Approximately 2 years ago, my son said to me “Hey mom, I really want to try playing the drums”. Startled by this question since we are in no way musically inclined and no one in my family plays or has played an instrument, I started looking around for places where he could take some casual lessons. I wasn’t sure how much he was going to like it and didn’t want to invest a ton of money into a set of drums.

Fortunately, we found an amazing place in Laguna Hills called The Music Vault Academy and he has been playing drums ever since. Not only are all the teachers kid friendly but all instructors have many years of teaching, playing and performing experience; with most being graduates of, and having master degrees from, some of the best music conservatories and universities in the country: Harvard University, Cleveland Institute of Music, Rice University, Texas Christian University, Southern Methodist University, Boston Conservatory, and University of Southern California.

Here is a clip of my son playing “Lane Boy” by 21 pilots. Recently his teacher asked him if he wanted to learn how to play the marimba so after just a few weeks he was able to transition the marimba into his drum concert. So exciting!

But what do you do if your child isn’t quite sure which instrument they want to play? Now it’s easy. Bring them to the “Exploring The Instruments” class and let them decide for themselves.

**Cost: Classes are a drop in with $20 per student fee. 10% discount for sibling

EXPLORING THE INSTRUMENTS