Drum Line Clinic
The first line here is FREE FAMILY FUN!
Save the Date
FREE Drum Line Clinic!
Tuesday, June 9th | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
All ages invited. And the best part? It’s FREE! Bring the family! This clinic is a free preview for a bootcamp that will run for 4 weeks.
In just two hours, you’ll explore:
- Basic drumming techniques
- How to read drum music -even if you’ve never tried
- Basic ear training so you can feel, not just play music
The whole event will end with a live drum line performance! -Yes, you’ll be in it.
Meet Your Host, Michael Finley
Teaching music—especially working with the SMA Drum Line cadets—is a daily passion for Mr. Finley. His approach blends discipline, creativity, and performance excellence, inspiring students to grow both musically and personally.
Mr. Finley joins Music Compound this summer as a camp instructor. He will bring his energy and expertise to students of all ages. Beginning this fall, he will also offer private lessons two days a week.
Michael finds joy in both performing and teaching, with a mission to inspire the next generation of musicians to build confidence, pursue excellence, and experience the lifelong impact of making music.
Finley Fun Facts
- Before entering education, Mr. Finley built an extensive professional career as a touring and recording drummer. His experience spans a wide range of genres, including rock, jazz, Latin, pop, and classical.
- Career highlights include recording for the Motown 25th Anniversary Special and performing with renowned artists such as Stephen Stills, Dwight Yoakam, and Bob Welch of Fleetwood Mac.
- Michael Finley serves as the Music Department Chair and Drum Line Instructor at Sarasota Military Academy, where he brings both leadership and artistry to the High School Campus Prep program.
Drum Line Bootcamp
You survived the free clinic. Now it’s time to level up.
4 Weeks | Tuesday Evenings at 5:30pm Starting July TBA
The 4-Week Drumline Boot Camp takes everything you learned at the clinic and cranks it to performance mode.
Don’t worry if it’s all new to you!
We’ll get you cleaner chops, tighter timing, sharper visuals, stronger endurance, and enough confidence to make your sticks feel dangerous.
This isn’t “practice more” energy — this is guided, high-intensity training designed to turn new players into locked-in performers.
Expect drills, reps, laughs, breakthroughs, and the occasional “wait… I can actually play that now?” moment. If the clinic lit the spark, Boot Camp is where the fire starts. Spots are limited — don’t get left on the sidelines.
Ages 12+
The Whole Family is welcome
$400 program
This Bootcamp dates are TBA. If you want to be part of the first people to be notified, leave us your contact info today!