Drum Course 2025
Since 2003, we've had the privilege of training over 800 students through our comprehensive full-time course, shaping the next generation of skilled, passionate drummers.
Our Full Time Drummer Course for 2025
Since 2003, we’ve had the privilege of training over 800 students through our comprehensive full-time course, shaping the next generation of skilled, passionate drummers.
Our intensive full-time drum course is designed for recent school leavers or anyone ready to fully dedicate themselves to mastering the drums. This one-year program takes students from a debut level all the way to Grade 8, covering essential techniques, music theory, and performance skills at an accelerated pace. Get ready for a challenging yet rewarding journey that will transform you into a skilled, versatile drummer.
Ready to kickstart your drumming journey?
Complete the form below to join us and take your skills to the next level!
GRSA Study method
At The Groove Regulators SA you get to study Drums fulltime to become the next industry session player.
The GRSA is a full-year program specially designed to enhance you’re talent. To educate you to read music, play different styles and become the best you can be.
You get to study with the best educator money can buy. Andries Visser is one of the top session and live drumming greats SA has to offer. Over 600 fulltime drumming studends completed this intense, well rounded and focused drumming program. Atchieving a Grade 8 international acreditaion within this intense one year program.
Music schools often do a number on their students. They stick them in large classes and expect them to learn something.
At GRSA, we keep our class sizes small, so you can get the individual attention you need to become the best musician you can be.
What can you expect as a student studying at the Groove Regulators SA?
The GRSA program is the toughest, but the most intense course offering you the chance to learn more about your instrument but mostly about yourself.
You will receive 8x hours of class per week,
38 x weeks of tuition and is expected to do 40 x hours per week of self study and practise
leaving you with a whopping 1700+ hours of practice throughout the year.
You will be a well rounded musician with knowledge to further your music career. There is no course like the GRSA course in SA.
GRSA Course Layout
Subjects and Modules:
- Rhythmic theory
- Reading
- Rudimental studies
- Rudiment application & performance
- Independence and Cognitive development
- Groove studies
- Solo studies
- Performance
- Styles: Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Rock, Indy, World music, Latin, African and more
- Projects and self studies
- Studio and Recording performance
- Live performance
- Self Study methods
- Self marketing and development
- Prep for International grading
Joburg and Pretoria Campus
Our Drum School has two campus locations in Johannesburg and Pretoria. While our Pretoria campus is confirmed, we're finalizing a few details to share the exact address.
Stay tuned for updates, or contact us to learn more about classes and availability in both locations!
Joburg: 30 Malachite Street, Kloofendal, Roodepoort, 1709
What our Students Say
Here’s what our students have to say about their drumming journey with us!
Fun Daily Drum Workout Video Series
This 8-part video series breaks down essential exercises to help you build solid fundamentals.
With clear guidance on each aspect to focus on, practicing these exercises correctly will set you up for lasting progress and skill development.
Daily Drum Workout #1Single Strokes
In today's Daily Workout we will be focusing on Single Stroke Rolls.
Daily Workout #2Full Single Stroke Rolls
In today's Daily Workout we will be focusing on Double Stroke Rolls.
Daily Workout #3Paradiddles
In today's Daily Workout we will be focusing on Single Stroke Rolls.
Daily Workout #4 Combining Single and Double Strokes
In today's Daily Workout we will be focusing on Combining Single and Double Stroke Rolls.
Daily Workout #5 Combining Singles, Doubles and Paradiddles.
In today's Daily Workout we will be focusing on Combining Singles, Doubles and Paradiddles.
Daily Workout #6Flams
In today's Daily Workout we will be focusing on Flams.
Daily Workout #7Flam Tap
In today's Daily Workout we will be focusing on Flam Taps.
Daily Workout #8 Flamididdle
In today's Daily Workout we will be focusing on Flamididdle.
Daily Workout #9 Flam Combinations
In today's Daily Workout we will be focusing on Flam Combinations.
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