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Mike Dale

MEET MIKE DALE - OWNER

Kids Drum Teacher Instructor In Utah

With a full time teaching roster bursting at the seams (and for almost 30 years), one would be hard pressed to find another teacher who has taught more Utahns how to play the drums than Mike Dale; plus with having several assistants, Mike owns and operates Utah’s largest private teaching program.

Mike has an extensive education in many styles of drumming such as Classical Snare, Rudimental Snare, Pop/Rock, Jazz, Funk and Latin. He has also developed a reputation for his mastership in transcribing.

Mike began studying drums at the age of eight and continued his drum set education all through his schooling. During this time he had the opportunity to study with Utah’s most renowned educators.

  • Don Main of Utah Symphony/University of Utah adj (9 years)
  • Steve Gustaveson of Sun, Shade and Rain/Legendary teacher (5 years)
  • Woodland Hills-Honors program (1 year)
  • Lane Lundberg of Cold Fire/Fox (2 years)
  • Viset Chansamone of Mind over Matter (2 years)


Mike began his private teaching at the Orem Summerhays Music Center. It was during this time that he maintained a busy teaching and performing schedule for several years. In 1999, Mike was appointed to the position of Director for the Crescent School of Music (Orem Campus) and served the Department Chair of Drum studies for 2 years.

In the summer of 2001, the torch was passed down to Mike from Steve Gustaveson to carry on the teaching legacy. Mike then relocated to the Cottonwood Heights area, and since that time, he has maintained several teaching studios located in the same building where he was taught. Mike has also expanded his studios to other locations in Sandy (Riverton Music) and in Lehi (Gymcats). He also teaches a very limited amount at his home studio located on the border of Sandy/Draper. Mike also continues to gig out and is currently working on various band projects.

With almost 30 years of teaching experience, Mike has developed a reputation for providing outstanding instruction to all levels and ages. He bases his teaching philosophy on building the self esteem of the student and turning their hobby into a passion. Many of Mike’s students have received scholarships, placed first in competitions, played in touring bands and became drum teachers themselves.

Mike Dale was born and raised in Sandy and still lives there today. He is married and has two sons. Mike’s other activities besides drumming are: collecting rare music, anything outdoors and sailing. In the late 2000″s, Mike began working on his aviation ratings and hopes to become a skilled hobbyist.

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Brighton Studio:
2540 E Bengal Blvd
Cottonwood Heights, UT.
Riverton Music Location:
9491 S 255 W
Sandy, UT
Draper Location:
11000 South and roughly 250 East
Draper, UT
Lehi Location:
3300 W Pilgrims Loop
Lehi, UT

Phone Number

801-943-2621

Email Address

mike@drumteacherutah.com