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Mad Beatz Philly

A percussion education group that teaches drumline to students at schools around Philadelphia and trains young people to become music teachers.

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What they do

Schools book weekly drumline classes for students (the curriculum is aimed at grades 4 to 8), and adults 18 and older can train as music teachers while earning pay for teaching work. The group also books drumline performances for schools, festivals and events.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Kids, Teens, Young adults

When and where

Weekly drumline classes at participating schools for all skill levels, offered as semester and year-long programs. Students aim to be ready to perform in about 3 months.

Philadelphia school sites (8 sites listed as a count, none named)

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Call 267-872-4942 on a weekday between 8 am and 6 pm, or use the Book Mad Beatz Philly form on the site, and ask whether a class can be set up at your school or whether teacher training is open to you..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Classes run at partner schools, taught by the group's teaching artists, with equipment provided and a goal of performing within about three months. Teacher training is 10 sessions for people 18 and older, moving from apprenticeship to co-teaching to leading a classroom. The site does not describe a drop-in class open to the public.

Tips for your first visit

  • Have the school's staff make the booking request, since the classes are booked through schools.
  • For teacher training, ask about the pay, the start dates and the 10 sessions before you commit.
  • The office answers the phone Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, and the site promises a 24-hour response to inquiries.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Classes are booked by schools and programs, and the site does not say individual students can join a class, so the way in for a newcomer is unclear..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Schools pay a price based on school size and program length, and the site lists no dollar amounts. Teacher training has individual and cohort pricing, also without amounts. Performance prices vary by event type and location.
How often
About once a week

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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