Private Drum Set Instructor in English in Tokyo Area

From 40.37 € /h

I offer private drum lessons for children and adults, tailored to each student’s level, goals, and musical interests. Lessons can be held in the comfort of your own home or in a rented music studio in Tokyo, particularly in areas along the Den-en-toshi and Yokohama lines.

Lessons focus on building strong fundamentals such as technique, timing, groove, musicality, and vocabulary while keeping learning fun, motivating, and practical. Students also have opportunities to participate in ensemble recitals, allowing them to experience playing with other musicians, build confidence, and apply what they have learned in a real musical setting.

Extra information

Must have an acoustic or electric drum set (if at home lessons).

Location

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At student's location :

Around Komae, Japan

Around Machida, Japan

Around Yokohama, Japan

About Me

Richie is a drummer from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, USA, where he spent over a decade teaching, recording, and performing professionally. He led award-winning Top 40 casino and wedding bands throughout the southern United States and collaborated with artists such as The Voice recording artist Sera Buras, the renowned blues-rock band Magnolia Bayou, and Nashville singer-songwriter Colin Lockey.

He is a ten-time nominee and four-time Covey Award winner in The Coast Observer magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards for Cover/Pop and Favorite Local Band categories as a member of Red Room Arrangement. Richie was also a member of the southern blues band Fort Bayou Slim, recognized as significant cultural artists on Mississippi’s historic Blues Trail. Alongside his performing career, he taught private drum lessons at respected music studios including The Jackson Ave. Muse and Myhres School of Music.

Since relocating to Japan, Richie placed second at the 2018 Yamaha Electone Festival in Kaitaichi, Hiroshima. He is now based in Tokyo, where he performs regularly in bars, theaters, and hotels with a wide range of artists.

In 2025, Richie became a Los Cabos Drumsticks artist in Japan and co-founded Henry Music & Arts, a private music, language, and arts lesson studio, with his wife, acclaimed pianist Kate Henry.

Education

University of Southern Mississippi, Bachelor's
Berklee College of Music Summer Program
Musician's Institute Summer Program
University of North Texas Summer Program

Experience / Qualifications

Los Cabos Drumstick Artist
Multiple decades of performing experience in the southeastern United States and Japan
Multiple years of private teaching experience

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

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Drums

Jazz

Blues

Latin-world music

Improvisation

Rock

Pop

Band practice

Sticking pattern

Metal

Teaching

Music theory

Availability of a typical week

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12-16

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20-24

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I teach all ages, beginners to professionals, have many international students, and a class for Associations Franco-Japonais (AFJ), in English, French, and Japanese.

I also prepare students for exams or competitions, such as Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM, ARSM, DipABRSM), and Advanced Placement (AP) Music Theory, etc., and most of my students have achieved with distinction.

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Teaching locations will be at a lesson studio in west Tokyo (Kamishakujii), student’s home, or online. Group lessons are able only for music theory at student’s home or online.
Hybrid lessons (combining face-to-face and online lessons) are also capable.

I would be happy to help you to achieve any music goals.
Please feel free to contact me for further informations.

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I am a professional piano teacher with 10 years of teaching experiences in Malaysia, Singapore, and now in Japan!
I provide private piano lesson in English, Mandarin, Japanese, and Cantonese, mainly in Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Yokohama area.

Here are some of the things you can expect from my lessons:
I enjoy incorporating music games (Kodaly method) and arts into my lessons, regardless of your age! (I believe learning through play is highly effective.)
I don't only teach "music knowledge." I value cultural exchange with my students. Through lessons or specific pieces, we can share our languages, songs, backgrounds, and more!
Whether you're preparing for exams or pursuing music as a hobby, my ultimate goal for students is to find JOY in every lesson. While learning an instrument can sometimes be challenging, I'll use my experience to guide you, and together, we'll overcome any hurdles. :)

Feel free to contact me if you are looking for a piano teacher in your native language! 😊
Thank you.

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Ruby

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Short-term classes or long-term tutor available to help you along your English-speaking journey.
Native English, originally from London but currently living in west Tokyo.

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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.

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With over 20 years of playing experience and a diploma from the French Conservatory of Lille (3ème cycle – highest level), I provide structured yet fun and engaging lessons tailored to each student’s needs.

🎶 What you will learn:
✔️ Fundamental techniques (posture, hand position, finger strength).
✔️ Reading sheet music and understanding music theory.
✔️ Playing with expression and dynamics.
✔️ Classical, contemporary, or personal repertoire.
✔️ Ear training & improvisation techniques.

Lessons are available in French and English. Whether you’re a beginner or preparing for advanced exams, let’s make music together! 🎹✨

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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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I teach students of all ages and levels, from beginners to professionals, and have many international students.

I also prepare students for exams and competitions, including:

ABRSM Grades 1–8

ARSM & DipABRSM

Music Theory (all levels)

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Please feel free to contact me for further information.

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(Both in Japanese and English lesson available)

What I Offer

• Guitar lessons – beginner to advanced
• Acoustic, and analyze your favorite music.
• Composition & Music Arrangement coaching
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• Improving technique, expression, and improvisation
• In-person or online lessons

About My Teaching

My approach focuses on helping you:
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Elevate your guitar playing with a professional musician with over 20 years of experience.
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【Career Highlights】
• Supporting Artist: I have performed and recorded with top Japanese artists such as Ohashi Trio, Rolly, Angela Aki and more.
• Global Performer: As a member of "Orquesta Libre," I’ve released 4 albums and performed at major festivals like FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival.
• TV & Media: I have coached famous Japanese actors (e.g., Tomoya Nagase, Yui Aragaki) for hit TV dramas like "My Boss My Hero."
• Local Presence: I am the producer and host musician for the weekly "Friday Jazz Night" at the Rose Hotel Yokohama in Chinatown.

【What I Offer】
• Lessons: From Intermediate to advanced players looking for professional techniques.
• Flexible Genres: Rock, Jazz, Blues, Pop, and Music Theory.
• Locations: My private studio in Yokohama.

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Drumming utilizes ideas about sticking, rudiments, proper technique, and rhythms. Across all levels, these ideas remain critical, creating a framework for which drumming abilities can be developed. In these lessons, musicians will expand and or refine their abilities.