Drums Lessons For Children & Adults That Inspire Bentleigh East, Melbourne
Alla's Music Studio offers drums lessons in Melbourne for people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're looking to learn for fun or move into music professionally, we can provide you with the teaching and direction you need to succeed.
Choose one of our drums teachers and book a trial lesson today to get started!
Drums Lessons & Tutoring
Learn how to play the Drums
Beginners to advanced Drums tutoring
Children & Adults Drums lessons
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Drums Lessons Melbourne
If you're a complete beginner, drums lessons are a great way to get a head start. Our drumming teachers are all passionate about the instrument they teach and dedicated to your success. While we follow a general curriculum, all your lessons will be tailored to you, your goals, your skill level and more. If you're unsure where to start, talk to our teachers today, and we can point you in the right direction.
Beginner Drums Lessons
Drums lessons are a fantastic method to gain a jumpstart on the drums if you're a total novice. Learning drumming can help you develop your sense of rhythm, improve hand-eye coordination, improve concentration, and even assist in brain development.
Learn Different Styles Of Drumming
- Popular
- Rock
- R&B
- Jazz
- World
Drumming Lessons Curriculum
All our music lessons follow a curriculum based on the four main streams of musical education; classical grading, leisure grading, preparation for a professional career, and leisure only. This curriculum is affected by the goals of each student and covers everything from how to hold drumsticks and set up a drums kit, to advanced rhythm and timing, drums techniques and more.
Why You Should Learn The Drums
- Significantly improved sense of rhythm
- Development of multi-tasking skills
- Improvements in hand-eye coordination
- Greatly assists in brain development
- Improves focus, concentration and mental acuity
- Applicable to virtually any style of music
- Stress relief
- Fitness
- FUN!
Private Music Lessons
We offer individual music lessons of 30, 45 or 60 mins for Piano, Violin, Guitar, Voice and other musical instruments
Student Concerts
We run student concerts in Melbourne's Kingston Town Hall
Qualified and Experienced Music Teachers
Alla's Music Studio is filled with friendly and talented teachers who share their love for music with students
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Music Instruments We Teach
Our Amazing Music Teachers
Adelyne
Agnes
Alex
Angela
brenny
darren
dominic
frances
gabe
harry
jack
karine
liam
lydia
michael
molly
ned
stewart
vitus
Ryan’s
Bill
Kyoko
A unique, Bespoke, tailored programme of tuition to help people of all ages and abilities to make progress, enriching lives through music, developing their confidence and improving musical skills
OUR DRUMS TEACHERS
Dominic Stitt
Dominic Stitt is a professional drummer and trumpet performer and a passionate instrumental teacher who has experience tutoring children and adults for several years. He graduated with Bachelor's in Music (Jazz & Improvisation) from the University of Melbourne in 2020.
Qulifications
- Artist representative for Meinl Percussion Australia at AUDW expo 2018
- Alumni of the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (through audition) (2014-2015)
- Former drums student of Chris Brien, and the most recorded drummer in Australia Mr Graham Morgan
- Has performed and recorded with some of Melbourne's top musicians, including ARIA award winners Barney Mcall and Daniel Merriweather
- Recipient of the 2017 the University of Melbourne Marion Thomas Award Scholarship, the value of $4,500, for "outstanding achievement in the field of performance and the consistency of students' studies and contribution to musical activities in the Victorian community."
Professional Drummer
Alex Pertout, percussionist- composer, educator, and Senior Lecturer from the Jazz & Improvisation Department at Melbourne Conservatorium of Music University of Melbourne, said:
"Dominic is an outstanding young drummer/percussionist with whom I have had the pleasure to engage both as an educator - during his tenure as a remarkable student of the Jazz & Improvisation Program at the University of Melbourne - as well as a superb performing colleague in the concert stage. Dominic is a serious practitioner, and his touch displays a highly developed sense of musicianship. He has the potential to continue to develop skills to greater heights and is destined to enjoy an extremely successful career in the music profession at large."
Teaching Style
Through studying music from the age of 5 Dominic has developed self-discipline, patience, communication skills and an enthusiastic attitude towards learning - these all very important skills Dominic now is passing on to his students. Dominic teaches for leisure as well as for AMEB exams including Contemporary and Rockschool types.
Stewart Thompson
Stewart began his musical life as a guitarist, but due to his fascination with rhythm, he eventually found himself playing the drums. He is currently studying for a Bachelor's degree in music performance on the drums at Boxhill Tafe, and he also gigs locally with the Jade Temper band.
Qualification
Teaching Style
Stewart's primary goal as a teacher is to motivate his students to play, and he encourages them to take an active role in directing their learning. Stewart likes to get new students to play some simple songs before diving into the more technical aspects of the instrument. He enjoys teaching people at any level on their journey with the drums.
Darren Cheah
Darren is an accomplished musician with over 13 years of experience playing the drums and cajon. He holds a degree in Applied Music Performance from Box Hill Institute, where he honed his skills and developed his passion for music. He also fell in love with the funk genre during his studies and always aims to incorporate the groove and fun rhythmic style into his teaching.
Teaching Style
As a teacher, Darren is patient, encouraging, and passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with his students. He has a personalized approach to teaching, tailoring his lessons to suit the needs and goals of each student.
- For students new to drumming, he starts by teaching the fundamentals of drumming, including rhythm, timing, and basic techniques.
- For younger drummers, he creates a fun and engaging environment that fosters creativity and encourages exploration.
- For drummers sitting for exams, he provides structured lessons that cover all the necessary skills and techniques required to succeed. Regardless of the student's level, Darren believes that music is a way to express oneself and aims to impart that feeling behind the drum kit.
Drums Lessons FAQ
Can you teach yourself drums?
While self-guided learning to play the drums is achievable with dedication and persistence, partnering with an experienced instructor will significantly enhance your progress. Despite the plethora of online resources, such as videos, books, and guides, nothing quite compares to the personalized attention and expertise offered by a professional teacher. Invest in your drumming journey by seeking expert guidance, and watch your skills flourish beyond your expectations.
Are drums easy or hard to learn?
Drums are exceptionally challenging to master. Any instrument follows a similar path to mastery. Getting good at it will take time, patience, and practice, just like learning anything else of value.
Do drummers read music?
Does knowing how to read music scores mean you can't play the drums? To play the drums, musical literacy is not required. As a matter of fact, many successful musicians (including some great drummers) can't read music yet nonetheless have successful careers in the field. The ability to read music is icing on the cake once you've mastered the basics of listening and "feeling" the rhythm.
Is drumming good for your brain?
Improve Memory and Learning, and Score Higher on Tests
An individual's IQ can rise due to this kind of mental exercise. Playing the drums has been shown to improve math skills because drummers are always counting. Fractions, frequencies, and intervals can all be better grasped through the medium of drumming.
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2018
Book A Trial Drums Lesson
Fill in the form below or call us now on 0422 835 857