CENTRAL COAST
DRUM
LESSONS
Drum Lessons
Simple, structured lessons designed to help students build strong skills, stay motivated, and enjoy playing music.
How It Works
Lessons are built around a clear and simple system that supports progress over time.
Each student follows a consistent structure:
Learn in the lesson
New skills, exercises, and songs are introduced and developed each week.Follow a practice plan
Students use a simple weekly booklet that breaks practice into small, manageable steps.Get clear feedback
After each lesson, students receive personalised notes with guidance on what to practise next.
The Practice Approach
Practice is kept simple and achievable.
Students are encouraged to:
focus on one thing at a time
work at their own pace
build consistency through regular practice
Even short sessions are valuable.
Any amount of practice is a win.
What Students Learn
Lessons are structured to develop all areas of playing:
Technique — Stick control, rudiments, coordination
Musicianship — Sight reading, improvisation, aural
Repertoire — Grade pieces and free choice songs
This balanced approach helps students build strong, well-rounded skills.
About
I’m a professional drummer and teacher with over 25 years of experience in performance and education.
Lessons are simple, structured, and designed to help students build confidence and progress steadily over time.
Testimonials
“Chris is an amazing teacher and his years of experience really show in how much my son loves his drum lessons. He’s super flexible with the content he teaches and keeps things fresh so my son (mostly!) keeps up with practice. Can’t recommend Chris highly enough.”
“Chris has been amazing for our son! He has amazing communication with us and we always know where our son is up to with his lessons. Chris’ organisational skills have been a life saver!”
“My 12 year old son has been getting drum lessons from Chris for a number of years. His patient, professional approach makes for a great learning environment. My son comes home from lessons inspired to practice. He has also started sight reading rhythm sheet music, which is unusual for drummers. Chris brings balance and top level skills to his lessons, while creating a fun, relaxed learning environment. I thoroughly recommend his services.”
Materials Included
All learning materials are provided as part of lessons.
This includes:
practice plan booklets
method books
additional resources as needed
Everything is designed to be easy to use at home.
Student Portal
Students have access to their own lesson notes online, including:
weekly lesson summaries
progress feedback
practice guidance
This helps keep practice focused between lessons.
Enrolment
For lesson information or enrolment, please contact your school music office: