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Music education in Westchester will never be the same again!

A little background. A BIG change. 

 

There is no shortage of music schools in Westchester, NY. With a thriving community of music lovers who recognize the need for educational performance opportunies of the highest caliber, the study of music and the arts is a priority. When I started teaching privately in Westchester, parents would seek me out for geniune high quality drum, percussion, and mallet keyboard percussion instruction. They wanted to work with a professional musician in a flexible scheduling environment. As my client base grew, we started a Percussion Ensemble program for students of all ages and levels. I began providing high quality instruments to clients as well. Today, we boast a world-class faculty with performance events in a fully equipped drum, percussion, and piano studio. All of us are extremely proud to provide a much needed service to the community. The Simon Boyar School of Drums and Percussion is an absolute game changer for music education in Westchester, NY!

 

-Simon Boyar

Simon Boyar Mallets
Drum Lessons at the Simon Boyar Drum School
Marimba Lessons at the Simon Boyar Drum School
Virtual Concert Drum Cover
Marimba
Student Performance
Virtual Concert Marimba Solo

Why we are unique. Why we are the only place to be.  

Simon Boyar Drums

Study only with PROFESSIONAL working musicians. 

At the Simon Boyar School of Drums and Percussion we believe that music lessons should only be taught by professional working musicians. Our faculty are performers of the highest quality who have attended the top music schools in the world. 

 

Sign up for virtual and in-person lessons here. 

Work with a MASTER TEACHER.

Students of all ages and levels work with Simon Boyar and our world class faculty.

 

Simon Boyar is a master teacher and one of the most in-demand educators of his generation. His students have been accepted to nearly every major music school in the USA. Many of his former student's are professional musicians today. Additionally, he has successfully worked with countless beginners. He has proudly started dozens upon dozens of young students down their own personal and fulfilling musical journey. He has served as Director of The Juilliard Pre-College Percussion Department and on the percussion faculty at NYU Steinhardt. He is a top tier in-demand freelance musician of the highest caliber endorsed by leading drum and percussion companies, Yamaha and Vic Firth, and he has worked with many of the top artists of our time. No other school in Westchester comes close to providing this quality of education and instruction. Learn more about Simon Boyar here. 

 

 

Simon Boyar Timpani
Tyler Katz Drum Instructor
Elijah Duncan Drum Instructor
Dolores Beck teaching a piano lesson

Work with INCREDIBLE faculty. 

We are thrilled to have some of the finest instructors in Westchester. Our instructors are qualified to teach at all levels and we even have instructors we specialize in working with beginners. 

Learn about our world class faculty here.

 

 

Paul Francis Drum Instrutor

A full suite of the highest quality musical offerings anywhere!

Achieve true greatness in ENSEMBLE.

The Simon Boyar Drum School boasts a successful ensemble program where students work closely alongside each other to create life changing musical performances. Throughout the year, students also participate in masterclasses with professional guest artists. Participants are introduced to a full spectrum of percussion ensemble and multi-genre chamber music literature. Additionally, students perform jazz standards and rock music. If you are interested in being a part of our ensemble program learn about it here.

 

 

Percussion Ensemble at Lincoln Center
STOMP Masterclass
Simon Boyar Drum School Ensemble Program
Valerie Naranjo Percussion African Gyli Masterclass
Student Drum Cover Performance
Student Piano Recital Performance

Participate in life-changing PERFORMANCES.

Students at our school have a near constant opportunity to perform and set goals. Whether one of our unique and epic studio recitals or a special event, students are given the opportunity to push themselves and create phenomenal performances

 

Online Lessons and Consults

Simon Boyar Shakere

Online lessons, consults, and services to meet ALL of your specific musical needs.  

Still want to learn and improve but don't have time for lessons? Do you need general music advice and/or career guidance? Check out our online services where you can schedule a quick and easy consult session. 

 

 

The Simon Boyar Drum Shop. Full Stop. 

We carry the finest instruments and the most pretigious brands in the world. 

Yamaha, Ludwig, Pearl, Zildjian, Sabian, Vic Firth, Mike Balter, Remo, Evans, Promark, Latin Percussion are just some of the brands we carry at the Simon Boyar Drum Shop. We have everything at every price point and customers across the Westchester County and the Tri-State Area. With us you have access to the entire catalog of incredible instruments that these companies have to offer.

 

What's even better is that as a student at the Simon Boyar Drum School, you'll receive favored price points along with professional guidance and recommendations. Simply put, there is NO BETTER PLACE to purchase your gear than at The Simon Boyar Drum Shop!!! Contact us for a professional price quote here.

 

 

Ludwig 50th Anniversary Vistalites at the Simon Boyar Drum Shop
Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple - Simon Boyar Drum Shop
Zildjian Ping Ride - Simon Boyar Drum Shop
Sabian HHX O-Zone Crash Cymbal
Latin Percussion Rope Circle Djembe
Pearl Session Studio Select at the Simon Boyar Drum Shop
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