About the Company

Basic Beats is an innovative drum technique company. We specialize in teaching aspiring individuals the basics of percussion as well as intermediate and advanced approaches to drumming. Whether you’ve never picked up a drumstick before or have graced the saddle of the drumming world, Basic Beats is a company that can facilitate all hopeful drummers alike.

About the Instructor

Matt Arnstam has been drumming since before he could walk. Long before he knew how to ride a bike his mother would often find him in his diapers, regularly sitting on the kitchen floor, pots and pans spread around him, using a couple of wooden spoons to produce what he perceived to be a dynamic whirlwind of reverberating racket. Prior to embracing the prospect of instruction it was discovered that rhythm was just another strand of his DNA. As Matthew grew older, he entered various arenas of opportunity that would serve to hone his natural abilities.

The 6th grade marked the formal beginning of his endeavors as a drummer. This is where he learned the basics of snare drum rudiments as well as the dynamics of playing with a variety of musicians in various bands. Throughout Junior High and High School he continued to play in symphonic band, as well as percussion ensemble. Following High School his life was colored with the experience of playing in live showcases as well as embracing the unique world of the recording studio.

Currently Matt is one of the primary percussionists at Calvary Chapel Boise. It’s been here within the atmosphere of worship that Matt has truly been flourishing as a drummer; realizing that behind the beats there resonates a divine rhythm that’s bigger than himself.
As a result of his love for drumming, Matt seeks to share his experience and insight with anyone who would desire it, knowing that the art of drumming is a timeless skill that plays a vital role in the tapestry of great music.