Wellington
Drum Lessons | Electronic Dance Music Production Lessons
Bio
Kia ora!
I’m a recent graduate from the New Zealand School of Music, specializing in performance on the drums. I’ve been playing drums and percussion for over 10 years and perform professionally around town on a regular basis.
I’ve been teaching for 3 years and enjoy helping my students develop both technically and creatively. I have experience teaching with multiple Music programs (TRA, RMA), along with teaching private lessons.
In addition to my instrumental practice, I’ve been producing music with Ableton Live for 5 years, creating a wide range of sounds across genres. I have experience using Ableton Live as a production tool, a performance tool, to mix and master, and as a creative part of my drum practice.
Teaching Info
I teach in a fully equipped space, so you can get hands-on experience during your lessons.
My Drum Lessons involve balanced approach between technique and musicianship. We’ll work on fundamentals like rudiments, timekeeping, and music reading, as well as focusing on specific beats, fills, and what it looks like to creatively approach songs as a drummer.
Some of the skills I can help you develop include:
- Creative fills and sticking patterns
- Rudiments and technique
- Timekeeping and rhythm exercises
- Reading music and notation
- Musicality and creativity in performance
- Playing in a band or group setting
- Drum soloing and improvisation
My Ableton Live lessons follow a similar philosophy: hone in on the fundamentals (understanding synthesis, efficiency & competency within the program) and balance it with a wider focus on creative approaches to digital music production.