Frequently Asked Questions
What is Studio Percussion, Inc.?
Studio Percussion is a non-profit organization that specializes in using drums and percussion to encourage, inspire, and motivate students towards community and leadership development. Read more about what we do on our Mission, Vision, and Philosophy page.
Who do I talk to for private lessons?
Tobin J. Wagstaff Sr., Executive Director
Where are you located?
We are located at 519-E NW 10th Avenue in Gainesville. For detailed directions and a map to our location, visit our Contact page.
Do you have any internships available at Studio Percussion, Inc.?
We do! To find out more information about our Internship and Volunteer opportunities, visit our Volunteering page.
How can I help Studio Percussion, Inc.?
For anyone who would like to help Studio Percussion, we accept donations and we also have a wish list of things that we need.
How do I get a scholarship for Studio Percussion?
Start by downloading a scholarship application. Or, if you would like to be a Scholarship Sponsor, download a scholarship sponsor application.
If I miss a lesson, can I make it up?
You can come in on a Saturday. Week days we are typically completely booked and therefore is virtually impossible to try to accommodate requests for make up lessons at that time. But with our membership system you never have to worry about make up lessons. You pay for a membership and included in that are lessons available on Saturdays whether you miss your regularly or not. This is always available as an extra service to you at no further expense. It's included in your membership and NO ONE in Gainesville offers that. You always get at least 2 lesson opportunities each week. One is regularly scheduled, the other is scheduled as you want to take advantage of it.
If I pay for multiple months at once, can I get a discount?
You get a discount for signing up for 3, 6, or 12 months. The regularly monthly rate for half-hour lessons in professional private percussion instruction, for example, is $25 a half-hour in Gainesville. We do far better than that. At present, if you do a 12 month membership you get 2 half-hour private lesson opportunities a week for only $80 a month. Per lesson that's $10 or less per lesson. If you don't sign up for a membership, we're happy to charge your the $25 a half-hour lesson if you want. That's what you do if you go anywhere else.
Can I sign up for more than one group class?
Yes. If you sign up for one group class under membership, you can add as many more classes to that as you want at no additional charge. If you were to take advantage of all of our group classes that's 6.5 hours a week or active instruction for as little as $70 a month.