In-home drum lessons · South Bay, CA
What Students and Families Are Saying
Real experiences from parents, young students, and adult beginners learning drums at home with David Montoya.
Most recent review
Making music exciting for young students.
Brittany · 5-star Google reviewMr. David has been an incredible drum instructor for our 7 and 5 year old children. He is patient, engaging, and truly knows how to connect with young students. His lessons are so much fun that our kids eagerly look forward to seeing him twice a week.
What has impressed us most is how much he has inspired their love of music. We never have to remind them to practice, they pick up their drumsticks and play every day on their own because they genuinely enjoy it. Mr. David has created a positive, encouraging environment where learning feels exciting and rewarding.
We are so grateful for his dedication and highly recommend him to any family looking for a talented, supportive, and enthusiastic drum instructor!
Featured adult student story
It is never too late to start drumming.
I’ve been taking drum lessons from David for a while now & every lesson I learn something new & helpful. I am an adult who has always enjoyed watching the drummer & have a desire to learn as best as I can. David is a great teacher who adapts to what you want to get out of the lessons. I don’t plan on being in a band (although it’s my dream), but I come with my set of songs that interest me & David breaks down how I can play them. I’ve learned so much & always can’t wait for my next lesson to continue to learn. Thanks David for all you do to help this old lady fulfill one of her dreams.Adult drum student · Google review
Parent and student reviews
Patient teaching that meets students where they are.
Families value clear communication, flexible instruction, and lessons personalized to the individual student.
From the moment we signed our daughter up for drum lessons, David was super communicative and engaging. He went above and beyond to suggest drum kit options, a lesson book she would be referencing in class, and scheduled us in when we couldn't make it to our regular class time. David's teaching style is very approachable for students, especially younger ones (our daughter is 7). His classes aren't just about learning how to play drums; they are a holistic approach to the appreciation of music! They are an all-encompassing experience of learning how to read music with practical application on a percussive instrument while also giving the student the freedom and space to just rock out and let loose! He is demonstrative, positive, and a joy to have as a teacher. Thank you David for being an inspiration to our daughter!Parent of a young student
My kids have been working with David (drums) and Laura (guitar). Both teachers have been wonderful and know how to engage kids and meet them where they're at. David has been especially supportive, always checking in and offering to send follow up tips and videos to help with practicing. He's really become part of the family. You can't go wrong with this music school. They have top notch quality teachers.Parent review
Teacher David is patient and motivating. Regardless of my son’s mood or attention span, David meets him where he is. He goes above and beyond with check-ins between classes and homework videos. My son is learning the basics of drumming and has shown more interest in beats, counting, and different speeds. He has not lost motivation, and we are very pleased with his instruction.Parent of a beginner
My daughter and I are very grateful to David, he is a very patient teacher, and I am very happy that my daughter has a music class with david.Parent review
These classes were EXACTLY what we were looking for! David was always welcoming and adapted to my son and his way of learning. Any time we had a suggestion he would listen. He is very professional and communicative.5-star Google review
David works at my pace and goes above and beyond to help me understand the music, even taking the time to write out a custom drum key for me. His rates are very reasonable, and he is flexible with schedule adjustments. The student is always the priority, and David is great at finding a way to teach everyone in a way they will learn.Adult student · Google review
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