Jeffrey - Drum tutor - San Francisco
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Jeffrey - Drum tutor - San Francisco

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Jeffrey

  • Rate $100
  • Response 1h
  • Students

    Number of students Jeffrey has taught since their arrival at Superprof

    26

    Number of students Jeffrey has taught since their arrival at Superprof

Jeffrey - Drum tutor - San Francisco
  • 5 (3 reviews)

$100/h

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

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  • Drum

Touring and studio drummer (Nina Hagen, Elektra Records) teaches drum set at his San Francisco studio and online worldwide: groove, technique and real musical confidence at every level

  • Drum

Lesson location

    • At Jeffrey's house: San Francisco

    • online

Recommended

Jeffrey is a respected tutor in our community. They have been highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons — an excellent choice to progress with confidence.

About Jeffrey

I'm a professional drummer with more than 30 years of stage and studio experience, and a dedicated teacher.

I studied music education and performance at the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Colorado Denver. I paid my tuition gigging in country, ska, reggae, punk and rock bands. From there I worked my way through the Bay Area and Los Angeles music scenes. I toured internationally and recorded with the Nina Hagen Band, and I signed to Elektra Records with Ghettoblaster. I've recorded with Josie Cotton, Tyler Hilton and Ralph's World (Walt Disney Records). I've also worked with producers including Eric Valentine, Wayne Kramer, Jacquire King and Geza X.

That career taught me what really matters behind the kit: solid time, a groove that feels good, playing that serves the song, and showing up prepared. Those are the things I teach. I've played across rock, punk, funk, jazz, hip hop, blues and country. I have a deep love for Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Afro pop, reggae and ska rhythms.

I teach because drums changed my life. I grew up in a military family that moved constantly, and drumming gave me focus and identity. I want my students to feel that too, not just learn beats. I love helping students push through the hard parts, because that's where real confidence is built.

I'm based in San Francisco, where I run my own drum studio and still record and perform. I teach all ages and levels in person at the studio and online worldwide.

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

How I teach

Drumming is one of the most fun things you can learn, and I want every lesson to feel that way. Each student gets a plan built around their goals and the music they love. You might be nailing your first groove, getting back behind the kit after years away, or taking your playing to the next level. Wherever you're starting, we build from there, one step at a time.

What makes my lessons different

You learn from a working pro who loves to teach. I've toured internationally and recorded for major labels, and I've taught students of all ages for years. I bring that real-world experience into every lesson, along with a lot of enthusiasm for your progress.
Real musicianship from day one. We focus on what makes drumming feel great: solid time, a groove that locks in, dynamics, and playing that serves the song. Technique is always there to help you sound better with real music.

A typical lesson

Check-in: what you practiced, what's clicking, and what we'll tackle next.
Hands: stick control for precision, speed and endurance.
Core skill: the main focus for the week, like a new groove, independence, fills and transitions, or reading.
Play it in music: put it into songs and play-alongs so it becomes music, not just an exercise.
Practice plan: you leave knowing exactly what to work on, so you see progress every week.

What we can explore

Timing, groove and feel
Hand technique and stick control
Coordination and independence
Fills, transitions and dynamics
Reading (optional)
Styles: rock, funk, jazz, hip hop, punk, blues, country, reggae, ska, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Afro pop
Advanced groove work: feel, time, touch, finesse, interpretation
Studio and recording technique for drummers

Where lessons happen

Lessons are private and one-on-one. You can come in person to my drum studio in San Francisco or join live over video from anywhere in the world. Online, I can see and hear exactly what your hands and feet are doing and give you feedback in real time. All ages and levels are welcome.

What you need

In person: just bring sticks.
Online: a drum kit, electronic kit or practice pad, plus a phone, tablet or laptop with a camera that shows your hands and feet, and a solid internet connection. I'll help you get your camera and audio set up in the first lesson.

Let's get started

Send me a note about your experience, the music you love and what you'd like to achieve. In our first session we'll see where you are, set some goals and map out a plan. I'm looking forward to playing with you.

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Rates

Rate

  • $100

Pack rates

  • 5h: $500
  • 10h: $1,000

Travel

  • + $$10

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Jeffrey will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 30mins

online

  • $100/h

Details

Lesson rates (in person at my San Francisco studio or online)

Free 30-minute intro: we talk through your goals, I assess your playing, and you leave with a clear starting plan.
30 minutes: $60. Good for younger students
60 minutes: $100. Best for steady progress and advanced groove work.

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