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BALTIMORE • WASHINGTON DC • DMV

PETER
RODRIGUEZ

DRUMMER • INSTRUCTOR • DRUM TECH

Drum lessons, session drumming and drum tech services in the Baltimore–Washington area.

Services available in English and Spanish • Servicios disponibles en inglés y español

Peter Rodriguez performing on drums

DRUM LESSONS

Private drum lessons.

I offer private lessons for beginner and intermediate drummers at the student's home or practice space. Lessons are built around your experience, goals and the music you want to play.

We can work on technique, timing, groove, coordination, basic notation, learning songs, fills and better practice habits.

Styles

Rock & alternative • Metal & progressive • Pop • Funk • Latin • Jazz fundamentals

All ages are welcome. If you want to learn and put in the time, we'll build from where you are.

$4030 minutes
$7060 minutes
Travel fees may apply depending on location. Longer-distance lessons may require a 60-minute booking.Book a Lesson

SERVICES

Session drumming and drum tech.

Session Drumming

  • Local studio sessions
  • Original songs & demos
  • Custom drum parts
Session details →

Drum Tech

  • Tuning & head changes
  • Cleaning & setup
  • Gig & studio preparation
Tech services →

VIDEOS

Hear me play.

A few clips of me behind the kit. You can find more live performances with Sparrøws and Sidechip below.

SESSION DRUMMING

Local session drumming.

I work with artists, bands and producers who need a drummer for local recording projects, original music, demos and arrangements. I listen to the song first, then work out a drum part that fits what the music needs.

Remote sessions are not currently offered.

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Peter Rodriguez recording drums in a studio

DRUM TECH

Drum tech services.

From $60Kit tuning
From $75 + headsHead change & tuning
From $100Cleaning & setup
QuoteGig / studio support

Services focus on tuning, setup, cleaning, head changes and general maintenance. Shell repair, refinishing and woodworking are not currently offered.

ABOUT ME

Behind the kit.

I grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, fascinated by the percussion section of my church concert band. At 10, my parents gave me my first real drum: a Dixon maple piccolo snare that is still part of my setup today.

More than 20 years later, my experience spans concert and marching bands, school ensembles, jazz and pop groups, a Berklee College of Music summer program held in Puerto Rico and the DMV live music scene. Today I'm most active with Sparrøws, while also playing with Sidechip.

Read my full story →

Collage of Peter Rodriguez drumming from childhood to recent performances

MY GEAR

What I play.

Kits

Mapex Armory — Black Dawn Burst
22” kick • 10”, 12”, 14”, 16” toms

PDP Concept Maple — Black Satin
18” kick • 10”, 12”, 14” toms

Snares

Mapex Black Panther Wraith
Mapex Tomahawk Steel
Dixon Maple Piccolo

Cymbals

Meinl Classics Custom Brilliant 14” Hats
Sabian Evolution 16” Crash
Sabian AAX X-Plosion 17” Crash
Sabian HH 21” Raw Bell Dry Ride
Zildjian A 10” Splash
Meinl 12” Dark Stack

Hardware

Yamaha FP9 Direct Drive Double Pedal
Tama & PDP stands

CONTACT

Get in touch.

Interested in lessons, session work or drum tech services? Send me a message with a few details and I'll get back to you.

All services available in English and Spanish. • Todos los servicios disponibles en inglés y español.

Lesson details

Lessons are held at the student's location. Travel fees may apply. Please don't include sensitive personal information.

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