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Welcome to the website of the Seattle Drum School Georgetown, continuing the twenty year tradition of bringing quality music education to students young and old. Seattle Drum School offer lessons in drums, bass, guitar, piano, brass and woodwinds, DJing, and much more. From beginning courses to master classes our program includes valuable information that provides our students with the necessary tools for becoming professional musicians, college music majors, or for pursuing music as a serious hobby. You'll learn from some of the most qualified musicians and teachers in the area.
Hi Folks- I rarely blog more than once per day, but this is great news: The Seattle Drum School Georgetown is now on Twitter. So what does it all mean? Well, we will tweet regarding new classes, shows, video links, and all of the music that we are listening to here at the school. So simply look to your left and follow us on Twitter.
Cheers- Marc Fendel, Seattle Drum School Georgetown
Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 05:54PM 
Why not try the REAL THING right here at the Seattle Drum School Georgetown! A few years ago Guitar Hero came out and was (is) super popular. At first I was not into it as I am not a gamer. I have always thought that video games were basically a waste of time. That is until people started coming in to sign up for music lessons because they were having such a fun time with Guitar Hero. Go figure. So keep jamming on Guitar Hero and having fun. Just remember you can't take your X-Box to the gig. Learn the real thing. Play music with real people right here!
It's super fun!
Cheers,
Marc Fendel, Seattle Drum School Georgtown
Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 12:49PM 
This evening I have the extraordinary privilege of recording with world master musician Foday Musa Suso. We are working on a recording with Seattle Drum School instructor Barrett Martin, Keith Lowe-bass, and Joe Doria-Hammond B-3 Organ. The recording is taking place at Egg Studios with engineer Conrad Uno who is noted for recording The Presidents of the United States of America. I'll let you know when we finish the CD!
-Marc Fendel, Seattle Drum School Georgetown
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 07:21AM Come down and see these guys knock a hole in the stage here at the Slab!
3/19 @ 7pm $5
Founded in 2009, Freshest Roots is an organization that was established to connect the community to our roots through music, art, and fashion. Freshest Roots is a community based organization providing canvasses for the youth to paint on. We aim to protect traditions and culture by remembering and reinventing.
Freshest Roots Team:
Tony Innouvong - President of Operations
Edward Martinez - Community Outreach Organizer
Ain Kantiyavong - DJ (DJ AK ROCK1)
Henry Cruz - DJ (DJ Henry Cruz)
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 03:42PM A friend of mine just sent me this amazing music video that I though you might enjoy. The music itself is not quite as good as the video production here, but wow! These guys have some great ideas. Check it out for yourself... - Marc Fendel, Seattle Drum School Georgetown
Monday, March 8, 2010 at 01:41PM 
I get this question all the time. The short answer is: No. We don't sell drum sets here at the school. However was just down at Georgetown Music Store. They have some great drum kits for kids. There's a few for really young kids that go for about $179. There's some great kits for teens as well that go for about $330 which includes all kinds of extras like cymbals, and toms. Anyway- next time you are here in Georgetown, stop by Georgetown Music Store and tell them Marc from Seattle Drum School Georgetown sent you.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 01:56PM The famous Seattle Drum School 5 cent t-shirt goes to Machupichu in Peru! Wow! Do you have any more photos like this from around the world? Share your Seattle Drum School photo or story.
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 12:55PM 
Many Thanks to Mike Hassaries trombone player for Black Happy for donating the King Cleavland trombone to the Seattle Drum School Georgetown. Mike's band Black Happy was very popular in Seattle in the 90's Grunge era, and they are getting back together for a reunion this summer and playing a big gig at the Crocodile in late August TBA.
Thanks again Mike! Some young trombone player with be very happy-
Marc Fendel, Seattle Drum School Georgetown
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 12:03PM in News Seattle Drum School Instructor Andy Sells sent this awesome photo to me yesterday. That's Lola Doggie with a bike helmet!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 02:09PM in Fun Stuff 
Hi Folks- I thought I'd send out a message regarding some of my philosophies on Music Education as it relates to the Seattle Drum School. How many of you parents took lessons as a kid and hated your piano teacher or had a terrible experience in middle school band? I hear that story all the time! Music Education has changed a lot in the last twenty years. I often tell parents: "I am not trying to make your kid into Miles Davis." Our goal here at the Drum School is to give kids (and adults) a positive experience in music. Period. There are many benefits to working with a private teacher like learning how to practice effectively, understanding abstract musical concepts, and the social interaction with adults. I often tell my students "The best thing I can teach you today is how to teach yourself." This applies to much more than teaching yourself how to play saxophone or guitar. These are life skills that apply to anything that you want to be good at. I like to think of this place as not just a music school, but as a business of people making- and I just love it. That said we can, and do turn out some amazing musicians. In fact I have five (yes five) students who are attending Berklee College of Music this fall. I'll save that story for another blog post. In the meantime I hope to see you here for a music lesson or at a show in the Slab. Send me your comments or questions.
Very best regards,
Marc Fendel, Seattle Drum School Georgetown
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 01:06PM in Education 
