September 2026 Drum Student Studio Recordings: From First Songs to Advanced Rock Performances
The September 2026 studio recordings at Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons in Tooele County, Utah, showcase just how different a student's musical journey can look. This month's performances range from a student's very first song ever to challenging drum parts from bands like Nirvana, Green Day, Blink-182, Måneskin, and Guns N' Roses.
At Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons, students don't just practice drums during their lessons. They work toward learning real songs, recording their performances in a professional studio environment, and building confidence as musicians.
These latest recordings are another great example of that approach.
Aliyah's First-Ever Song: "Butter" by BTS
Aliyah's recording of "Butter" by BTS is especially exciting because it is her first song ever.
For a beginning drummer, learning an entire song and recording it in a studio is a major milestone. Aliyah started her musical journey with this performance, making it a great example of what beginning drum students can accomplish when they have a structured method and a real goal to work toward.
You can watch Aliyah's performance and follow her progress on her student page.
Colored Drums In Color sheet music is also available for "Butter," giving students a visual way to follow the drum parts while learning the song. You can find it here.
Griffin Plays "Wake Me Up When September Ends"
Griffin's fifth recorded studio performance is "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day.
This song gives Griffin another opportunity to work on rock drumming while continuing to develop timing, coordination, and consistency.
Griffin's recording can be found on his student page.
The Drums In Color sheet music for "Wake Me Up When September Ends" is also available for students who want to learn the song using the Drums In Color system.
Isaac Takes on Green Day's "Holiday"
Isaac's 26th recorded performance is "Holiday" by Green Day, with a difficulty rating of 7 out of 10.
Reaching 26 recorded songs represents a significant amount of work and progress. At this point, students are able to take on increasingly challenging songs while continuing to build their technique and musicality.
You can see Isaac's recording and follow his progress on his student page.
Jupiter Plays The Beatles' "Come Together"
Jupiter's eighth recorded performance is "Come Together" by The Beatles.
Jupiter loves The Beatles, making this song a natural choice. Learning songs that students genuinely enjoy is an important part of keeping them engaged and excited about playing drums.
"Come Together" also provides an opportunity to study the distinctive groove and feel that helped make The Beatles one of the most influential bands in music history.
Jupiter's recording is available on the Jupiter student page.
Kye Plays "Adam's Song" by Blink-182
Kye's 38th recorded performance is "Adam's Song" by Blink-182.
With a difficulty rating of 8 out of 10, this is one of the more challenging performances in this group of recordings.
At 38 recorded songs, Kye has built up substantial experience playing different styles and techniques. Tackling songs at this difficulty level demonstrates the progression that can happen when students consistently work through songs and continue challenging themselves.
You can watch Kye's performance on the Kye student page.
Sage Plays "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
Sage's eighth studio recording is "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, one of the most recognizable alternative rock songs of the 1990s.
With a difficulty rating of 8 out of 10, this performance gives Sage the opportunity to work on a powerful rock drum part while developing control, timing, and endurance.
Sage's recording is available on the Sage student page.
Blaine Plays Guns N' Roses
Blaine's 12th recorded performance is "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses.
Blaine really likes Guns N' Roses, making this another example of how choosing music students enjoy can make the learning process more exciting.
"Welcome to the Jungle" is also a demanding rock song that gives Blaine the chance to work on energetic playing and coordination.
You can watch Blaine's performance on the Blaine student page.
Camden and Kohler Both Take on "Beggin'"
Two students took on the same song this month: "Beggin'" by Måneskin.
Camden's performance was his 39th recorded song, while Kohler's was his 41st.
Both performances have a difficulty rating of 9 out of 10, making "Beggin'" one of the most challenging songs in this group.
It is also interesting to see two different students learn and perform the same song. Each drummer brings their own experience, musical personality, and interpretation to the performance.
You can watch their recordings here:
Luke Plays "Beverly Hills" by Weezer
Luke's 11th recorded performance is "Beverly Hills" by Weezer.
With a difficulty rating of 2 out of 10, this song provides Luke with an opportunity to work on the fundamentals of playing along with a popular rock song while continuing to build his confidence.
Luke's recording is available on his student page.
From First Songs to Advanced Performances
One of the most rewarding things about teaching drum lessons is watching students progress over time.
This group of September recordings shows that progression particularly well.
Aliyah is recording her first song ever, while Kye, Camden, and Kohler have already recorded nearly 40 or more songs. Students are working on songs ranging from difficulty levels of 1 through 9, giving each drummer an opportunity to work at an appropriate level while continuing to improve.
The goal isn't simply to learn drum exercises. Students learn to play real songs they enjoy, record their progress, and develop the skills needed to become confident musicians.
Drum Lessons in Tooele County, Utah
Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons provides drum instruction for students throughout Tooele County and the surrounding area, including Tooele, Stansbury Park, Grantsville, Erda, Lake Point, and other nearby communities.
Students learn using the Drums In Color method, a visual approach to drum notation that connects colors on the music with corresponding colors on the drum set.
The studio also gives students opportunities to record their songs in a professional studio environment. These recordings become a way for students and their families to see their progress over time.
If you're looking for drum lessons for kids in Tooele County, Utah, you can learn more about Josh Kastleman Drum Lessons and the Drums In Color method on the main website.
Keep Following Our Students' Progress
Every recorded song represents another milestone in a student's musical journey.
Whether it's a student's first song, their 10th, 26th, 38th, or 41st recording, each performance represents time spent practicing, learning, and improving.
We'll continue adding new student studio recordings as our drummers learn more songs and reach new milestones.
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