* Private Drum Lessons (ZOOM)
Drumset - School Band
Marching Band - Drumline
* NYSSMA Prep (Snare & Drumset)
* General Education & Special Education
(All Ages, Levels & Abilities)
*Beginner and Intermediate Lessons in all Styles
*Advanced Lessons in Rock, Pop, Metal & Technique
In Person Drumline Class (Open to All Abilities)
Located in Farmingdale, NY
Professional Drum Teacher
Brian Calhoun
Over 3o Years Experience
* Drum Teacher and Instructor
* Advisor, Consultant, Clinician
* Pro Drummer for Live Gigs
* Over 30 Years Experience
* School Assemblies
* School Workshops
* Approved by Nassau BOCES Arts in Education
The Calhoun Drum Academy's Drumline will
Perform in Exhibition in Fall 2026 for USBands
We are extremely excited to announce that the Calhoun Drum Academy has been invited by USBands to perform in exhibition at both the 2026 USBands NY State Championships and the USBands Conn Selmer Classic! Both events will also feature some of the top HS Marching Bands from the Northeast United States. More Details Coming Soon!!
Marching Band Season 2026 🥁✨
USBands Conn Selmer Classic Show Info: https://usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1360
USBands NY State Championships Show Info: https://usbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1364
The Calhoun Drum Academy officially partners
with the Farmingdale School District!
🎬 Coming Soon: A Drumline Like No Other! 🥁✨
Farmingdale School District is teaming up with alumnus Brian Calhoun and his Calhoun Drum Academy (All Abilities Drumline) for a groundbreaking new documentary celebrating inclusion, unity, and the power of music. This inspiring project — featuring students from Farmingdale High School and Calhoun’s nationally recognized ensemble — is currently being filmed by award-winning NYC filmmakers 🎥 The film is scheduled to be released in late 2026. Watch the journey unfold as we shine a spotlight on ability, community, and what it truly means to belong.
Documentary Teaser
Brian is now an official Sabian Artist Educator!!
Brian and the Calhoun Drum Academy are thrilled to be using Sabian Cymbals exclusively!
View Brian's Sabian Artist Profile Here
