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Drum Schools & Organizations

There are many schools for Drummers and Percussionists, but they are not all of the same caliber. Here's a listing of the world's finest schools and organizations for learning drums and percussion.

Berklee College of Music
Boston's Berklee school is the world's largest independent music college. Founded in 1945, they offer four-year degree programs as well as a number of summer programs that run a week or less. Whether you're a drummer or percussionist, you'll want to check out their annual World Percussion Festival.

Drummers Collective
Founded in 1977, this school was created by a small group of New York pro drummers. School now features the Bass Collective, Jazz ensemble and big band experience, ethnic percussion and hand drumming.

Drummers for Rudimental Mastery
DRUM takes up where the now defunct NARD (National Association of Rudimental Drummers) left off. If you want "further the art of rudimental drumming through competition and camaraderie," then this is the org for you.

Guidhall School of Music & Drama
One of the world's leading music conservatories located in the Barbican Arts Centre in London, they offer intensive one-year programs for advanced musicians planning to enter the field as pros.

Jim Royle Drum Studio
If you live in the Connecticut area check out Jim Royle's Drum Studio. Jim is not only a great guy but a terrific instructor who, along with his excellent staff, provides quality instruction in drumset and percussion. Tell him TigerBill sent you.

MIAC
MIAC, the Music Industries Association of Canada, is all dedicated to advancing the Canadian music, sound and lighting products industry. MIAC is Canada’s largest music products trade show and is held each year in August.

The MusicEdge.com
If you love music then please help to support music in your local schools. And this is the site to go to for info on how you can help support music. Plus, you'll find information on up and coming bands, current stars, a comprehensive guide to finding the right instrument for you to express yourself, and more. Check it out and tell them Tiger Bill sent you!

Musictech College
Since 1985 Musictech College has been a leader in contemporary music education, drawing the finest students and faculty both nationally and internationally. The college has developed one of the most advanced recording and production programs in the country alongside a respected school for professional musicians and future leaders in the music business. Click the above link to check them out or call them, toll free, at 800-594-9500.

NAMM
NAMM, the International Music Products Association, has been helping those in the music business become successful since 1901. Their trade show, open to all music products retailers, manufacturers, publishers, wholesalers, and distributors, takes place two times each year - in January and July.

New Jersey School of Percussion
If you're ever in West Orange, New Jersey, check this school out. Owned and operated by Glenn Weber (my second Drum Instructor), it also houses his Drum Shop. Glenn and his staff, which at this writing included Joe Morello, offer an extensive variety of courses for drummers and percussionists. If you stop in, don't forget to tell them the Tiger sent you.

Percussive Arts Society
Whether or not you want to join this not-for-profit organization (and I highly recommend that you join), check out their site. You’ll find drum and percussion info, publications, research materials, and links to others in the percussive community. You can also download the PAS International Drum Rudiments. The PAS has been around since May of 1961.

Percussion Institute of Technology
Here's a school in Hollywood, California, where you can "live, sleep, eat, and breathe music." The Percussion Institute is one school of six schools that make up the Musicians Institute. Ten-week non-Certificate to four-year Bachelor of Music Degree programs are available.

Recording Connection
This is an established music industry school where students train for careers as professional recording engineers. Train around your current job part-time, nights, or weekends. Your school is an actual recording studio in your town and your teacher is a working pro who trains you one-on-one. No experience required. Call them toll-free for a free video or DVD and check it out.

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