Drums and percussion lessons
Peter Tavella has been one of LA’s most popular and successful drum and percussion teachers for more than 35 years. Thousands of people have enjoyed learning to play drums under his instruction.

Pete customizes the right program for each student and accepts students of all ages and experience, including young children, and those with special needs.
Students he has taught have gone on to play in successful rock bands and other musical ensembles. His students have been accepted to Berklee School of Music, Musicians Institute, USC, UCLA, LA Music Academy, LA Junior Philharmonic, LA County High School for the Arts and Disney’s Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra.
Pete studied at LA City College, Cal State LA, Cal State Northridge, and Musicians Institute.
His teachers included Raynor Carroll, Bill Douglas, Ralph Humphrey, Joe Porcaro and Mel Zelnick.
30-MINUTE LESSONS
$144/mo
- 4 private lessons a month
- 30-minute lessons
- Add 25% for 5 lessons/month
- First lesson always free!
- In-home lessons available. Call for more info
45-MINUTE LESSONS
$216/mo
- 4 private lessons a month
- 45-minute lessons
- Add 25% for 5 lessons/month
- First lesson always free!
- In-home lessons available. Call for more info
60-MINUTE LESSONS
$288/mo
- 4 private lessons a month
- 60-minute lessons
- Add 25% for 5 lessons/month
- First lesson always free!
- In-home lessons available. Call for more info
Find out more
If you’d like more information about private, in-store music lessons with one of our many dedicated and talented teachers, contact Adam’s Music in West Los Angeles today!