Learn to Play Drums at
BH DRUM ACADEMY
Structured, beginner‑friendly online drum lessons, taught by a professional educator and working drummer.
Welcome to BH Drum Academy — Your drumming journey starts here.
BH Drum Academy provides personalized online drum lessons for beginner and intermediate players who want real progress, clear guidance, and a solid foundation behind the kit.
Every lesson is tailored to your goals, your pace, and the music you want to play.
For new drummers looking to build skills step‑by‑step, we also offer our exclusive method book, Kick, Snare, Rock: Drumming for Beginners — a practical guide packed with exercises, fundamentals, and easy‑to‑follow instruction, with demonstration videos for every exercise in the book.
Whether you’re picking up sticks for the first time or leveling up your technique, BH Drum Academy gives you the structure, support, and direction to keep improving.
Join the Academy
Who This Program is Built For:
BH Drum Academy is designed for new and growing drummers who want real progress without the confusion of trying to learn on their own.
It’s built for:
Complete beginners who want a clear, structured starting point
Self‑taught drummers who feel stuck or unsure what to practice
Intermediate players looking to tighten technique, timing, and musicality
Adults with busy schedules who need flexible, private online lessons
Parents looking for a reliable, guided learning path for their kids
Anyone who wants a step‑by‑step method instead of random YouTube videos
If you want personalized instruction, a proven beginner book, and a learning path that actually makes sense, you’re in the right place.
What People Are Saying
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Fantastic process and student adaptability. Clearly a suitable instructor for students at various levels. Highly recommended!
— Leigh B.
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Ben is a great teacher and I have found learning the drums with him a lot of fun. I am a novice drummer and his lessons have been great for a beginner. Highly recommended!
— Richard L.
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Ben is a fantastic teacher and patient to work with. Makes for a great learning environment and I’d recommend him for anyone no matter what age or experience level.
— Narayan S.
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BH Drum Academy offers private online drum lessons for beginner and intermediate drummers, along with a structured beginner method book, Kick, Snare, Rock: Drumming for Beginners. It’s a simple, effective way to learn drums from home.
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BH Drum Academy is designed for students ages 8 and up, including kids, teens, and adults.
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No. BH Drum Academy is a fully online program, and we no longer offer regular in‑person private lessons. This allows for a lot more flexibility for learning.
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At minimum, you’ll need:
A Pair of Drumsticks
Internet access
Students do not need a full drumkit to start learning how to drum.
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No. Many beginners start with just a practice pad and sticks. You can upgrade to a full kit when you’re ready.
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Lessons are held live over ZOOM video. You’ll need a drum kit or practice pad, sticks, and a device with a camera. Your instructor guides you through exercises, songs, technique, and personalized practice plans..
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All private 1 on 1 online drum lessons are 45 minutes in length.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Private online drum lessons are $40 CAD per session.
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Item descriptionIs online learning effective for drums?
Yes—when done properly. BH Drum Academy uses clear video demonstrations, structured progression, and guided group sessions, which allows students to see, hear, and apply concepts effectively. Many students progress faster with this structure than with isolated in‑person lessons.
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t’s a beginner‑friendly instruction book created by BH Drum Academy, and written for new drummers. It includes exercises, reading basics, coordination drills, and step‑by‑step lessons that pair perfectly with private instruction.
It has 12 sections, 60 pages, and 137 exercises to follow along with. -
No — you don’t need any music‑reading experience to start. BH Drum Academy is built for beginners, and you’ll learn everything step‑by‑step. The instruction book, Kick, Snare, Rock: Drumming for Beginners, actually teaches you how to read drum notation from the ground up, so you’ll build that skill naturally as you go.
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Yes. The book is recommended because it provides structure and practice material, but it’s not required.
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Book your first lesson or order the beginner book.