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DRUM PADS WITH JOHN

Ready to drum up your Sunday afternoons? 

Group Drum Pads with John is BACK! This class is designed to bring beginner/intermediate drummers together for an inspiring start to their week. Students will build confidence, get in solid practice time, and boost their progress week after week.
Winter Session: Every Sunday, February 1 – March 22
12–1 PM in The Pocket


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Single Class: $29  |  Full Session: $192 ($24 per class)
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What You'll Learn:

  • Stick Control & Rudiments: Build precision through foundational pad techniques.
  • Rhythm Reading: Learn to count rhythms aloud and read basic notation.
  • Coordination & Timing: Practice playing with a metronome and transitioning between strokes.

Drum pads are not just a warm-up tool; they’re the foundation of drum mastery. Every beat, rhythm, and technique starts here, making them the true centerpiece of learning to play drums!

What To Bring:

Drum sticks if you've got them and readiness to learn!
​Sticks are available for purchase at 7DC. Pads provided onsite.
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Meet Your Instructor

John Heinze teaches at 7DrumCity three days a week and brings a ton of heart to every lesson. He’s a great listener and a laid-back, patient instructor with great energy. With a deep well of teaching materials, exercises, and beats, John can craft lessons that meet any drummer where they are… from total beginners to seasoned players looking to level up.

A lifelong student of the craft, John holds a joint music degree from Parkland College and Northeastern Illinois University and is constantly sharpening his own skills. Outside the classroom, he plays in several DC bands, including funk/soul powerhouse Everyday Everybody and punk outfit Trashboat and the Ambush, and leads the jam nights at Bossa Bistro + Lounge.

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  • Lessons
    • Private Lessons >
      • Submit an Inquiry
      • Book an intro
      • Private Lessons Policy
      • Student Concerts
    • Group Classes >
      • Drums >
        • Drum Pads with John
        • Drum Pads with Wayne
        • Kids Hand Drums (age 4-8)
      • Voice >
        • Voice Foundations
        • Int/Adv Vocal Performance
        • Int/Adv Voice Masterclass
      • Theory/Production >
        • Theory Lab
      • Kids Music Exploration >
        • Mini Musicians (age 0-3)
        • Music, Movement, and More! (Age 4-6)
    • Meet Our Teachers
    • Drum Transcriptions
  • Rooms
  • The Pocket
    • About Our Venue
    • Book a Show
    • Rent The Pocket
    • Bar Menu
  • Flashband
  • Camp
  • Community Programs
    • Tuesday Open Mic
    • Open House Jams
    • Demo Day
    • Community Partnerships
  • INFO
    • Careers
    • Report an Issue
    • Privacy Policy
  • Opus Login