DRUM LESSONS

Brian Ferguson - Musician Educator Clinician

Private instruction informed by real world experience

Brian’s multi-decade career as a professional musician, educator and parent informs every aspect of instruction at Drum Lessons STL. Brian caters the experience to the student’s interests, abilities and goals. Whether you’re a beginner, school band student, adult or aspiring young professional, Brian has the experience and knowledge to help you achieve your goals. Serious instruction and progress while keeping the FUN of making music front and center.

Located in Ellisville, MO, Drum Lessons STL conveniently serves Wildwood, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Manchester and Eureka.

THE TEACHING STUDIO

DrumLessonsSTL.com is a state-of-the-art music studio setup with the student’s success in mind. The studio is fully equipped to handle any needs that the student’s journey may present:

  • 2 high quality acoustic drum kits, set up side-by-side in order for the student to have a clear view of the teacher. The kits are equipped with “real” drumheads and cymbals. This is a huge advantage over the typical mesh head or electronic kits you’ll find in other teaching facilities.

  • Practice pad station with 2 Pro-Logix pads and a mirror for self evaluation. Ideal for hand development and/or marching band exercises.

  • Digital piano used to help build harmonic and melodic knowledge. Music, not just drums.

  • Digital recording capabilities. It’s often helpful to have the student hear themselves in play back for analysis.

  • A full library of drum method books and a large video screen for additional study.

  • Closed-Circuit video monitoring capturing all movement at the facility for the students safety and parent peace of mind.

The state-of-the art teaching space at Drum Lessons STL is designed with the student's success in mind: 2 high quality acoustic drum sets, a practice pad station, audio recording capability, a digital keyboard and more.
Drum Lessons STL uses Pro-Logic pads in their hand development/drum-line space.

Testimonials

Young student making progress at Drum Lessons STL.
Young students having fun and learning more about drumming.

I began taking drum lessons from Brian at a local music school in Kirkwood and followed Brian to DrumLessons.STL when he launched his own space in West County. I couldn’t be happier with the lessons. Brian is wealth of experience, he’s patient and has a way of clearly articulating methods to improve.

— Molly F., Fenton, MO.

“Our son Steve studied with Brian from age 8 to his Sophomore year of High School. Brian’s method and encouragement gave Steve the tools needed to play with the adult band at church and set him up for success in school band. Steve auditioned and became the drum line captain as a sophomore and performed with the jazz band all 4 years. Highly recommend!”

— Kyle S.

“I came to Brian as young professional drummer wanting to expand my skills with the brushes. He (Brian) introduced me to several (new to me) concepts which really helped my brush playing. Thanks Brian!!”

— Taylor B, Austin, TX.