Then we have the PERFECT option for you!
Our new PRO BUNDLE lets you enjoy all 3 of our signature courses (Frame Drum 101, Frame Drum 202 and Frame Drum 303) at an amazing DISCOUNTED rate!
Dive into the biggest savings at The Academy...
“I consider Marla to be the one of the very top percussion performers in the US of today. She is well known in the community for her virtuosity and artful skill with hand drums.”
~ Glen Velez, 4-time Grammy-winning percussionist & Marla's mentor
(For $470 less than the 3 courses {at full price} purchased individually…)
“Marla is an incredible teacher who believes in her students so much that we start to believe in ourselves. She does not simply teach the art of frame drumming...she teaches the art of life!”
~ Meaghan Beishline, Student
THEN TAKE A PEEK AT OUR STUDENT FAVORITE, THE 'FDA CLASSIC BUNDLE'
(FD101 & FD202 combined…with great savings)
For the best learning experience, we HIGHLY recommend that you:
As a Pro
student, you will receive ALL courses at the same time, but it is best NOT to do all 3 at the same
time or you may get yourself in an overwhelming drum haze and we don't want that!
Frame Drum 101,
202 and 303 are designed as self-study courses. After you complete Frame Drum 101, you can enjoy the
other two anytime (as you will already have access), OR follow along with the group when the Academy
opens again.
Enrollment for
The Frame Drum Academy courses is only once a year - students are notified in advance via the
website, newsletter and Facebook.
Lifetime Access to Frame Drum 101 CourseValue: $2,997
Lifetime Access to Frame Drum 202 CourseValue: $2,997
Lifetime Access to Frame Drum 303 CourseValue: $2,497
Lifetime Access to Bonus TrainingsValue: $1,497
4 Live Q&A/Group Coaching sessions & Welcome Party (for Frame Drum 101)Value: $150
4 Live Q&A/Group Coaching sessions & Welcome Party (for Frame Drum 202)Value: $150
4 Live Q&A / Group Coaching sessions (for Frame Drum 303)Value: $135
Joy, Confidence & Better HealthValue: Priceless
*Based on the price of similar online courses in the US in 2024-25.
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Please Note:
Currently, we only register new students ONCE a year,
and course fees are INCREASING in 2026, so now is the BEST time to join us!
I am confident that this program will help you gain the knowledge and skills to start you on your drumming journey...
which is why I’m offering a risk-free, money-back GUARANTEE.
Follow our program for 14 days.
If you are not enjoying the grooves, contact me to receive a full refund.
So, go ahead and give drumming a try, it just may transform your life!
“With her background and dedication, Marla makes a significant contribution to world music and frame drumming.”
~ John Bergamo, Percussion Director CalArts
* A discount code will be given after sign-up.
Thank you Cooperman for being our beloved Academy sponsor.
Yes, you can either pay in full or select our easy 4-month payment plan option!
To help during these tough times, we haven't added alot of additional fees to our payment plans this year. We want to make our courses accessible to all. In a nutshell, we want you there with us!
Yes! Our courses are completely risk-free. Drum away for 14 days after the first download, and if, for any reason, you decide it isn't for you, simply email us and we will refund you... it's that easy!
*First download is June 15, 2025 *Refund policy ends June 29, 2025
Yes! All of our videos are downloadable. Enjoy ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!
No, they are just there if you have questions, challenges or would like extra support.
All courses feature an incredibly rich curriculum and deeply transformative experience for students. Main differences are the levels.
FRAME DRUM 101
>> (Beginner)
For the total beginner, or little playing experience.
FRAME DRUM 202
>> (Intermediate)
For the student with 1+ year of playing experience.
FRAME DRUM 303
>> (Advanced: Replay + Lives)
For the student with 2+ years of playing experience.
THE 'CLASSIC'
BUNDLE >> (101 & 202)
Student favorite!
THE 'PRO' BUNDLE
>> (101, 202 & 303)
Complete frame drum experience!
Yes, that is exactly what I recommend!
I recommend a 16" - it is a suitable size for all three playing styles that we will be learning.
Remo is a good budget drum choice, or save for your Cooperman*.
*Special gift: All students of the Academy receive a 10% discount on up to TWO Cooperman Frame Drums (Value $80+)! A discount code will be given after sign-up.
What size drum is best for this course?
—While all are fine, I recommend a 16” drum to begin with, as it is the perfect size for comfortable playing in all 3 playing styles.
Where can I buy a good frame drum?
—Cooperman Drums is our sponsor and ALL my students receive a 10% DISCOUNT on any two Cooperman drums! (Discount code given when you sign up.) Other drum brands are fine as well (ie Remo, Meinl etc.)
I’m late to the party! Can I buy a good frame drum in a hurry?
—Yes! There are plenty of options (like Remo 16”) with OVERNIGHT delivery on Amazon for less than $50!
Hello, I'm Marla… a Grammy-nominated musician and one of the few female frame drum specialists in the world today.
Having studied music since I was three years old, music is my first love and greatest passion! I hold a BFA & MFA in Percussion and have been fortunate to study with some of the most world-renowned, inspiring teachers and leading masters in frame drum, Indian and West African drumming.
Delighted to pass on what I’ve learned, I’ve now been teaching for over 25 years. I have seen, first-hand, the amazing power of music to help heal and bring joy. Over 15 years ago, I first started helping students online, when that kind of learning was a strange new world.
The Frame Drum Academy online is my dream child. Born in 2015, we currently have hundreds of happy students and are growing by the day!
DEEP Gratitude to my teachers, without whom I would not be where I am today!
