# DrumStudent – Learn Drums Fast — The Rhythm Game That Teaches! > Interactive drumming game for iOS teaching music theory and rhythm without equipment. (iPhone/iPad app by Shawn Baltazor.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumstudent-learn-drums-fast/id1495883924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shawn Baltazor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468988050) - Category: Music, Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.55/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 615 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-12-21 - Data updated: 2026-06-06 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumstudent-learn-drums-fast/id1495883924/reviews.md ## What is DrumStudent? Turn your iOS device into invaluable drum-learning tool! No equipment needed. Learn to read music and build a strong musical foundation while having fun! All ages. Curious about learning the drums but don't want to invest in equipment and lessons just yet? DrumStudent offers a fun way to get started with the basics without the need to purchase any equipment or pay for expensive lessons. Use your phone to transform practicing into a fun and rewarding game experience. Shorten the learning process with accuracy tracking and instant feedback. Learn to read and play real sheet music to help you become the best drummer you can be! Key Features: Start with the Basics! DrumStudent walks you through the foundations of becoming a drummer step-by-step. Instant Feedback! Get detailed feedback on your performance immediately, shortening the learning process. Seamlessly Play Across Multiple Devices! Have both an iPhone and iPad? Pick up right where you left off, regardless which device you use. Apply what you learn in real life! DrumStudent is designed to help you develop your real-life drumming skills. Learn commonly-used rhythms, advanced syncopation and challenging sticking patterns on your iOS device. Everything instantly transfers to a real drum set, giving you an excellent foundation before you take the next step. Detailed Lesson Information! Quick and easy review sheet included to help you brush up on your musical lingo. Learn the names of each type of rhythm, and how to count them. Go At Your Own Pace! Adjust the tempo of each level to fit your skill level. DrumStudent saves your tempo for each level so you can pick up right where you left off. Beat your previous tempos to score again and again while you make real progress! Become part of the DrumStudent community! Compete with players around the world by earning points, coins, badges and XP to make your way to the top of the Leaderboard! Tons of Gear Upgrades! Redeem your in-game earnings for new drum gear and sounds to customize your learning experience. New gear released constantly. Fun sticks like lasers and wands, awesome custom drum heads, shells and hardware, and dozens of different sounds keep your practice fun and fresh! ## Key features - Learn drums without equipment - Read and play real sheet music - Instant performance feedback - Play across multiple iOS devices - Compete on global leaderboards - Customize with gear upgrades ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | shell_blue | $0.99 | one-time | | tight_snare | $1.99 | one-time | | paws | $2.99 | one-time | | corn | $2.99 | one-time | | pencils | $2.99 | one-time | | swords | $2.99 | one-time | | carrots | $2.99 | one-time | | hammers | $3.99 | one-time | | workshop_triplet | $2.99 | one-time | | DrumStudent Premium | $4.99 | one-time | | maple_snare | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumstudent-learn-drums-fast/id1495883924/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Left hand mode *2024-11-09* Hi I like it so far but do you have a left hand mode that would switch the order of it so I start with my left hand instead? ### 5/5 — Best drum app ever! *2022-12-28* So helpful with my real life skills! **Developer response:** Thanks for the review Cooldog301! It’s great to hear this has helped you, it’s been a labor of love. Positive feedback like this is what makes it feel worth it! If you have any thoughts on improvements or features you’d like to see please email me at hello@drum-student.com. Thank you again for taking the time to review DrumStudent! ### 1/5 — Ok *2022-06-01* Nice **Developer response:** Hi pex182, I am the developer of DrumStudent. As mentioned in the onboarding tutorial, I am a primarily a drummer and this is my first game to help students learn the basics. I would appreciate the opportunity to know why you rated DrumStudent with 1 star? If there were any issues I’d be happy to try to track down the problem, but your review doesn’t give me anything to go on. If you can take a minute to email me with any issues you’re having, I’d be happy to resolve them. Please reach me at hello@drum-student.com ### 3/5 — Glitches *2021-12-27* Fun and easy beats but lots of glitches. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for taking the time to review DrumStudent. I’m so glad you’re finding it fun, but I’m sorry to hear about the glitches you’re experiencing! I’m a drummer who learned to code to create DrumStudent, and I’m committed to making it the best it can be. If you have a chance, could you email me directly at hello@drum-student.com? I’d love to know more about the device/iOS version and any other specifics that might help narrow down the issue and help me resolve it for you. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Fun and helpful game for experienced drummer! *2021-02-16* As a drummer who knows how to read music and has experience playing, I found this game helpful with paying closer attention to my precision with timing. This app lets you know if you’re early or late with each individual stroke, which has helped me understand when I tend to play ahead or behind. This has especially come in useful when I record myself playing my actual drums. Also, the different combinations of rights and lefts remind me of sticking patterns I could use more when playing. I would especially recommend this app for beginner drummers as it not only guides you with how to play certain rhythms, but it also teaches you how to read those rhythms using actual musical notations. **Developer response:** Thank you for such a thoughtful and thorough review! I’m so happy to see that you’re getting a lot out of it. My goal is to provide a fun way for anyone to learn to play and it is nice to hear that it seems that’s happening here. All the best and happy drumming! ### 5/5 — Innovative way to learn music *2021-01-31* This is a really cool app that not only teaches you basic rhythm and drum skills, but also the fundamental music theory that supports further learning of music even outside a percussion setting. It’s a decent accompaniment to a beginning music student’s normal music instruction and is great to work with in between lessons. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for the thoughtful review! I’m so glad you find it a useful tool for learning music. My goal is for it to be a fun-to-play game that engages users, and also a valuable educational resource for anyone looking to learn. I’ve been getting some useful feedback from early users, and implementing improvements in each update. Please feel free to send any feedback on how to meet your needs to hello@drum-student.com. Thank you again and happy drumming! ### 5/5 — Great Game! *2021-01-09* This game is fantastic for drummers and musicians alike. I’m using it to touch up on my counting. My only concern is the game sometimes has a few bugs - it freezes on the lighting bolt when I try and redo a level and also, when I start a new level the sound stops working. Love the concept of the game and happy I don’t have to pay a monthly subscription! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the feedback! I’m so glad you’re finding it useful to help with counting rhythms! The bug where the sound drops out has been fixed in the most recent version. I hope you can continue to use this as a tool to help with your drumming! I am a solo developer, not a large company, so please feel free to contact me directly at hello@drum-student.com with any issues and I’ll be sure to fix them as soon as I possibly can! ## Frequently asked questions about DrumStudent ### Does DrumStudent have ads? Yes, DrumStudent contains advertisements. These ads are integrated into the free experience of the app. ### What devices does DrumStudent support? DrumStudent is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering seamless play across multiple Apple devices. ### How does DrumStudent help with learning drums? DrumStudent provides step-by-step guidance, instant feedback on performance, and teaches users to read real sheet music, all within a game-like environment. ### Can I adjust the difficulty in DrumStudent? Yes, you can adjust the tempo of each level to match your skill level. DrumStudent saves your preferred tempo for each level, allowing you to progress at your own pace. ### What is the age rating for DrumStudent? DrumStudent has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for learners of all ages interested in music. ### How often is DrumStudent updated? The latest version of DrumStudent is 1.0.8, and it was last updated on March 12, 2021. New gear upgrades are also released constantly. ### Can I compete with other players in DrumStudent? Yes, you can compete with players worldwide by earning points, coins, badges, and XP to climb the leaderboards and become part of the DrumStudent community. ### What kind of in-app purchases are available in DrumStudent? You can redeem in-game earnings for new drum gear and sounds to customize your learning experience. This includes fun sticks, custom drum heads, shells, hardware, and various sound options. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.8 — 2021-03-12 • NEW: Retro Synth Background play-along tracks with each level! • NEW: Moving note targets to test your timing! • Optimized for better CPU usage, memory and significantly smaller download size! • Minor bug fixes and UI improvements ### 1.0.7 — 2021-01-27 - Significant memory optimization - Smaller app build size - Bug fixes and UI improvements ### 1.0.6 — 2021-01-26 - Bug fixes, optimizations and UI Improvements ### 1.0.5 — 2021-01-24 - Login with Facebook - Counting more animated to show beats of the rhythm - Optimized memory usage for smoother performance - Minor bug fixes and UI improvements ### 1.0.4 — 2021-01-13 - New No-Latency feature for Premium users - Optimization resulting in smaller app size and smoother performance - Reconfigured tap button placements for levels based on early user feedback - Fixed issue where app would stall after a level on older iPads - Other bug fixes and UI improvements ## Apps similar to DrumStudent | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Drum Beats - Metronome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drum-beats-metronome/id1513728220) | 4.4 (468) | Free | Music | | [Learn to Play Drum Beats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-to-play-drum-beats/id1497555133) | 4.8 (5) | Free | Music | | [Superstar Virtual Drum Set](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superstar-virtual-drum-set/id1625472071) | 4.1 (88) | Free | Music | | [Complete Rhythm Trainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/complete-rhythm-trainer/id1550799056) | 4.7 (79) | Free | Music | | [Tiny Drums](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-drums/id961640913) | 4.6 (97) | Free | Music | | [Rudiments Trainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rudiments-trainer/id1481670903) | 2.2 (18) | Free | Music | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-06.*