Lesson Packages
Choose one of my 8 lesson packages according to your needs and interest to enquire about current lesson availability. If you're unsure which package is right for you, send me an email and we'll figure it out together.
To ensure I can dedicate my full attention to every student, I accept 2 new applications every 8 weeks for continuous coaching. If there is no space currently available, I'm happy to add you to my waitlist and provide written practice material so you can learn and progress in the meantime.
Basic Skills
If you are a beginner to drumming, this is the best place to start. The 10-week Basic Skills package includes one in-person lesson per week of 75 minutes, of which 45 minutes are direct coaching and 30 minutes are supervised focused practice time.
Topics include:
Schlagtechnik
Fußschlagtechnik
Snare Drum Etüden
Willcoxen
Dexterity
The Dexterity package is perfect for experienced beginners or intermediate drummers looking to level up their skills on the drum set. It includes 10 classes of 75 minutes each, of which 45 minutes are direct coaching and 30 minutes are supervised focused practice time.
Topics include:
Licks
Mobility & Flow
Coordination (Hands & Feet)
Diddle Grooves
African Studies
Leave the world of Western music behind and join me in discovering North & West African rhythms. This 10-week package is perfect for drummers looking to diversify their skills, and includes a weekly 75-minute class with 45 minutes of direct coaching and 30 minutes of supervised focused practice time.
Topics include:
North & West African repertoire
Clave
Rhythms
Soloing
Brasil
A drummer who can navigate Brazilian music is a major asset to any band. It's a test of coordination, time-keeping, and stamina, as well as knowing your repertoire. This 10-week course includes 10 classes of 75 minutes each, of which 45 minutes are direct coaching and 30 minutes are supervised focused practice time.
Topics include:
Rhythms & Styles (Samba, Maracatú, Baião, Frevo, Partido alto, Odd times)
Soloing
Coordination
Stamina (Press rolls, smart hands)
Repertoire
Jazz
Jazz has influenced modern music like no other style. With this set of skills in your pocket, you will not only improve your drumming, but also your understanding of music as a whole. This 10-week package includes a weekly 75-minute class with 45 minutes of direct coaching and 30 minutes of supervised focused practice time.
Topics include:
Swing (4/4, 3/4, 5/4)
Comping, Brushes, Soloing
Repertoire
Transcriptions
WORLD
The feel good styles that will put a smile on the audience's face and get them swaying along to the beat. This package is perfect for musicians in entertainment who are ready to upgrade from accompanying 4-chord classics. It's a 10-week syllabus, with weekly 75-minute classes, of which 45 minutes are direct coaching and 30 minutes are supervised focused practice time.
Topics include:
Reggae
Ska
Soca
Oriental drumming
This 10-week package is ideal for both drummers and percussionists looking to expand their toolkit and open new doors. It includes a weekly 75-minute class with 45 minutes of direct coaching and 30 minutes of supervised focused practice time.
Topics include:
Rhythms (Turkish & Arabic)
Konakol
Repertoire
Odd times & metre
Rudiments
If you don't want to be restricted to a certain style and are looking for someone to help you develop your own sound and technique, this is the package for you. Over the course of 10 weeks, I will spend 45 minutes per lesson coaching you directly, and 30 minutes supervising your focused practice time to help you reach your full potential.
Topics include:
Rudiments (pad)
Applications (set)
