Pedro is a fantastic instructor. He is incredible knowledgable and a very patient instructor. I highly recommend him as an instructor!

Pedro is an amazing teacher. He is patient and encouraging. He adjusted to my goals and interests. He played piano along with my drumming many times. Every lesson was fun and I looked forward to each one. read more

We loved our time with Drum Lessons Austin! Pedro has a calm, effective teaching style which was perfect for my 8 year old son. I would highly recommend him! read more

Pedro is truly amazing to work with! He is direct and patient. My son gets easily distracted and sometimes can get discouraged; and Pedro has a great ability to redirected him and helped him focus on the task at hand. Pedro also has been incredibly supportive of some of the changes in schedule that we have had to make. He offer options and suggestions that took into consideration the needs of my son and our family. My son says " he is a funny and happy guy. The classes are nice and smooth and he is nice. I have learned a lot" Can't recommend enough!!!! read more

Pedro has been great: knowledgeable and patient. Offers helpful feedback. Starts playing with you right away so you aren't just practicing rudiments. Highly recommend. read more

Pedro is a great teacher for adults. I've been taking weekly lessons for about 6 months now (I was a complete beginner). He makes the lessons fun, we talk a lot about music and different drummers, and he is very patient with my poor sense of timing. Highly recommended!!! read more

Pedro has been my 14 year old daughter's drum instructor for several years now- even through the pandemic! We were able to continue lessons virtually which was really important to be able to maintain some sort of normalcy during that time. He is patient and adaptive to each individual students needs. He's got a great sense of humor and can be serious and motivating at the same time. One particular thing I like is that he plays keyboard along with the student as they are drumming, which really allows them to understand how the percussion sounds with the melody. We are very thankful for Pedro and recommend him highly! read more

Pedro is a great teacher for our 9 year old. We've been taking lessons for a year now and have been quite happy. Pedro is patient and fun to work with. He does a good job keeping his students motivated and interested in learning. read more

Pedro is an awesome instructor. He connects with kids and makes drumming fun. Highly recommend!

Pedro is an absolutely fantastic instructor! Very chill and laid back. I had basically no prior music experience his patient and structured approach helped me learn he fundamentals of drumming very quickly. Not only is he teaching me to play the drums, but also to understand the music structure behind what I am playing. Would 100% recommend. read more

We love Pedro! My son has been seeing him for drum lessons on and off for a couple years now, starting at age 4. Our son was young, indeed, but Pedro took him on as a client regardless and catered his lessons to his age by using colors and shapes to help him learn to read music. Pedro has a fantastic sense of humor and a knack for keeping the kids having fun while also learning to play. In a World where it "takes a village", I am thankful that Pedro is part of ours. I feel strongly that it's important for children to have positive adult role models outside of the home [in addition to in the home] and that is exactly what Pedro is to my son. I am forever grateful for that. read more

My previous drum teacher moved and I found myself in the unfortunate position of looking for someone new. For me it's difficult as I'm looking for someone that can teach me the way I need to learn. I don't respond well to the old-fashioned rudiments on a practice pad routine, so I really dreaded this process. I'm also looking for someone that has a feel for the drummers I admire so they can better understand how my thought process works. For me, finding the right teacher is more than just someone that's a proficient player and can explain the lesson. It's really a relationship...the right teacher can understand where you're coming from and be able to help you achieve your goals, understand your strengths and weaknesses and connect with you in musical way. I probably read through the profile of every drum teacher in Austin, but after I checked out Pedro's website, I could tell somehow he was different than the other teachers I'd researched. After my first hour lesson today, I know I'm going to learn more from him than anyone I've worked with before. Pedro has a really great way about him and is genuinely interested in making you a better player. In my introductory lesson, he walked me through something I thought would take some time to get worked out but he had me playing it by the end of the hour. He's also encouraging me to work on some form issues by way of explaining why it's important and why it will make me a better player. I can really embrace logic like that as a lot of teachers will only tell you to do something this way or that way...Pedro will walk you through the process and how it can and will improve your playing. I'm probably not his typical student, but I get the feeling he teaches a fair amount of adults like me, as well as beginners of all ages. I really fought taking lesson for a long time, but if I'd found Pedro years ago, I know I would be an infinitely better player at this point in my life. If you're looking for an passionate and enthusiastic yet down to earth teacher that will teach in the way you need to learn, Pedro is your guy. Already looking forward to my next lesson! read more

I've only had two 30 minute lessons with Pedro and I've already learned more about drum music theory than I've learned in the past ten years. I have no doubt that he's going to improve my drumming skills considerably in a very short time. read more

By far one of the best gifts to myself was taking drum lessons with Pedro! You learn so much in the first few lessons that you see the difference and improvement right away. But you get way more than just a drum lesson... you get a personalized, amazing coaching experience with a talented, knowledgeable and incredible musician. Pure joy to behold - staying on beat with Pedro - who is a true gem, a kind human, and a wonderful teacher and friend! read more

Great teacher. Very patient and my playing improved ten fold.

As a "mature" student, I have to admit I was a little intimidated about learning drums, especially since I'd never had any musical experience before. Meeting Pedro, and learning from him, has been an amazing experience. Pedro is super relaxed, incredibly fun, and also, very goal oriented. In a very short period of time I've started to develop my confidence playing the drums, while also focusing on technique, and music theory, all in a practical way. I highly recommend Pedro, especially for folks starting their musical journey later in life. read more

Pedro is a really great teacher. My son has such fun at his lessons, on top of actually learning something. He makes sure the kids take it seriously, but also taps into their creativity encouraging them to try new things. It's a very interactive format in which Pedro plays keyboard while our son drums. One of the most delightful experiences was the Spring Recital he put on with another local teacher at Spider House. The kids got to collaborate with other students/instruments and get a taste of what live performances are like and how it feels to be a rock star :) Highly recommend Pedro as a teacher! read more

Pedro is a great teacher, especially for those of us who are getting a late start on the drums (I started lessons with him when I had just turned 47). He's good at helping a new student get the fundamentals down and he has taught me to play some of my favorite songs. I strongly recommend Pedro for students of any age or skill level. read more

This is by far the best music lesson experience I've had. Pedro is a top notch musician and has so much to offer. The lessons are filled with fun, from corny jokes to crazy rhythm patterns, he has it all. I gave it a shot and the knowledge he gave me has led me to do great things. A+ all the way :) read more

Pedro really is a great teacher. We've had two children take drum lessons from him, and he's very patient and he connects with them and speaks with them on their level so that they don't feel intimidated. He very quickly helped them learn the basics, and had them playing along with songs that they liked so that they were interested in playing on their own. But the best part of drum lessons from Pedro are the recitals; instead of typical (boring) recitals, the kids form groups and actually perform on stage like a real rock show! (In front of a packed house!!) Our kids have now had the experience of being in a band and performing on stage to a very excited crowd, and it has them hooked!! If you want to help your kids catch the vision of playing an instrument and performing for the love of it, then I can't recommend Pedro highly enough. read more

Pedro is an exceptional instructor. He is kind yet firm when it comes to form and technique. I have a lot of fun learning from him. He is also very personable. I love the way he has a long term structure & plan to drums instruction. Amazing mentor. read more

Pedro is an exceptional drum teacher to my 9 year old son. When asked what he liked best about Pedro, my son answered that he's patient and very cool. So true! From the very beginning Pedro was able to tune into his personality and learning style and really teach to his individual needs and desires. Also, Pedro has taken the time to familiarize himself with the music that inspires my son and incorporate this into each lesson. What I love the most about drum lessons with Pedro is that after three months my son is not only making great progress with the drums, he is also a more confident kid in general. This is due, in large part, to Pedro's supportive and affirmative teaching style. read more

Pedro is a very cool teacher! Very personable, fun, and patient. I was not familiar with drumming at all when I started lessons about almost 3 months ago. I would never thought that I reached this stage of drumming! What I notice since the beginning, Pedro tried to understand me, what I like, and the way I sense music..and he teaches based on these aspects! Another thing that helps me alot is while I play, Pedro plays along on piano...it was so much fun and makes so much different! I tried this at home by having a few of my favorite songs on, and jumping in to follow to beat. Thanks Pedro :) read more

Pedro is very personable and has a wonderful step-by-step approach to teaching the drums. He is very laid-back and patient with newbie mistakes. I appreciate that he often gives me a choice to go ahead with the lesson as he had structured it, or to learn a song I really like instead. He'll pull up the sheet music and the song and teach me how to play along. Unexpectedly, I've learned a lot more about music in general just from comments he makes throughout the lesson. I would recommend him to anyone from the casual student looking for fun, relaxed lessons to the serious student seeking an excellent coach who encourages creativity. read more

Pedro is an outstanding teacher. Knowledgeable, patient, supportive, creative & professional. My 13 year old has taken lessons for the past 2.5 years. Besides becoming a better drummer, his confidence level to be able to perform live has also skyrocketed. We are fortunate to have experienced Drum Lessons Austin. Highly recommend Pedro no matter your age or level of ability -- he's got it covered. read more

Pedro's a GREAT drum teacher. He adjusts to your kids' pace and really helps them to develop. It's been wonderful to see our son enjoy himself and improve. Pedro's methods are a great mix of focusing on technique and learning beats (and variations on them), and then using all that to play the drum parts of your favorite songs. His yearly recitals, held at real music venues around town, are a blast: with a stage and big speakers and a sound engineer, and all the parents in the audience. Super fun. Highly recommended. read more

Pedro is a great teacher, who really helps you develop the skills you need and then encourages you to branch out and experiment! My favorite part of my lessons with him is when we jam out - I'll play one of the beats we're learning and he'll play along on the piano, which really gives you a good feel for what it's like to play in a band with other people! I would definitely recommend him to anybody looking to pick up drums and have fun doing it! read more

Pedro is an incredible teacher ! My son is almost 10 and has been a student at Drum Lessons Austin for 2 years. In that time we have seen, not only his musicianship go from 0 to 100, but his self-confidence, focus, concentration and pride in any artistic endeavor he attempts has also improved exponentially. I cannot recommend Pedro highly enough! read more

My daughter (15) loves Pedro and playing the drums. She just started playing this year and has been so enthusiastic about her lessons and her playing that she's trying to start a band. Pedro is easy to work with, quick to reply to communications and really instills a love of drumming. read more

Pedro rocks! I decided to take lessons with him, not really knowing where to go in Austin-- turned out to be a great decision. He is a chill, laid back dude who is passionate about what he does. He's eager to impart his knowledge on his students and help them get where they want to go, whether that is getting down specific songs, learning theory or the structures of rhythms-- he knows it all and is completely open to whatever you are interested in, but regardless of what you may be learning in particular, your drumming will improve no matter what. My skills have improved exponentially as I've continued drumming with him, and that's a great feeling. He makes you excited about what you're doing and eager to keep at it and to always continue learning more. His light hearted spirit is the refreshing cherry on top of it all! I grew so fond of Pedro after just a month of weekly lessons and think of him as an outstanding musical resource/teacher and friend. His lessons are one of the highlights of my week and I highly recommend him for any one of any skill level who is passionate about music and drumming. You will have a great experience! Thank you Pedro! You're the man. read more