Sky Village NYC - Drumming Classes with Zach Para

Weekly drumming classes with Zach Para (City of the Sun) are now available, for children 5 to 8 years old, at our Sky Village Astoria Park location. 

Explore drums from around the world including djembes, dunduns, doumbeks, Indian tabla, Brazilian drums, congas, bongos, timbales, and more! 

Skills your child will gain in Zach's class include:

Motor Skills and Coordination:
Drumming exercises both fine and gross motor skills. Children use their arms, wrists, and sometimes their entire bodies to keep a beat, coordinating movements in a way that engages multiple muscle groups and brain pathways.

Cognitive Development:
Learning drum patterns and rhythms involves pattern recognition, counting, and problem-solving. By focusing on timing and precision, children can bolster cognitive skills that also translate to math and other academic areas.

Emotional Expression & Stress Relief:
Drumming provides a physical outlet for energy and emotions. Hitting the drum can be a healthy way to release stress or frustration, and rhythmic expression can help kids understand and manage their moods.

Confidence and Self-Esteem:
As children master new beats and tempos, they build confidence in their abilities. Performing in front of peers—whether in a drum circle or a school performance—helps them develop self-assurance and comfort in social settings.

Focus and Discipline:
Drumming requires concentration and practice. Engaging consistently with a drum kit or percussion instrument helps children learn patience, perseverance, and the value of working steadily toward improvement.

Social Skills and Teamwork:
Drumming in a group setting encourages cooperation, attentive listening, and communication. Children learn to keep time together, adapt their volume, and build a sense of unity through shared rhythm.Overall, drumming is not just about making music. It’s an engaging, multifaceted activity that supports children’s physical, intellectual, and emotional growth.

Class Options: $30 drop-in per 30-minute session or $100 for a 4-week session.

Cancellations: No refunds for missed classes or same-day cancellations.

This class is also available through the DOJO 21 After School Arts Program!  For more information please contact: Shasta Molnar, Program Director at Sky Village NYC.