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12 drums teachers in Berlin

Francisca

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£30

60-min

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Drum Lessons from experienced Rock and Pop Drummer

Drum Lessons from experienced Rock and Pop Drummer

Discover your true drumming potential! Have you always dreamed of mastering the vibrant rhythms of rock and pop? Now is your chance! I am Francisca Torés, a drummer with more than 12 years of experience and a prominent member of the band Frank's White Canvas. I am excited to share my passion and knowledge with you through my drum classes. Class characteristics: 1. Professional Experience: As the main drummer of Frank's White Canvas, I have had the opportunity to perfect myself on important stages internationally, working as a session drummer with prominent producers and recording studios. Now, I want to pass on to you the skills and secrets that have brought me here. 2. Accessible for everyone! The drums are an instrument known for being “difficult”, but the truth is that with a step-by-step method, progress is just like playing a video game and passing different missions and stages that are according to the moment of your learning. 3. Adaptability:Whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced drummer looking to polish specific skills, I will customize lessons to fit your goals and preferred musical style. What you will learn: The main objective of the classes is to eliminate all the stones that may exist on the path, so that you can play the song you want without needing help and that there is nothing very fast, slow, strong or soft that prevents you from achieving it. The content mainly includes: - Fundamental and advanced drum techniques. - Musical reading and writing. - Repertoire. - Improvisation and creativity. - Preparation to play live and in the studio. Additional benefits: - Advice on live and studio equipment. - Access to learning material. - Flexibility: regardless of your time, we can meet via video call or in person at a time that best suits you. Sign up now and awaken the drummer in you! No matter your skill level, age or experience, everyone is welcome. Let's create music together and make your musical journey an unforgettable experience!

Arnav

£26

60-min

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From Your First Beat to Your First Song – Let's Make You a Drummer!

From Your First Beat to Your First Song – Let's Make You a Drummer!

About My Drum Lessons I am a self-taught drummer and performing musician who believes that learning an instrument should be a gradual, practical and enjoyable process. My approach to teaching comes from my own journey of exploring drumming, developing techniques, understanding rhythm and learning through consistent practice. My lessons are designed for beginners and developing drummers who want to build a strong foundation and eventually become independent musicians. What I cover in my lessons: - Drum Fundamentals: Understanding the drum kit, posture, grip, basic coordination and playing techniques. - Rudiments & Stick Control: Single strokes, double strokes, paradiddles, accents, dynamics and other essential rudiments. - Hand & Foot Techniques: Developing hand speed, control, bass drum technique, hi-hat control and foot independence. - Coordination & Independence: Building hand-foot combinations, limb independence and control over different rhythmic patterns. - Grooves & Rhythms: Learning essential rock, pop, funk and other contemporary grooves, along with variations and fills. - Timing & Musicality: Developing a strong sense of timing, metronome practice, rhythmic accuracy, dynamics and playing along with music. - Song Learning: Understanding drum parts, breaking down songs and applying techniques to real musical arrangements. - Recording & Basic Drum Production: Once you are comfortable playing the instrument, we can explore recording drums, microphone basics, MIDI drums, drum programming and an introduction to recording software. My Teaching Approach Having learned much of the instrument through self-study, experimentation, listening and practice, I understand that every drummer has a different learning curve. I aim to break down techniques into manageable steps, explain not just how something is played but why it works, and help students develop their own understanding of the instrument. Rather than rushing through exercises, I focus on building a solid foundation, developing consistency and gradually applying what you learn to actual music. Whether you are picking up drumsticks for the first time or already know a few grooves and want to improve your technique, the lessons will be structured around your current level, musical interests and learning pace. The ultimate goal is to help you become comfortable behind the kit, understand the instrument and enjoy making music independently.

Joe

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£50

60-min

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Private DrumsetIinstruction - All Levels - All Styles - 30 years of teaching experience

Private DrumsetIinstruction - All Levels - All Styles - 30 years of teaching experience

Playing the drums is both fun and very rewarding, but it also carries a significant amount of responsibility. The drummer is the backbone of any musical community, creating a vital foundation for the other instruments to thrive upon. With a wealth of exercises and content available online at your fingertips to study, I can offer you valuable, personalized advice on three key aspects: technique, time, and touch. I like to call them the 3Ts. Technique: Playing the drums is physically demanding, requiring an awareness of proper posture to safely build the muscles needed to maintain a seamless flow of movement for hours on end. Time: Keeping a steady pulse is the primary focus of being a drummer. We need to build up our confidence to consistently maintain the desired time, even under adverse conditions. Touch: While presenting steady time, we need to open our awareness to make our beat feel good. It’s an attitude. It’s about being musical. This means using dynamics and personalizing our four limbs to create our own unique groove. This is where it gets deep. I love teaching beginners. They usually can jump ahead quickly in a short time. There is no mystery. The way forward means dedicating a little (or a lot) of time daily to the drums. Even just 10 minutes a day can lead to significant improvements. That’s the secret. I recommend using an intensive approach with the classes. Beginners take 5 weeks of 60-minute classes to learn the basics and then continue working on your own, returning for follow-up “check-ups” as needed. For intermediate-level students, I recommend a 90-minute class where I present a comprehensive overview, all tailored to your immediate needs. You then come back for more when the information has been digested. For advanced-level students, the same. There is so much to cover that we can focus on very specific topics. Styles, the rudiments etc... I have a lot of experience with traditional jazz and the rudimental history behind the craft. In the end, it's about creating time to connect with the drums every day. This connection is a wonderfully rewarding and grounding addition to our lives. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

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Tomás

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£62

60-min

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Drum Lessons / Schlagzeugunterricht - Friendly, approachable, and enjoyable from the first lesson!

Drum Lessons / Schlagzeugunterricht - Friendly, approachable, and enjoyable from the first lesson!

Drum Lessons / Schlagzeugunterricht - Friendly, approachable, and enjoyable from the first lesson! Lessons available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, & German. I am Tomás , an experienced live and studio drummer with a Master Of Music degree from the Royal Northern College of Music in the UK and I am available as a private tutor. 
MY APPROACH
 I am aware that everyone is different and therefore lessons need to be individually tailored every time. I will make an effort to get to know you as a person as well as your reason for playing the drums so I can then adjust your lesson material adequately. This ensures that every student is enjoying themselves from the very first lesson and therefore the learning will naturally occur much faster.
 WHERE Lessons are at my studio in Neukölln/Kreuzberg. The room is spacious and comfortable and has a PA system and two drum kits, making it ideal for lessons. I am also available to teach at the student’s location; AGES I have taught one-on-one lessons to kids as young as 7 but also to adults in their 50s and 60s. Whatever your age, we will make it work.

 SKILL LEVELS 
My experience ranges from teaching young beginners who are just starting out to mature drummers who need to polish their playing. For beginner students, I will teach you the basics of drumming in an approachable way to make it enjoyable from the very start. For experienced drummers, I can improve your technique, groove, feel, tone, articulation, dynamics, stage performance, vocabulary, listening, and reading. All this so you can become a better musician, not just a drummer. I also like to teach in a way that empowers you to teach yourself in the future. ABOUT MY TEACHING EXPERIENCE I have been teaching 1-on-1 lessons for 11 years. I also have 7 years experience leading drum and percussion workshops. ABOUT MY DRUMMING EXPERIENCE I've been drumming for over 22 years and have now recorded and gigged with multiple bands, some of which I am the co-founder and co-songwriter for. Styles of music I have performed include rock, jazz, funk, psychedelia, afrobeat, disco, dance rock, electro, grunge, metal, blues, latin, and samba. I have a Master Of Music degree from Manchester’s Conservatoire (Royal Northern College of Music) in the UK. I also have experienced producing, composing, and mixing which I am more than happy to share with you. If you’ve got any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. All the best, Tomás

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“ Sam is an amazing teacher, patient and open to the student's goals and suggestions. His approach is more technical than theoretical but will nonetheless get anyone willing to learn up to speed on the basics into more advanced notions. He assessed what I was already able to do on the guitar to fill the gaps and help me progress into further fields. So far he's taught me the electric guitar, a bit of bass and piano and I'm very happy about all of it. ”

“ wonderful teacher we are happy to follow lessons with Idris. I highly recommend him. Very patient and attentive with kids. also very respectful. ”

“ Great teacher making technical practice more musical and fun to learn ! ”

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