
Drum Lessons Highland Park IL
“You’ve taken the intimidation factor totally out of the mix here.”
–Jennifer, parent, Highland Park
Looking for drum lessons, Highland Park, IL?
Considering that Piano Power’s founder is a proud product of Highland Park Hospital, it’s no wonder that Piano Power considers Highland Park home. It’s the site of our long-running recitals!
Why is it great to be a music student in Highland Park?
Highland Park’s iconic Ravinia Festival keeps our students (and their families) inspired all summer long. One Piano Power student was accepted into Ravinia’s prestigious Steans Music Institute!
Highland Park students can also enjoy the concerts on downtown’s Port Clinton Square, and dance classes at the North Shore School of Dance.
Age recommendations
Our private lessons are appropriate for drummers aged 5 to 105. For students younger than five, we’re happy to discuss alternatives to private lessons. Somewhere around age 5, a combined increase in finger strength, reading ability, and concentration makes a student ready for private lessons.
Read more about the best age for a kid to start private drum lessons.
Read why you’ll never regret taking music lessons as an adult.
Practice expectations
Your drum teacher will work with you to create a practice plan that works for your student’s schedule. The single most important element of drum practice is regularity. We know our students are busy! But devoting even a modest amount of time each day to drum practice produces much better results than relying on weekly “cram sessions.” Ideally, your student will make drums a regular part of his or her day.
Read teacher Adrienne Schroeder’s amazing advice on how to practice.
Piano Power recitals
If your student has been receiving drum instruction with Piano Power for three months or more, he or she is invited to participate in our annual spring recital. Held in June and December, the recital is a wonderful, low-key way to celebrate your student’s achievements. Our pianists perform a huge variety of repertoire — from classical to original compositions to Top-40 radio hits.
Read more about what makes Piano Power recitals so cool.
We’re ready to match you with a great drum teacher!
We’d love to talk more with you about our terrific Highland Park drum teachers, and how to get the most out of your drum student’s experience. Our abiding goal is that our students develop a lifelong love of music.
Ready to connect with a teacher today?

What We Offer
A flexible approach that allows students to play what they want, a focus on original composition, and an emphasis on fostering a lifelong love of music.

Meet Our Instructors
We’ve curated a team of instructors who are fun, engaging, creative, and committed to music education.

Work For Piano Power
We’re always on the lookout for dynamic instructors who are passionate about teaching and the importance of music education.