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All lessons are tailormade taking into consideration your desired style, learning goals and knowledge level. Lessons are in English and are held at my studio/home in Arnhem. Lessons can also be held at your requested location at an extra cost.

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I teach in my studio at home (in my backyard) on Thursday (afternoon and evening), Friday (idem) and on Saturday afternoon. There is still some room for new students. This also has to do with the way I teach at home. Many students have lessons every two weeks or even every three weeks (only a few people every week). The learning frequency is determined by the student himself. I do not expect payment in advance, but for example that at the beginning of a new month the actual lessons from the previous month will be transferred (if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance, no tuition fees will be charged). Lessons are given in all possible existing styles and, if desired, tailored to the taste of the student concerned. The studio has two complete drum sets and various percussion instruments (congas, bongos, cowbells etc.), in addition to good professional recording equipment. On the internet (Dropbox) I have put a lot of play-along numbers in addition to pre-programmed technical exercises. The pleasure of playing drums or percussion comes first, in addition to advancing in playing level and possible employability in bands. Lessons are given individually to all levels; from absolute beginners to aspiring candidates for a conservatory education (in which the various (historical) drum techniques will be discussed extensively). For many years I have been working as a percussion teacher at the Lindenberg Cultural Center in Nijmegen and at the Arnhems Conservatory (ArtEZ) alongside work as a freelancer (studio) musician.

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I've been a drummer for almost 20 years now, and I've graduated from both Brussels Royal Conservatory of Music (classical percussion) and Mons Royal Conservatory of Music (pedagogy). I've been teaching percussion, the drums and music theory for a little more than 4 years now. My students are always the real actors of my courses. No matter what instrument you are learning, be it percussion, the drums, marimba, vibraphone, or music theory, I always pay close attention to your personal goals, and together we devise a unique learning plan that adapts to your strengths as well as your weaknesses. My courses are aimed at anyone who is willing to put effort into learning music; children or adults, complete beginners or more advanced players who wish to receive additional feedback and insight. Autonomy, creativity, curiosity and listening skills are the true pillars of my methodology. We pay as much attention to technique as to musicality or listening skills. Additionally, I provide tailored exercises, on-demand sheet music and transcriptions according to your needs, as well as additional resources and recommendations on my website to nourish your musical life and journey. I teach the following: -the drums, in various styles (rock, funk, jazz, shuffle, pop, world music, latin music, on-demand songs) and forms (Moeller technique, speed, rudiments, syncopation, breaks, solo, independence, musicality, double pedal, push-pull, etc.); -percussion (2 or 4-mallet marimba and vibraphone, xylophone, timpani, cajón, hand percussion), in both contemporary and classical music styles; -music theory, which can and will easily be integrated into my drumming or percussion courses, or can be taught as a separate course for music students who are seeking remedial education; -harmony; -sight reading techniques; -perfect and relative pitch (experimental)

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Want to learn to play the drums? Easy as 1,2,3. With me you will learn the basics, play along with your favorite music and build your own grooves. Preferably in my studio, but it can also be at yours. I have been behind the kit for 18 years in different styles (rock, jazz, reggae, afrobeat). We can possibly discuss an adjusted rate for children. If you have any questions, please feel free to send a message :)