Building Confident Musicians Through Rhythm, Discipline, and Creativity

The Percussion Studio provides professional percussion and drum lessons for children, teens, students, and adults across the Hampton Roads area.

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15+ Years of Professional Teaching & Performance Experience

Whether a student is just beginning, preparing for school band or auditions, or returning to music as an adult, our instruction focuses on strong fundamentals, confidence, and long-term musical growth.

  • Ages 6–Adult

  • All Skill Levels Welcome

  • Private Lessons

  • Small Group Sessions

  • Performances & Clinics

What We Offer

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    Private Percussion Lessons

    One-on-one instruction tailored to each student’s goals, level, and learning style. Lessons may include snare drum, drum set, mallets, timpani, and auxiliary percussion, with an emphasis on technique, music reading, and confidence.

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  • Music teacher instructs children playing percussion instruments in a music classroom.

    Small Group Sessions

    Ideal for siblings, friends, drumline sections, and ensemble players who want to grow together. Group sessions focus on timing, listening, ensemble balance, and musicality in a collaborative setting.

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    Book a Professional Percussionist

    Quincy Brown is available for select performances, workshops, clinics, and educational engagements throughout the Hampton Roads area.

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Why Study Percussion?

Percussion offers benefits that extend far beyond music. Through structured, hands-on instruction, students develop skills that support both musical progress and everyday growth.

Students build:

  • Focus and sustained attention

  • Confidence and comfort performing

  • Coordination, timing, and control

  • Discipline and structured thinking

  • Creative expression through rhythm

At The Percussion Studio, percussion is taught as both a musical craft and a foundation for personal development.

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Meet the Principal Percussionist

Quincy Brown

Quincy Brown is a professional percussionist with over 15 years of experience performing and teaching at a high level. He currently serves with the United States Air Force Heritage Band of America and has performed for audiences around the world.

As an educator, Quincy brings clarity, structure, and encouragement to every lesson. His teaching approach emphasizes strong fundamentals, measurable progress, and confidence both on and off the stage.

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Ready to Get Started?

Join families across Hampton Roads who trust The Percussion Studio for focused, professional percussion instruction.

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