Drumming Groove and Feel Lessons from a New York professional

From 40.54 € /h

A veteran drummer from New York with over 25 years of professional experience is teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced players how to groove on the kit and auxiliary percussion.

Learn to play the styles you love with the proper feel. Pick your genre(s). You will improve your ear, timing, dynamics, and improvisational skills.

Extra information

We can work in studios convenient for you as well.

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At teacher's location :

Chome- Higashi-Izumi, Komae, Tokyo, Japan

About Me

I'm a lifelong musician, specializing in the drums. I've been hailed as a valuable resource when it comes to knowledge of music. I currently residing in Tokyo, drumming for multiple acts in the city and have been playing the drums and giving lessons for over 30 years. I relocated to Tokyo from New York where I was a band leader and host of numerous events throughout the city. I am very open, friendly, and always willing to help.

Education

Arizona State University, Art Institute of Phoenix. I studied Photography before moving into multimedia after spending a few years in the art world and as a working musician.

Experience / Qualifications

30 plus years of drumming experience in rock, soul, funk, reggae, punk, pop, boogaloo, soul jazz, country, and electronica.

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

The class is taught in

English

Japanese

Skills

Drums

Improvisation

Latin-world music

Pop

Rock

Percussion

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Yuudai

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I am very passionate about coaching the basic but quite important methodology/exercise for playing drums such as rudiments, kick drum exersize with METRONOME, which are the areas most of the beginner drummers tend to skip. even experienced drummer would not know how to apply those rudiments patterns to real drums play.

Eva

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Taiko Drumming is both a traditional instrument and an innovative medium for making contemporary music.
I am Eva, a professional Taiko Drummer, and I have playing the Taiko drums for 30 years.

Lessons will be taught online on weekdays and on-site in central Tokyo on weekends, in groups. Private lessons can be arranged upon request.

Here is my profile:

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Eva was raised by a family of scholars and artists with mixed German and Japanese heritage. From a young age, she learned how to play piano after her father introduced her to classical music, while she simultaneously learned Taiko after her mother introduced her to the Japanese arts. After graduating from the International School of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo, Japan, she attended Cornell University in New York, USA, where she earned a B.A. in Philosophy. While attending Cornell, she joined the Cornell University Percussion Ensemble. The following year, she co-founded the Taiko drumming student organization called Cornell Taiko (YAMATAI) and she was the lead drummer and Musical Director. After graduating from Cornell at the young age of 22, she returned to Japan and started performing professionally. She started her solo career a year later.

Eva is also trained in Japanese folk dance (with a focus on male styles) and has a passion for street dance and locking. She joined an Awa dance team affiliated with the prestigious Koenji Awa Dance Association and made her way to become one of the top female dancers in Japan.

Today, she brings Japanese taiko drumming and song to a brand new context of pop music and also performs with many distinguished artists, musicians, dancers, and Taiko drummers across multiple genres. Eva does not only perform using taiko, she also uses a number of other instruments that have a distinct flavor of the Japanese environment including Koto (Japanese Harp), Voice, and Piano. Eva also works in the field of education and teaches taiko drumming workshops to both children and adults and is also involved in humanitarian efforts such as raising awareness for the disabled.

Her music, dynamic performances, and selfless spirit continue to inspire not only her many fans but all who witness her performances all over the world.

In 2023, her original music was published by Harper Collins Publisher and she was also the cover image of their music textbook. In 2024, her original music was utilized by Cambridge International Curriculum, used in over 160 countries and 10,000 schools, which sets a global standard for education, and is recognized by universities and employers worldwide.

Cheyenne

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🎶 Learn how to play the drums in English while having fun!

I’m a passionate and experienced drummer offering personalized drum lessons for beginners and amator !

Whether you want to improve your timing, technique, groove, or just enjoy learning your favorite songs, I adapt each lesson to your goals and pace.

🥁 What I offer:
• One-on-one lessons in English (bilingual support EN/JP possible)
• Step-by-step method for beginners
• Practice with real music
• Focus on rhythm, coordination, and style (rock, funk, pop, etc.)
• Lessons in-studio (Tokyo), at home, or online

🕒 Flexible scheduling
🎧 Lessons can be recorded for your review

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