Drum Lessons with Andrew Payne

"I haven't found any of this on YouTube."

That's something I hear quite a lot from my students who purchased a drum set thinking that they could learn what they needed online.
While there may be exceptions to the rule, drumming content creators are focused on quick hits featuring a cool fill or groove, a product review, or play-along to a popular song. Consider this question. Do you really want to learn from someone who is entirely focused on content creation, while never playing in a band or working professionally? You may be surprised to find how many YouTube/TikTok stars have zero experience actually performing in the real world.
A real music education requires far more than bits of info here and there. You need a focused path of learning, collecting the skills that will help you master the instrument over time. Having a private instructor that can monitor your progress and coach you along the way is invaluable.
Let's get you started on the real path to drumming success.
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Merry Christmas Everyone!

TURN IT UP. TEAR IT DOWN.

Rules? Break ‘em. Tempos? Push ‘em.

Learn drums like you’re gearing up for your first world tour.
In-person or online, Andrew Payne turns rookies into rock warriors.
Your beat. Your rebellion.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, our drum lessons are here to help you groove, improve your technique, and unleash your inner rhythm master! 🥁✨

📅 Flexible scheduling (in person or virtual)
🎧 Lessons for ages 7 and up & skill levels

YOUR BEAT. YOUR STAGE.

From your first stick click to your first encore, the journey starts here.

Andrew Payne brings 35+ years of pro drumming to guide you every step—local lessons in Hampton Roads or live online anywhere.

What’s your go-to pump-up song before you play?

Drop it below 👇

Let’s build the ultimate drummer’s playlist!

Learning something new — whether it’s your first drum groove or a complex fill — takes patience, persistence, and passion.

You won’t master it overnight, but every practice, every repetition, every missed beat moves you closer to greatness.

Stay consistent. Stay curious. Keep hitting the drums (and your goals).

About Andrew Payne:

A native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Andrew has been playing drums for over 35 years. He started playing professionally at the age of 16 and has been teaching music since 1987. He attended the Berklee College of Music, where he won two scholarships including a Buddy Rich award. Andrew went on to tour and become the Music Director for Grammy Award winning CCM artist Rebecca St. James. He also toured with Michael Sweet of Stryper fame. He has held product endorsements with Attack drum heads and Pro-Mark drumsticks.

Did you know? 🥁
Playing drums for just 30 minutes can burn up to 200 calories—that’s like a workout with a backbeat. 💪🔥

Music for your soul, fitness for your body.

Q&A with Andrew Payne: Part Three

Tell us about the various Windborne shows and how they impact you:

If someone told me as a kid that I would someday travel around the world, playing the music of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd I'd have been stunned. How cool is that? Every show is enjoyable and challenging in its own way, whether it's the lighter feel of The Eagles, the funky dance grooves of Michael Jackson or the power and complexity of Led Zeppelin. Along with the music, the opportunity to meet and perform with so many fantastic musicians from around the country has been wonderful. Everyone sets such a high standard for themselves when preparing for these shows. It's an honor to work with them and call them friends. …and it has really bumped up my Facebook friend numbers.

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