Private Drum Lessons in Westchester, NY
Private Lessons For Beginners to Advanced Students in Funk, Jazz, Rock, Pop & Beyond.
Whether you’re picking up sticks for the first time or aiming to refine advanced skills, Jerad Lippi offers personalized drum instruction for all ages and levels. With degrees in Jazz Studies from SUNY Purchase and training under legends like Joe Morello and Ari Hoenig, Jerad blends world-class technique with real-world performance experience. Lessons cover technique, groove, sight-reading, and playing confidently in any style — jazz, funk, rock, pop, Latin, and more.
Jerad Lippi
Drums | Sight-Reading & Music Theory
Jerad Lippi is a masterful drummer and educator with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Jazz Studies from SUNY Purchase, where he served in the Purchase Jazz Orchestra. Trained by legends like Joe Morello and Ari Hoenig, Jerad brings deep expertise in rhythm and technique. He performs with top jazz artists, plays internationally, and teaches drum technique, sight-reading, and theory at Lagond Music.
What You’ll Learn
Proper grip, posture, and drum set ergonomics for comfortable playing
Rudiments, sticking patterns, and essential hand & foot coordination
How to read drum notation and interpret rhythms
Groove development across styles like jazz, funk, rock, pop, and Latin
Dynamic control, timing, and playing “in the pocket”
Techniques for fills, solos, and improvisation
How to play with a band and support other musicians
Practice routines to improve speed, accuracy, and musicality
What Students, Parents & College Professors Are Saying
"Enrolling my son at Lagond three years ago was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Thanks to all of you at Lagond, he is going to his dream school and will work with some of the most talented people in the university universe. We are very grateful for how you bore with us and guided us every step of the way."
– Parent
"I just wanted to say hello and also say how grateful I am to you and everyone at the school. I guess it just finally really hit me recently how incredible the education I got from Lagond was. I just want to say thank you so much and that there is no way I would be here today without the amazing education I received from Lagond."
– Student“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the most incredible 4 weeks. I can't begin to explain how much the Lagond faculty and curriculum has enriched my life. I'm forever grateful for the instruction you both afford me. I feel inspired, and ready to take on the audition season!”
- Parent“I do think about Lagond and the profound impact it's had on my life all the time. You definitely helped place me in a position to excel as a musician in college, and I am so grateful for everything I've learned.”
– Student
“Thanks for all you do for the students and the music. Eugene speaks highly of his work with you and it's clear from how he plays that he was well prepared all the way around.”
– Eastman School of Music Professor
Ready to Book Your Lesson?
Get started with a trial session or contact us to learn more.
info@lagondmusic.org
(914) 345-0512
9 Haven St
Elmsford, NY 10523