The most exciting, fun, and engaging place to take drum and percussion lessons in Westchester!
We are the best place to take drum and percussion lessons in Westchester. With programs for beginners to programs for the most advanced players. All ages. We have the ability, talent, and expertise to meet you exactly where you are.
Simon Boyar School of Drums and Percussion is the ONLY school in Westchester, NY where students can truly study every aspect of drums and percussion. Our students take lessons on drum set, snare drum, timpani, marimba, vibes. congas, djembe, and many other instruments. We have the faculty and resources to create the most vibrant, optimal, and welcoming environment for learning.
A truly inspired musical experience with professional musicians who are the top drummers and percussionists.
Professional, Personal, POWERFUL!
At the Simon Boyar School of Drums and Percussion, we believe students learn best when working with professional musicians.
Our owner and founder Simon Boyar is a master performing artist and educator. He has had the honor and privilege of working with countless students throughout his career and he has built an entire community of drum and percussion enthusiasts through engaging and inspiring custom tailored lessons that meet the individual needs of each student. He is a true expert at discovering how a student learns best and applying it to a carefully crafted curriculum. Simon gets results and he is hands down one of the best in the industry. Learn more about Simon here.
The Simon Boyar School of Drums and Percussion also boasts a roster of world-class drum and percussion faculty who have the ability to work with a variety of students at all ages and skill levels.
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Fully equipped with the resources to provide everyone with the ultimate experience in drum and percussion lessons.
Professional Working Musician Environment
Our studio is a state of the art pinnacle of the professional working drummer and percussionist. It includes dozens of house drum sets and cymbals, timpani, marimbas, vibraphones, xylophone, concert bells, various hand drums, a large variety of percussion instruments, a full production studio, and so much more. We have multiple fully equipped teaching studios, we run two percussion ensemble programs, and host multiple studio recitals and events. It's an exciting place to take lessons.
At the Simon Boyar School of Drums and Percussion you can:
- Take lessons as a beginner and start your musical journey the right way
- Study all instruments - drum set, timpani, mallets, congas, djembe
- Work on parts for school
- Prepare for NYSSMA all levels
- Prepare for All-State
- Prepare for College Auditions
- Prepare for and apply to Summer Festivals
- Prepare for auditions of any kind.
- We offer lessons for advanced players. If you a professional musician, consult with Simon Boyar today.
We are truly the only place to either begin your musical journey or take things to the next level. Additionally, as an instrument retail outlet the Simon Boyar Drum School and Shop is constantly stocking drums, cymbals, sticks, mallets, drum heads, bags, and cases. The convenience and overall experience is unparalleled.
A monthly scheduling policy, flexibility, and no contracts!
Great lessons mean real commitment. No one anywhere disputes that. However, it's also important for students to take things one step at a time. Our easy monthly scheduling policy allows for this. There is some room for flexibility and students can sign up with the confidence that their relationship with the Simon Boyar Drum School is free to evolve over time. For more information about our flexible lesson scheduling policy contact us.
Beginners Welcome and Encouraged!
Did you know that despite our reputation for the highest quality student education, most of our students started as beginners? What are you waiting for? Get started today!
A Thriving Community of Adult Students!
It's never too late to get started! We are proud to work with adult students of all ages and levels. Our monthly scheduling policy allows for flexibility and we are happy to work with your busy schedule. Learn more about our adult lessons and programs here.
Real Results at Any and All Levels!
Our students and families make music a part of their life and we specialize in giving them the tools to make this happen at any and all levels. In Westchester, our students are the leaders in their band programs. In addition to our thriving program for beginners, many of our students have been accepted to All-County, All-State, and beyond. Our most serious students have been accepted to the top music schools in the world and many are professional musicians today.
Full NYSSMA Prep All Instruments, All Levels, Let's Go!
NYSSMA is an opportunity to learn and excel. Prepare for NYSSMA with a pro and get the most out of your experience at the Simon Boyar School of Drums and Percussion. We offer specialized NYSSMA preparation packages and we can even help you with purchasing the sheet music. Ask about our NYSSMA prep packages here.
College Prep
In what is a true testament to the full spectrum of our unparalleled services, we are proud to offer full college audition prep. If you are a young musician who is looking to pursue a career in music, audition for college, or even pursue a music minor in college, Simon Boyar is the ONLY person you should be working with. He has extensive experience in this area and Simon's students have been accepted to the top music schools in the world. As the former director of The Juilliard Pre-College Percussion Department, Simon’s career in education began with preparing prodigy students for elite acceptance to schools including but not limited to The Juilliard School, The Curtis Institute, Manhattan School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, and the Eastman School of Music. From this excellent foundation, Simon was able to develop an elite specialized approach to serve the needs of young aspiring musicians across the country. Whether you are a serious student with your sights set on a top tier music school or a student simply wishing to apply for a scholarship and create a competitive audition worthy of one, Simon Boyar is the only teacher and mentor with the right experience to help you. We even offer full audio/video recording packages if you need help putting it all together. We do it all. The clock is ticking. Reach out today to learn more!
