Private drum lessons · In person or online
Learn drums from someone who plays the big stages.
I'm Kyle Boydstun. I've drummed for the 49ers, the Warriors, Bay FC, the FIFA World Cup and on stage with Kygo. Now I teach one on one, beginner through advanced.
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Where I've played
Professional, corporate and pro sports drumming.
Stadiums, arenas, tech campuses and tour stages. That experience goes straight into how I teach: playing with confidence, locking in with a group, and sounding great when it counts.
San Francisco 49ers
Official drumline
Golden State Warriors
Aftershock, the official drumline
Bay FC
Bay FC Beats drumline
Kygo
On stage with Kygo at Chase Center
FIFA World Cup
Live game entertainment at Levi's Stadium
Bay Blue Notes
Brass band
Drum corps
Marched with Blue Devils B and competed in Drum Corps International's Individual & Ensemble (I&E) competition.
Teaching
Taught percussion ensembles and competitive drumlines across the Bay Area, in scholastic and independent programs.
Brand partnerships & events
Events on the Meta and Google campuses, recordings for Meta's platforms, and partnerships with brands like Salesforce and The Home Depot.
The lessons
One on one, at your pace.
Every level
First time behind a kit or tightening up advanced chops, lessons start where you are.
In person or online
Meet in person in the Bay Area, or take lessons over video from anywhere.
Kit and marching
Drum set, rudiments, reading, groove and time feel, plus marching snare and drumline technique.
Built around you
Your goals, your music, your schedule. Audition prep, a band, or playing for fun.
Get started
Request drum lessons
Tell me a little about the student and when you're free. I'll reach out personally to set up the first lesson.