Your drumming journey starts here!

Personalized online drum lessons for adults and teens - beginner to advanced, with pro-level guidance.

This is perfect for you if…

  • You've always wanted to play drums but never knew where to start

  • You’ve got a drum kit (or just sticks and a pad!) collecting dust

  • You learn better with structure and personalized guidance

  • You want to improve faster without wasting time on random YouTube videos

  • You’re ready to level up your grooves, fills, and timing

  • You’ve hit a plateau and need expert feedback to break through

  • You want to jam with other musicians and feel confident doing it

  • You’re looking for flexible lessons that fit your schedule

What you’ll learn 📚

  • Master rhythms and grooves

  • Play your favorite songs

  • Improve timing and technique

  • Read drum notation

  • Learn to improvise

  • Drum fills

  • Different genres

  • Rock, pop, punk, country, funk, hip hop, jazz

  • Whatever you’d like!

Meet your instructor

I’m here to make sure music becomes a rewarding, lasting part of your life!

Whether you're picking up sticks for the first time or leveling up your skills, these online drum lessons are built around you, your goals, your pace, your style.

With over a decade of experience teaching drums, Johnny offers more than just instruction, he brings personalized guidance tailored to your skill level, age, and musical interests. You’ll get clear, focused lessons designed to help you grow, stay motivated, and actually enjoy the process.

From rock to jazz to everything in between, you’ll gain real-world techniques, pro-level insight, and a teaching approach that adapts to you. And thanks to flexible online sessions, you can learn from anywhere, no commute, no pressure, just progress.

If you're ready to take your musicianship to the next level, Johnny’s lessons will help you get there with the support, structure, and creativity to make it happen!

Student testimonials ✨

“I am 67 years old and fulfilling a lifelong dream of leaning to play drum set. I love it! And smile and laugh for joy when I practice. Johnny opened the door to bring joy back and as a bonus, I am making much faster progress with him. I am grateful to have found him.” - Gerriann J

“I’ve wanted to play drums, for as long as I can remember, but had some major doubts in my ability. Now, 2 months of lessons with Johnny, I'm progressing so much faster. I can honestly say he's everything I was looking for in an instructor.” - Pat B

“Virtual lessons with Johnny have exceeded my expectations. I can tell he spends time outside of our lessons to think about ways to help me learn. He lays out a plan when we start each lesson and afterward provides a summary of what we worked on along with helpful practice materials.” - Andrew B

“I really enjoy working with Johnny! He's professional, experienced and easy to work with. He is also very accommodating and caters the lessons to your individual needs.” - Dee D

“Johnny Wicker was an amazing drum instructor. His patience, knowledge, and positive attitude most definitely made learning effective and fun. He helped me to achieve more than I thought possible. Johnny’s friendly personality and genuine enthusiasm for drumming made each lesson a pleasure.” - Joseph B

How it works ⚙️

Step-by-step (1-2-3) of how to get started:

  1. Schedule your meet and greet

  2. Select your package

  3. Start your drumming journey

Lesson packages 🎁

1 month - The Intro Session

$300

A one-month experience to explore the drums, build confidence, and ignite your rhythm.

  • Includes 4 lessons (45 mins each)

  • 1 lesson a week

  • Lesson recaps

  • Practice material

Most Popular 🥁

3 month - The Groove Series

$900 $840

Dive deeper into your drumming identity with guided sessions designed to refine your skills and develop flow.

  • Includes 12 lessons (45 mins each)

  • $60 in savings

  • 1 lesson a week

  • Lesson recaps

  • Practice material

Best Savings 🥁

6 month - The Signature Sound Series

$1,800 $1,680

A transformative experience to shape your unique style, enhance technique, and elevate artistry.

  • Includes 24 lessons (45 mins each)

  • $120 in savings

  • 1 lesson a week

  • Lesson recaps

  • Practice material

FAQ’s

  • Lessons will be taught using zoom.

  • Scheduling and billing will be conducted through Fons, a site designed specifically for music lessons.

  • Sticks, practice pad, acoustic drum set, or electronic drum set.

  • Yes, a zoom link will be provided in appointment notifications via email.

  • Zoom has adjustable audio settings specifically designed for musicians and allows us to play clearly with a touch of finesse.

  • In front of the kit or off to the side.

  • You can still schedule your free meet and greet without a drum kit. You can also take lessons with sticks and a practice pad. Glad to provide kit recommendations if needed!

Bonus content

In this video lesson, explore various crash cymbal placements with play along exercises and attached practice material.

Refine your kit set up for optimal performance with this free tutorial on setting up like a pro, whether at home or at the gig.

Schedule today while there are still spots available!