Drum & Percussion Coaching
Valtriva coaches rhythm fundamentals, kit technique and real band-playing groove — from your first beat to holding down a set with a full band.
"I could play fast fills but couldn't keep steady time to save my life. Groove work fixed that in two months."
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About Valtriva
Founded by touring session drummer Marlow Deshane, Valtriva was built on a simple belief: flashy fills mean nothing without rock-solid time. Every student builds real groove and internal timing before chasing speed or complexity.
Our Programs
From your first beat to your next gig — every program builds the groove that actually holds a band together.
Timing, sticking and coordination that builds a rock-solid foundation.
Hand and foot technique, dynamics and control across the full drum kit.
Playing in the pocket, reading a song and locking in with a full band.
Rock, funk, jazz and Latin grooves — building a versatile stylistic vocabulary.
Patient, encouraging lessons for kids and adults picking up drums for the first time.
Fully personalized sessions built around your next gig, audition or recording.
Studio Schedule
| Day | Afternoon | Early Evening | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Beginner Foundations | Rhythm Fundamentals | Kit Technique |
| Tue | Styles & Genres | 1:1 Coaching Slots | Groove & Band Playing |
| Wed | Beginner Foundations | Rhythm Fundamentals | Kit Technique |
| Thu | Styles & Genres | 1:1 Coaching Slots | Groove & Band Playing |
| Fri | Beginner Foundations | Open Studio Hour | — |
| Sat | Group Jam Session | Performance Workshop | — |
| Sun | — | Online Lessons Only | — |
Student Stories
"My timing used to drift all over the place. A metronome-based approach fixed it faster than I thought possible."
"My daughter went from bedroom practice pad to playing in her school's jazz band within a year."
"Landed my first paid gig after a season of band-playing coaching. Finally felt ready to actually play with people."
Pricing
$48/lesson
$165/month
$299/month
Come sit behind the kit and meet your teacher — no cost, no obligation.
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