Everything Eric offers, and exactly how to book it — whether you're planning for 50 people or booking one lesson a week.
A drum circle is a group experience, not a performance you watch. Eric brings enough drums and hand percussion for every person in the room, walks the group through a few simple rhythms, and then steps back as the group's own energy takes over.
Within the first ten minutes, people who've never touched a drum are playing in rhythm with the person next to them. No one needs to read music or "be musical" — the room just starts to move together, and the smiles show up fast.
Circles run for groups as small as a dozen up to 50 or more, and the format flexes to the room: a 20-minute energizer for a conference, a full hour for a wellness program, or a recurring monthly session for a senior community.
No proposals, no long forms — just a text and a conversation.
Tell him your group size, the occasion, and your date. Text 773.680.5340 or email espdrums80@gmail.com.
Every circle is custom to the group — a senior wellness program isn't run like a corporate team event. Eric shapes it to fit your goals.
Drums, setup, and facilitation are all handled. Your group just shows up and plays.
Alongside drum circles, Eric teaches private drumset lessons — in person at his Chicago studio, or online from anywhere. Lessons are curated weekly around real songs rather than isolated drills, building timing, coordination, and musicianship together.
Meet at Eric's Chicago studio, or take lessons remotely — same weekly structure either way.
Each week's lesson is built around a song, using it as the benchmark for retention, feel, and hand-eye coordination.
Students of all ages and levels — from a first lesson through refining skills for live performance.