Instrument Lessons & Pro Audio Training

Playground Productions Studio brings world music and culture to Indianapolis through instrument lessons & workshops. Instructor Adam Riviere conducts our lessons and workshops at our studio on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We also may be able to conduct some lessons via Skype. 

We also offer in-house and remote pro audio training in the recording/sound editing software Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 and Ableton Live (how to ReWire to Logic Pro, and other capabilities). Certified instructor Adam Riviere offers a variety of tips and tricks about these programs to help clients increase their workflow and creativity. In addition to training in the studio environment, we offer on-site tutoring in live recording/sound applications for churches, clubs, cafe/lounges and bars.

Private Lessons, Group Lessons & Pro Audio Training Sessions

Private Lessons

Private lessons are for 1 student only.

30 Minutes
$35

1 Hour
$60

Latin Afro Cuban:

  • Congas
  • Bongos
  • Clave
  • Cowbell
  • Shekere
  • Agogo Bells

North American:

  • Native American Style Flute

Irish/Celtic

  • Bodhrán
  • Bones

Middle Eastern

  • Doumbek (Egyptian Tabla)
  • Dohola
  • Tar
  • Zils
  • Mahzar
  • Riq

Caribbean

  • Steel Pan

Australian Aborigine

  • Didgeridoo

West African

  • Djembe
  • Talking Drum
  • Dununs

Brazilian

  • Pandeiro
  • Surdo
  • Berimbau

Concert & Marching Percussion

  • Timpani
  • Marimba
  • Xylophone
  • Vibraphone
  • Snare
  • Bass Drum

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 11am-9pm

Instructors are not available on the following holiday: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Group Lessons

Group lessons are for 2-4 students only.

30 Minutes
$30 per person

1 Hour
$50 per person

Latin Afro Cuban:

  • Congas
  • Bongos
  • Clave
  • Cowbell
  • Shekere
  • Agogo Bells

North American:

  • Native American Style Flute

Irish/Celtic

  • Bodhrán
  • Bones

Middle Eastern

  • Doumbek (Egyptian Tabla)
  • Dohola
  • Tar
  • Zils
  • Mahzar
  • Riq

Caribbean

  • Steel Pan

Australian Aborigine

  • Didgeridoo

West African

  • Djembe
  • Talking Drum
  • Dununs

Brazilian

  • Pandeiro
  • Surdo
  • Berimbau

Concert & Marching Percussion

  • Timpani
  • Marimba
  • Xylophone
  • Vibraphone
  • Snare
  • Bass Drum

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 11am-9pm

Instructors are not available on the following holiday: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Pro Audio Training

Pro Audio private lessons are for one student only. Pro Audio group lessons are for 2-4 Students. Pro Audio lessons are preferred to be in person. We can travel to your site or you can bring your equipment to our studio.

1 Hour Private
$75

1 Hour Group (5+ People)
Rates Vary

1 Hour School/Church/Non-Profit Pro Audio Private & Group Training
Rates Vary

  • Understanding your digital audio workstation
    • Logic Pro
    • Ableton Live
    • Pro Tools
    • Our engineer can train you on any program or equipment
  • Basic audio engineering
    • Live sessions
    • Recording sessions
  • Consulting
  • Any site within Marion County and the Greater Indianapolis area will not incur travel expenses.
  • Locations outside of Marion County and Indianapolis Area area will be charged $85/hr
  • Areas that are more than 20 miles in distance will be charged a 2-hour minimum that must be paid in advance to reserve date.
  • A 1-hour minimum is required to book onsite services within Marion County and the Indianapolis Area and must be paid in advance to reserve date.

Monday-Sunday: 10am-8pm

Engineers may not available on the following holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

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