners learn drums?
Yes. Adults and complete beginners are welcome at our Sector 38 school. You start at the right level for you, move at your own pace, and graded exams are optional.
How long is each class, and is it one-to-one or group?
Classes are 45 minutes, one or two a week, one-to-one or in a small group. Children under 11 in Basics of Music take two lessons a week.
Which exams can I take in drums?
We prepare students for ISoM (International School of Musicians), RSL Rockschool and Trinity College London (Rock & Pop), when they are ready. Exams are optional, and your teacher will tell you when you are ready for your first grade.
Do you teach electronic drums as well as the drum kit?
Yes. Lessons run on acoustic drum kits and electronic kits, across rock, pop, funk, jazz and Latin grooves.
Where can I find drum classes near me in Gurugram?
At Prism School of Music Gurugram: 629 P Basement, near Ram Sharnam Mandir, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana 122018. Our Sector 38 music school is in Islampur Colony, beside Medanta The Medicity and just off Sohna Road, less than a kilometre from Subhash Chowk. Sectors 39, 46, 47 and 48, Malibu Towne and South City II are within about 2 km, and Nirvana Country, Sushant Lok II and III, South City I, Sector 31 and Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre) metro station are within about 5 km. Call 99711 64623 to book a free demo.
Drums classes near you
Drum classes near you in Gurgaon
Our Sector 38 school has taught drums since 2020 and is rated 4.5 on Google by 98 students and parents. Prism School of Music Gurugram is at 629 P Basement, near Ram Sharnam Mandir, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana 122018, beside Medanta The Medicity, just off Sohna Road and less than a kilometre from Subhash Chowk. Families come to us from Sectors 31, 32, 38 to 52 and 57, Malibu Towne, South City I and II, Nirvana Country, Uppal Southend, Ardee City, Greenwood City and Sushant Lok II and III, all within about 5 km; Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre) metro station is about 5 km away. Call 99711 64623 to book a free demo.
Wednesday to Friday: 2:00 to 8:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 8:30 pm; Monday and Tuesday: Closed
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Drum lessons at our Gurgaon school
Drum lessons in Gurgaon take place at our school at 629 P Basement, near Ram Sharnam Mandir, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana 122018. Many of our students live in Sector 47, Malibu Towne, Islampur, Sector 39, Sector 46.
Other courses at the Gurgaon school include guitar, saxophone, singing, piano, Hindustani vocals, flute and more.
Fees include GST and there is no separate registration fee. Start with a short free demo at the school: call 99711 64623 or book online. Between lessons, practise with our free online metronome.
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