20+ — Years of Professional Experience (Tyree Johnson)

3x — Guitar Center Drum-Off (District winner / finalist)

Ages 8+ — Student Development (Drum set + drumline)

18th & Vine — Kansas City (Historic Jazz District)

MORE THAN DRUM LESSONS

You’re not just learning to play. You’re learning to become a musician.

KCDA develops more than technique. Students build confidence, discipline, musicality and the ability to perform alongside others — skills that carry far beyond the kit.

01 TECHNIQUE — Build a strong musical foundation: grip, rudiments, reading, time.

02 CONFIDENCE — Develop the confidence to perform, improvise and grow.

03 DEVELOPMENT — Keep progressing as a musician, from first beat to stage-ready.

PROGRAMS

Your Drums. Your Level. Your Next Step.

Choose the path that fits where you are — and where you want to go.

DRUMLINE — $100/month — Explore Program

PRIVATE LESSONS — From $120/month — Explore Program

BUNDLES — From $200/month — Explore Program

Not sure? First drumline class is free. — Explore All Programs

Not Sure Yet? Come Play.

Experience your first drumline class before committing. Meet Tyree, feel the energy, hold the sticks — and see if KCDA is your place.

Ages 8+ • Beginner-Friendly

MEET TYREE

Meet the Drummer Behind the Movement

FOUNDER • INSTRUCTOR • DRUMMER

Tyree Johnson, known throughout Kansas City as “Tyree the Drummer,” brings more than 20 years of professional drumming experience, performance knowledge and teaching experience to KCDA — plus formal training in music theory and composition.

20+ Years Pro · 3x Drum-Off Finalist

WHERE WE TEACH

Rooted in Kansas City

Mutual Musicians Foundation — 1823 Highland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108, 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District.

1823 Highland Ave · 18th & Vine District · KC Missouri

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

First Day → Stage.

A visual story — from first grip to full performance.

01 FIRST DAY — Sticks in hand. No pressure, just rhythm.

02 TRAINING — Technique, timing, reading and rudiments.

03 DRUMLINE — Lock in with the line. Saturday energy.

04 PERFORMANCE — Take the stage. Play for real people.

REFERRAL — KEEP THE RHYTHM GOING

Keep the Rhythm Going.

Refer a friend to KCDA and receive 50% off your next month when they enroll and pay for their first month.

01 REFER A FRIEND — Tell another family about KCDA.

02 THEY ENROLL — They enroll and pay for month one.

03 YOU SAVE 50% — You get half off your next month.

Help Keep the Rhythm Going

KCDA welcomes support for instruments, programming and student development.

THE NEXT GENERATION HAS A RHYTHM

Ready to Make Some Noise?

Your next level starts with the first beat. First drumline class is free — no commitment, just come play.