Drum lessons in St Georges Basin
Learn drums with Antony at Jervis Bay School of Music, in the Bay and Basin Uniting Church in St Georges Basin. Lessons are one-on-one, for kids, teens and adults, and your first lesson is a free trial.
What you'll learn
- Holding the sticks, posture, and setting up the kit to fit you.
- Rudiments such as single strokes, double strokes and paradiddles, for control and speed.
- Your first rock beats, then grooves in pop, funk, blues and more.
- Fills, and how to come out of them right on the beat.
- Reading drum notation and counting.
- Playing along to real songs and keeping steady time with a click.
Most students play along with a song in their first few lessons. From there, Antony builds the coordination and timing that make a drummer sound solid.
Who drum lessons suit
As a rough guide, children can start drums from about seven, once their feet reach the pedals and they can focus for a 30-minute lesson. Drums are brilliant for kids with plenty of energy, and for adults who've always wanted a go.
Your teacher
Antony teaches drums at Jervis Bay School of Music, from first beats through to more advanced grooves and fills. Lessons are one-on-one, so beginners never have to keep up with a class.
Practising at home
You don't need a full kit straight away. Start with a pair of sticks (5A suits most beginners) and a practice pad. When you're ready for a kit, an electronic kit with headphones keeps the household happy, and an acoustic kit gives you the real feel. Ask Antony before you buy. Drums are loud, so earplugs made for musicians are a good idea for practice.
Lesson times and prices
| Length | Per lesson | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | $45.10 | $164 |
| 45 minutes | $67.65 | $246 |
| 60 minutes | $90.20 | $328 |
Lessons run once a week during NSW school terms, 40 lessons a year, on weekday afternoons and early evenings. Fees are spread over 11 monthly payments and January isn't billed. There's no lock-in contract: just give us one month's notice if you need to stop. Joining mid-term? You only pay for the lessons left. NSW Active and Creative Kids vouchers are accepted. All the details are in our student info pack.
Drum lessons around St Georges Basin
Drummers come to us from St Georges Basin, Sanctuary Point, Basin View, Old Erowal Bay, Erowal Bay, Wrights Beach, Vincentia, Huskisson, Sussex Inlet and Nowra. Lessons are at the church on Meriton Street, with a car park on site. Drive times from each suburb are on our areas we teach page.
Questions parents ask
Do we need a drum kit at home?
Not to start. Sticks and a practice pad cover the first few weeks. Antony can help you choose a kit when you're ready.
Electronic or acoustic kit?
Both work. Electronic kits are quieter and take up less room, and acoustic kits feel and sound like the real thing. Many families start with electronic.
Is my child too young for drums?
If their feet reach the pedals and they can concentrate for half an hour, they're probably ready. The free trial is the easiest way to find out.
Can adults learn drums?
Absolutely. Plenty of adults start drums for fun, fitness or to finally join a band.
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Book your free trial lesson
Meet your teacher, see the studio and play your first song. No obligation.