Private drum kit instruction for children, teens, and adults in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. Build coordination, timing, and a genuine sense of groove from week one. All experience levels are welcome.
Rhythm is the heartbeat of all music, and the drum kit is where rhythm comes alive physically. Learning to coordinate all four limbs independently rewires the brain in ways that benefit every other aspect of musicianship — and many aspects of life beyond music. Drum students develop extraordinary focus, listening skills, and physical awareness that carry into school, work, and relationships.
At Zebie Music Lessons in Ann Arbor, drum study is grounded in real music from the very beginning. Zebie teaches students to play along with songs they love, building technique and reading within a musical context rather than through isolated exercises. Whether the student dreams of playing rock, funk, jazz, or simply holding down a solid beat for their own enjoyment, lessons are shaped around those goals.
The studio is located at 1200 Wines Dr in Ann Arbor, a short drive from Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and the rest of Washtenaw County. Zebie teaches drummers of all ages, from children discovering the thrill of their first backbeat to adults returning to an instrument they have always wanted to learn.
Limb independence is the core technical challenge of the drum kit. Zebie breaks it down methodically, building from simple patterns to full four-limb coordination.
Playing in time is not mechanical — it is musical. Students develop a deep internal pulse and learn the feel of different styles: rock, funk, blues, and jazz.
Standard drum notation, including the PAS rudiments, taught as tools for musical expression rather than dry technical hurdles.
From the first lessons, students play along with recordings and eventually with live accompaniment. The goal is always making music, not just practising patterns.
Children take to the drum kit with remarkable natural enthusiasm. There is nothing abstract about hitting something and hearing a satisfying sound come out. Zebie channels that enthusiasm into real skill development, helping young drummers build control, dynamics, and listening skills without ever dampening their joy in playing. Parents are often surprised at how quickly their children develop discipline at the kit — precisely because the instrument rewards focused effort so directly.
Adult drum students frequently arrive with a specific agenda: they want to play in a band, they want to improve their timing for another instrument, or they simply want the physical and mental workout that drumming provides. Zebie treats adult students as collaborators in their own learning, helping them progress efficiently toward their personal goals while keeping the experience genuinely enjoyable.
Every new student begins with a free trial lesson. There is no commitment and no pressure. Call (248) 933-3048 or fill out the contact section below to schedule a time to sit behind the kit and feel what drumming with a great teacher can be.
Free trial lesson for every new student. No obligation. Just rhythm, honestly taught.
(248) 933-30481200 Wines Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 · zrybinski@hotmail.com