Drum lessons (individual, ensemble playing, ear training, theory and more!)

From 42.87 £ /h

The drumset is one of the most important and powerful instruments in a music ensemble. It does not only provide the rhythm and groove foundation for all the other instruments - it also defines the sound of the band, the character of the songs, the volume... just like an orchestra conductor.

In these lessons (which are of course personalized and open depending on the interests of the student) we will work beyond the physical/mechanical aspect of the drums (technique, coordination, etc) into the musical aspect, so we will spend some time listening and analyzing music together, working on ear training and music theory from a practical point of view.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

At teacher's location :

Dillenburg, Halfweg, Netherlands

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About Me

Hi! My name is Eloi, I am a drummer and composer based in The Netherlands, originally from Vigo, Spain.

I've been active playing the drums since a very young age and even though I nowdays do this professionally, I always try to keep that same relationship I had back then with the instrument and music. Curiosity and pleasure from listening/making music are the reasons I do what I do, and that's what I intend to nurture as a teacher, as well as complementing it and reinforzing it with knowledge and tools to improve one's skills and awareness.

I can be a guide and a source of information, but one's best teacher is oneself. So teaching how to follow one's heart and imagination is also one of my priorities as a docent.

Education

2012 High school
2014 Middle degree in Classical Percussion, CMUS Vigo
2014-17 Jazz Ensemble seminar at SPJP, Pontevedra
2021 Bachelor in Jazz drums at Conservatorium van Amsterdam

Experience / Qualifications

My connection with the drumset started very early, when I was just 3 years old. Back then I quickly realized how happy I was everytime I had drumsticks in my hands. I played on pots and pans and eventually on a toy drumet, until I started getting my first lessons together with classical training at age 6.

At age 13 I decided to leave my room and began making music with other people, joining and creating bands which revolved around rock and metal. When I was 16 I was already immersed in the scene of my hometown Vigo, growing exponentially and getting more opportunities to play with different projects and diverse styles of music.

By the time I finished my classical training at age 20 I was already established in the scene, but my curiosity got totally driven to jazz, shifting my studies and focusing on learning the tradition and language.

At age 23 I moved to Amsterdam to study jazz at the CvA. I've been active in the Dutch scene ever since, playing regularly with great players of my generation such as Ella Zirina, Chaerin Im, Martí Mitjavila, Teemu Kekkonen... Since I graduated in 2021 I also lead my own trio "Amarea", focused exclusively on my compositions.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

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