Residencies & Workshops

In-School & After-School Residencies 

Students receive the opportunity to learn percussion in a group setting over several weeks (4, 8, 12, or 16) or a full school year with a culminating video-recorded or live demonstration for their school community! Students meet twice per week for roughly one hour and are allowed to keep their drum pad and sticks forever! Maximum 12 students per class.

Percussion-Based Cultural Workshop

Experience unique Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month percussion demonstrations exploring Afro-Latin music and its connection to the African diaspora as an introduction to Pan-Africanism and Afro-Latin percussion instruments! Can be booked year-round and is roughly one hour in length! Suited for large school assemblies or guest lectures.

Snare Drum for Seniors Workshop

Our Group Snare Drum Workshops for Seniors are the perfect way to energize, inspire, and connect through rhythm—no experience required! Drum sticks, disposable ear plugs, and drum pads are provided at each class. Feel free to turn this into a residency occurring on a weekly basis for one hour! Maximum 15 students per class.

Pricing

twelve students max* | 1-hour sessions | twice weekly* | students keep drum pads and sticks*

4 Week Residency*        (Drums Only)

Perfect for beginners! Students will build a solid foundation in drumming technique and rhythm through twice-weekly sessions, ending with a professionally recorded video performance to showcase their skills.

$1,500

8 Week Residency*        (Drums Only)

Take your playing and musicality to the next level! Students will refine their technique, learn to read rhythms, and present a live in-person concert for friends and family at the end of the program.

$2,400

12 Week Residency*          (Full Percussion)

Students will build essential percussion skills by learning to read music on bell kits and experimenting with fun instruments like shakers, claves, and cymbals. This residency focuses on creative exploration and basic ensemble playing, ideal for growing musicians. Live final performance is included.

$4,250

16 Week Residency*          (Full Percussion)

For students ready to level up! This intensive program focuses on advanced music reading, rhythm development, and full percussion ensemble performance. Students will work toward a culminating group showcase, mastering multiple instruments over the semester.

$5,100

Snare Drum for Seniors Workshop

Boost motor skills, memory, and joy in this lively 60-minute snare drum workshop—designed for seniors of all levels, with all equipment provided for up to 15 participants! Discounts offered for multiple bookings.

$100

Percussion-Based Cultural Workshop

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month through an immersive exploration of Afro-Latin rhythms and their ties to the African diaspora—perfect for school assemblies, guest lectures, or cultural programs.

$250

Which Length of Residency is Right for My School or Community Center?

Our 4 Week Residency is Perfect for:

✓ Short-term engagements (testing your program, filling a gap)

✓ After-school programs needing a quick win

✓ Administrators who want to "try before they buy" a longer residency

Our 8 Week Residency is Perfect for:

✓ Deeper musical immersion than a 4-week sprint

✓ Schools seeking performance ready ensembles

✓ A taste of melodic percussion without full music theory immersion

Our 12 Week Residency is Perfect for:

✓ Faster results than 8-week programs 

✓ More affordable than 16-week commitment

✓ A taste of melodic percussion without full music theory immersion

Our 16 Week Residency is Perfect for:

✓ Deep sequential learning 

✓ Schools preparing for solo/ensemble festival 

✓ College-prep musicianship

Full Description of School Residencies

🥁 4-Week Residency:                      "Intro to Snare Drum"

For schools and community centers who want maximum impact in minimum time!

Give your students a lightning-fast crash course in rhythm with this high-energy drum intensive. In just 4 weeks, they'll:
• Master 3 essential bucket drum grooves (that sound way harder than they are)
• Learn to read basic percussion notation
• Build teamwork and focus through call-and-response drills

Perfect for:
✓ Short-term engagements (testing your program, filling a gap)
✓ After-school programs needing a quick win
✓ Teachers who want to "try before they buy" a longer residency

Includes:

  • 8 hours of instruction

  • 12 practice pads + sticks (students keep)

  • 1-2 minute highlight reel (great for social media!)

🥁 8-Week Residency:                     "Drumline-in-the-Making"

Where rhythm becomes second nature!

This is the program that turns classrooms into drum lines. Over 8 weeks, students:
⚡ Absorb polyrhythms and dynamic control
⚡ Lead call-and-response sequences with confidence
⚡ Own the stage in a full-length drum spectacle

Culminates in a pulse-raising showcase where they:

  • Perform a 4-part bucket drum piece

  • Improvise 8-bar solos without breaking a sweat

  • Teach back rhythms to younger peers

Ideal for schools seeking:
✓ Deeper musical immersion than a 4-week sprint
✓ Performance-ready ensembles
✓ Skills that transfer to band/orchestra

Includes:
→ 16 hours of transformative instruction
→ 12 practice pads + sticks (students keep)
→ 1 live performance + recap video
→ Custom videos for future practice

🔥 12-Week Residency:              "Rhythm to Melody Jumpstart"

For schools who want BIG growth in a semester!

*"Transform your students from beat-keepers to music-makers in just 12 weeks! This accelerated program bridges rhythm and melody, giving kids a crash course in percussion mastery. By the final performance, they'll be:*

  • Locking into complex grooves on bucket drums

  • *Playing 5-note melodies on bell kits*

  • Collaborating in a percussion ensemble finale

Perfect for schools that want:
✅ Faster results than 8-week programs
✅ More affordable than 16-week commitments
✅ A taste of melodic percussion without full theory immersion

Includes:

  • 24 hours of instruction

  • 2 performances (1 rhythm, 1 combo)

  • 12 pads/sticks (students keep)

  • 4 shared bell kits

  • Pro-edited video recap

🔥 16-Week Residency:                    "Total Percussion Immersion"

For schools serious about music education!

"This isn't just a drum program—it's a full musical journey. Over 16 weeks, students unlock the complete percussion toolkit:
🎯 *Phase 1: Rhythm foundations (weeks 1-6)*
🎯 *Phase 2: Melodic discovery (weeks 7-12)*
🎯 *Phase 3: Ensemble innovation (weeks 13-16)*

Culminates in a grand finale where they:

  • Perform original compositions

  • Produce a showcase involving multimedia components

  • Showcase solo/group skills

Ideal for schools that want:
✅ Deep, sequential learning
✅ Elite arts education experience rivaling private New York high schools
✅ College-prep musicianship

Includes:

  • 32 hours of instruction

  • 3 pieces performance (including student-written pieces)

  • 12 pads/sticks (students keep) + 6 shared bell kit

  • Pro-edited video recap

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