Drum lessons · Kids & teens

Drum Lessons for Kids and Teenagers in Cologne

Drumming is enormous fun for children and teenagers, and with the right teaching progress almost comes by itself. With me, your child plays along to songs they really like from the very start.

Hands with drumsticks over practice pads

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45 minutes, €30, cash on site. Signing up takes just a few minutes.

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Playing instead of dull practising

Children learn best when they play music that excites them. That is why we do not start with learning patterns by heart, but with a song your child knows and loves. Technique, timing and groove develop along the way, step by step and at their own pace.

Drummer playing in golden stage light

Patient, relaxed and with humour

I take time for every child, stay patient and enjoy a laugh. If something does not work straight away, that is no problem, I explain it as often and in as many ways as it takes until it sits. That way children and teenagers keep the joy of playing, and that is the most important engine of all.

Johannes Biegl, a patient drum teacher, smiling in the studio

Easy on the ears and well equipped

We play on miked drum kits with headphones. That protects the ears, and the volume can be set exactly. A small PA still lets you feel the music and the bass drum, so every lesson feels like a small concert. If you like, we record a clip your child can show to family and friends.

Drum kit with headphones and sticks on the snare for ear-friendly lessons

The right length and flexible booking

For younger students a weekly 30-minute slot often suits best, available on a subscription from €99 a month. Older teenagers can also take 45 minutes. If you need more flexibility, book lesson packs of 2, 3 or 5 lessons. The trial lesson lasts 45 minutes and costs a one-off €30.

From what age?

That depends less on the birthday than on concentration, interest and body size. Write to me briefly about how old your child is and what they would like to play, and I will tell you honestly whether now is a good time.

„Unser Sohn hatte mehrere Schlagzeuglehrer, aber Johannes war mit Abstand der beste! super Typ, super Schlagzeug, kann man nur weiterempfehlen.“andrea bleikamp, Google review (German original: "our son had several drum teachers, but Johannes was by far the best")
„Mein Sohn hat seit Jahren bei Johannes Unterricht und geht sehr gerne hin. Und: er wird immer besser!“Borsalino TV, Google review (German original: "my son has been taking lessons with Johannes for years and loves going, and he keeps getting better")

Frequently asked questions

Do we need our own drum kit at home?

Not to begin with. We play on my drum kits in the lessons. For practising between lessons there is also my separate practice room with a miked acoustic drum kit. If you would like to buy something for home, I am happy to advise you.

Can parents attend the trial lesson?

Just write to me beforehand about what you have in mind, and we will find a solution your child feels comfortable with.

How often should my child practise?

I recommend three times a week for 20 to 30 minutes. Short, regular sessions achieve more than rare long ones.

Book a trial lesson for your child

45 minutes, €30, cash on site. Signing up takes just a few minutes.

Book a trial lesson now

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