Learn drums the right way with personalised one-on-one lessons on a full drum kit. Develop solid technique, great timing, coordination, and the confidence to play in a real band. Beginners welcome.
Every lesson is on a real kit — building the muscle memory and coordination that practice pads alone simply cannot give you.
From a 5-year-old's very first lesson to an adult picking up sticks for the first time — every student gets a plan built around them.
Including our own online drum sequencer — build and hear a beat before you sit at the kit so home practice actually counts.
Drum lessons are structured to build real physical skill and musical awareness — not just patterns to memorise.
Easy to get to whether you are coming from Hurstville or one of the surrounding suburbs.
Interested in more than one instrument? I also teach guitar lessons and bass lessons in Hurstville.
You don't need a drum kit at home to start lessons — the studio kit is used for every session, so your first lesson can go ahead with nothing more than a pair of sticks (and I have spares if you don't). If you decide to keep going and want to practise at home, a compact electronic kit with headphones is usually the most practical option in Hurstville's typically close-quarters housing, though an acoustic kit with sound-dampening pads works well too. I'm happy to talk through what actually suits your situation before you spend anything.
We talk about your goals and the music you love, then get you behind the kit straight away. It's relaxed and low-pressure, so we both know it's a good fit before you commit to ongoing lessons.
Most students start comfortably from around age 6–7, once they can coordinate hands and feet independently and reach the pedals. There's no upper age limit — plenty of adults start from scratch too.
No — lessons use the studio kit, so you don't need anything at home to get started. If you want to practise between lessons, I'll help you figure out what setup actually makes sense for your space and budget.
Yes. For students who want formal recognition or are preparing for HSC Music performance, I teach to AMEB and ANZCA graded curricula — or we can keep it entirely informal if that suits you better.
Lessons run weekly and range from 30 to 60 minutes depending on the student's age and goals — we'll settle on the right length together after your first lesson.
All lessons are in person at the studio at 96 Queens Rd, Hurstville — an easy trip from Penshurst, Kogarah, Mortdale, Carlton and Beverly Hills.
Your first lesson is the easiest way to know if it's a good fit. Tell us a bit about what you want to play.