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    Professional drum lessons for all ages, styles and levels

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    Your first steps towards a great hobby? Would you like to further develop your drum performance without having to take solfège or other compulsory subjects? Or improve your technique, rhythm, groove, rudiments? The drum studio is located in the heart of Mechelen. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

    Mathias is a drummer and percussionist who is at home in many styles. In 2011 he obtained his Masters in Music as a percussionist at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp. He lives as a teacher and freelance percussionist for professional orchestras. To continue his passion for music, Mathias has also immersed himself in electronic music production under the alias Ghesso in recent years. He is also a drummer with Pardon Service.

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    At teacher's location: Thaborstraat, Mechelen, België
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    Age:
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    The class is taught in:Dutch, English

    About Me

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    Rhythm for young and old

    Your first steps towards a great hobby? Want to further develop your drum performance without having to follow solfège or other compulsory courses? Or do you want to refine your technique, rhythm, groove, rudiments? Drumstudio Mechelen is located in the heart of Mechelen. Feel free to contact us for more information.

    Education

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    Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, School of Arts of the AP Hogeschool:
    Bachelor and Master in music option instrument percussion
    Specific teacher training in percussion

    Experience / Qualifications

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    Mathias is a drummer and percussionist who is at home in many styles. In 2011 he obtained his Masters in Music as a percussionist at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp. He lives as a teacher and freelance percussionist for professional orchestras. To continue his passion for music, Mathias has also immersed himself in electronic music production under the alias Ghesso in recent years. He is also a drummer with Pardon Service.

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