Drum Lessons NY – in Queens, Manhattan, & Online

Welcome to my Drum Lessons NY website! My name is Matt Ritter.

“For me, Matt’s approach to learning broke through where a handful of teachers and a dozen books did not, really.”

 - Chris O.

“His wealth of knowledge, positive attitude, enthusiasm and generosity make him the best teacher I’ve ever had.”

- Judy W.

If you have a dream of playing the drums, or of playing the drums better, I can help you achieve it. To read a little about my background, my students, and my teaching approach, make sure to have a look at the Quick Facts page of this website.

I will also offer a brief overview here. I began teaching drum lessons in New York, NY in 1996. Since then, I have worked with over 400 students and taught many thousands of drum lessons. NYC being as diverse as it is, I have been able to work with people from all walks of life. Many of my students have been complete beginners hoping to learn to play the drums.  On the other end of the spectrum, I have also given drum lessons to professional NY drummers, an indie rock star, a Latin Grammy Award nominee, and a major international drumming celebrity. Whatever the level and goals of the student, I do my best to make our drum lessons productive and fun!

I currently have 2 separate teaching studios, allowing me to offer drum lessons in Queens as well as drum lessons in Manhattan.  To get more information about my private drum lessons in New York, NY or about my long distance online drum lessons, please feel free to browse around this website.  I think you will find that it provides all of the information you could possibly want about studying drums with me.  If you would like to read a summary of main points, you can visit my Quick Facts page. Or, if you prefer, you can head straight to the Lesson Details page.  That is where you will find my prices and other specifics so that we can begin to move your drumming forward as soon as possible.

Thanks for visiting my Drum Lessons NY website! Happy drumming!

Matt Ritter
Drum Teacher in NYC and Online
Writer and Producer of the world-renowned bass drum technique video, Unburying The Beater