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- Rate $48
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1st lesson free
- Drum
- Djembe
- Marimba
- Tambour
- Xylophone
Beginners learn fast with a tutor who has 5 years’ experience and a Bachelor of Music Education. Clear step-by-step.
- Drum
- Djembe
- Marimba
- Tambour
- Xylophone
Lesson location
About John
I’m a drum instructor with 5 years' of teaching experience and a Bachelor of Jazz Studies. My musical background includes performing with jazz ensembles, fusion groups, and session recordings. I bring a rhythmic and expressive approach to every lesson. Students learn how to play with musical feel, not just accuracy. My lessons emphasise timing, groove, improvisation, and dynamic control. I help students understand rhythm as a conversation between instruments. You’ll develop coordination through structured exercises and creative drills.
I tailor lessons to each individual’s strengths and goals. I believe in a patient, supportive learning environment. Students gain confidence through steady progress and reachable challenges. I teach multiple genres to help drummers become versatile musicians. You’ll receive practice strategies that improve technique and musicality. I enjoy watching students grow into expressive, skilled players. My approach blends discipline with creativity. I encourage exploration while maintaining strong foundations. Drumming has shaped my life in profound ways. I look forward to helping you express yourself through rhythm and sound.
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About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- +8
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
Children
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
Graduate Student
PhD
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My drum lessons are designed to nurture creativity, improvisation, and musical expression while building strong technical skills. Each lesson is customised for the student’s skill level, whether a beginner exploring rhythms, an intermediate learner refining patterns, or an advanced drummer experimenting with improvisation. Lessons cover timing, stick control, hand independence, coordination, groove, dynamics, rhythm reading, and expressive phrasing. I incorporate exercises, song learning, play-alongs, and improvisation challenges to make lessons engaging, fun, and practical.
Students receive guidance on structured practice routines, milestone tracking, and goal-setting to ensure steady progress. My teaching environment is positive, encouraging, and supportive, allowing learners to experiment and develop their unique style. Lessons emphasise listening skills, musical analysis, and application in solo and ensemble settings. Students gradually develop technical mastery, coordination, rhythm awareness, and expressive ability.
I celebrate milestones to motivate learners and reinforce progress. Each session balances structured skill development with opportunities for creative exploration. Drumming becomes a form of self-expression, communication, and emotional release. Students develop independence, problem-solving, and adaptability alongside musical growth. Each lesson is productive, inspiring, and rewarding. Students leave with new techniques, ideas, and confidence. My goal is to guide learners towards becoming versatile, expressive, and imaginative drummers.
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Rates
Rate
- $48
Pack rates
- 5h: $238
- 10h: $476
online
- $48/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with John will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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