Drumming classes: From Fundamentals to Improvisation - Forest - Private lessons

Drumming classes: From Fundamentals to Improvisation

From 41 € /h

Step into the world of rhythm with drumming classes, designed to inspire and challenge beginners as well as intermediate musicians. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this program helps you build a solid foundation, explore new techniques, and elevate your drumming to the next level.
With this classes you'll learn how to:
• Master essential techniques, from sticking control and rudiments to timing and groove.
• How to develope your ear and learn to listen to music critically, breaking down rhythms, patterns and styles across various genres.
• Unlock your creativity and confidence as a drummer, learning how to build on foundational rhythms and techniques to craft your unique voice.

Each class is meant to suit your skill level, ensuring a personalized learning experience.

Extra information

Bring your sticks and books when acquired.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Brussels, Belgium

At teacher's location :

Rue de Belgrade, Forest, Belgium

About Me

Hi, I’m Žiga, a Slovenian drummer living in Brussels. I’ve been playing drums since I was 16, and over the years, I’ve had the chance to perform in a variety of bands across different genres, as well as in theater productions. Teaching has been a big part of my life for the past 13 years, whether it’s been through one-on-one lessons or leading musical and percussion workshops.

I had the privilege of studying drums with the world-renowned drummer and percussionist Zlatko Kaučič, which shaped my approach to both playing and teaching. For me, music is all about listening—developing your ear and learning to connect with the rhythm and flow. This philosophy is at the heart of how I teach, helping students build not just their technical skills but also their overall musicianship.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced drummer looking to grow, I’m here to guide you on your musical journey and help you discover your unique voice on the drums.

Education

School of Arts in Nova Gorica, Slovenia. Successfully completed specialized music education with world-renowned drummer and percussionist Zlatko Kaučič in 2017, gaining invaluable experience.

Experience / Qualifications

Thirteen years of musical experience in live performance, theater, teaching, and leading workshops across various genres and settings for all age groups.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Slovene

Italian

Serbian

French

Spanish

Skills

Band practice

Jazz

Rock

Blues

Latin-world music

Improvisation

Pop

Sticking pattern

Availability of a typical week

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New York

At teacher's location

At student's home

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Tue

Wed

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20-24

Graduated from the CNSM of Lyon in 2017, I offer viola da gamba lessons at all levels and ages.
Going through the repertoire from the Renaissance to the Baroque period and through improvisation and ornamentation, we will explore the viola da gamba game (above, tenor or bass viol).
Currently at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in Master course of Baroque Cello, I also give lessons to cellists.

With this course you have the great occasion to learn and improve how to play the Violin, how to read and intepretate Music. Any level is very welcome! I'll be happy to teach you at your location, or online. If you are interested, drop me a message! Education is unstoppable! Be positive 👍☺️

I'm a professional violinist specialised in solo and chamber music playing (holding master degrees in both specializations). I have been playing a lot of symphonic music working with Animato Foundation Orchestra, Davos Festival Camerata, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles, Palm Beach Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Orkester Norden.
Giving a violin class I like focusing on the technique, quality of the sound, attentive listening, and an interpretation search. I like discovering the personality of the student and adapt my teaching method depending on that.

Folk or classical acoustic guitar.

The teaching philosophy is adapted to the level of each individual, according to the pace of work and motivation.

For example, for beginners: Technique of the plectrum or fingers, coordination and correction of the right and left hand. Learning basic chords, simple themes, simple rhythms, reading tablatures (...).

For intermediaries: development of rhythm, construction of chords, writing of tablatures, basic notions of harmony (...).

Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points:

-Study of various playing techniques, chords, harmony, music of your choice, rhythm, with reading of tablature, teaching structured around the repertoire you like, technique of developing the musical ear
- Discovery of the neck, notes and basic positions of open chords
- Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand
- Learning of different pieces of your choice
- Left hand control exercises, speed and precision
- Learning arpeggios
- Work around muscle memory
- Learning improvisation, musical play with others
- Ear training: use your ears to find chords, melodies, sounds and techniques used
-Spend a pleasant moment of exchange, without unnecessary institutional pressure, while obtaining concrete results
-Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument
- Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone
-Adjust and clarify your self-taught knowledge
- Learn tablatures / tabs & in English.

Note :
- Possibility to use the guitar available on site, during the test phase.
- As our teacher is also a singing teacher, it is possible to combine the two disciplines: guitar + vocal instrument, and to work on synchronization, style and accuracy.
- Possibility of offering this course (birthday, party, Christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice.

THE TEACHER :
Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, with careful pedagogy and methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES :
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

I am Thijs (30) an experienced drummer and musician, with a wide range of musical interests. Studying jazz drums under the wings of Lander Gyselinck at the KASK/Conservatory in Ghent. In addition, I have followed masterclasses and lessons from/with Joey Baron (US), Kendrick Scott (US), Corey Fonville (US) and Stéphane Galland (BE). I am also active in various bands/groups.

My lessons, depending on the level, focus on both the fundamental building blocks of drumming and music as a whole. These building blocks together with the student's interests form the curriculum, so that it meets the student's wishes as best as possible. I also teach music theory/music theory. Some aspects of this are also offered during drum lessons.

In the end, it's you who will enjoy it the most, so that's what I'm focusing on! For questions or more information, don't hesitate and send me a message. Let's kick it!

FR / Moi : Je joue du banjo depuis 6 ans, seul ou en petit groupe. Je fais régulièrement des concerts. J'anime des ateliers musicaux depuis 4 ans et je donne des cours de banjo depuis 1 an.

Les Cours : Vous apprendrez la technique du clawhammer, et non le picking bluegrass. C'est une technique utilisée dans le banjo 5 cordes traditionnel américain. J'ai un grand répertoire de morceaux au banjo et de chansons, c'est ce que nous apprendrons ensemble. Nous pouvons aussi apprendre un morceau de votre choix du répertoire country blues.

En suivant ce lien vous entendrez un morceau typique du clawhammer, qui sera probablement le premier morceau que vous apprendrez avec moi : https://youtu.be/VwlOO8RG-og?t=208

ENG / Me : I play banjo for 6 years, alone or with a small band. I gig regularly. I conduct music workshops for 4 years and give banjo lessons for 1 year.

The Classes : You will learn the clawhammer technique, it's different from the bluegrass picking technique. It's used in traditionnal american 5 string banjo. I have a large repertoire of banjo songs and tracks, that's what we are going to learn together. You can also ask me to learn a specific song in the country blues field.

In the youtube video attached to this announcement, you can hear Clarence Ashley playing The Cuckoo in the tuning of G D G C D (sawmill key or mountain minor) which is the tuning we are gonna use.

Hi! I'm Marc, a cellist from València living in Brussels from 2016. I've obtained my Bachelor and Master degree in the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel with professor Jeroen Reuling.
I offer Cello lessons as well as solfège and music theory for all levels, from basic to advanced. I speak English, Spanish and Catalan. For whom it might be interested please don't hesitate to contact me

Are you willing to learn how to play the piano? In this class, you can learn how to play this incredible instrument, as well as develop music theory knowledge such as reading scores, basic harmony, and rhythm. You will also learn how to develop your own musical ideas and find a personal way to express them!

Students of all ages can contact me to follow private lessons live in Brussels or Antwerp or online (via Zoom). I am a classical/jazz-trained pianist and composer who graduated "magna cum laude" with a Master's degree in Composition at the Royale Conservatoire of Antwerp. As a pianist and music teacher, I have several years of experience in private and public schools in Italy and I'm now teaching at the Royale Conservatoire of Antwerp. I am familiar with the classical and jazz repertoire as well as with 20th and 21st-century music. I'm passionate about introducing this beautiful and exciting field of art and its related knowledge.

If you don't have any music experience or if you already know music and want to develop or study a particular argument, my classes focus on the construction of a personalized study trajectory and methods based on the level, interests, and expectations of the student! The most important thing for me is to keep creativity and interest always stimulated for you to develop or continue to grow your love for music!

I'm Denise, a musician who recently moved to Brussels. I offer transverse flute, music theory and solfeggio lessons suitable for all ages. As a musician and artist I like to work from different points of view of art starting from breathing to get to the body and music.

If you've been eager to get better in jazz music and therefore studying all its different styles and drummers, I can help you for sure!
Particularly, I've studied in deep Tony Williams' and Elvin Jones' playing, so if you really want to improve that kind of vision and sound I can give you some great hints such as transcriptions, analysis, sound strategies and many video materials.
Also, I am specialized in Funk/Hip-Hop music and that kind of groovy world. So, I've been mastering a specific approach to this genre as well.

About me:
I've been playing drums since I was 6. I got my Master Degree in 2022 at Salerno Music Conservatory (Italy) in Jazz Drums and Percussion.
I've been doing the role of Assistant Professor at KCB with Stéphane Galland throughout the 2023.

Do you have an interest in learning how to to lead choral singing of any kind?
Do you need to prepare for your conducting entrance exam at the conservatoire/at school?
Have you recently started to conduct a choir but you lack confidence as a conductor?

With choral conducting degrees in 2-3 European countries (Poland, Germany and Belgium) and multiple international conducting competitions and masterclasses all around the world (Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Denmark), I will happily support your learning and self-development process.

We will lay firm foundations for you to feel confident as a conductor.
You can learn all you need to become a multi skilled choral conductor.
You can develop rehearsal techniques, effective conducting gestures, and gain extensive knowledge of choral literature.

We can adapt the classes and our study material according to your needs and your current situation.

You own Serato DJ Pro or Rekordbox and want to finally understand all the options? You have a DJ controller but don’t know how to use it to its full potential? Or maybe you need tips on how to create a cohesive mix or solve a live mistake you’ve made? Then my class is what you need!

Utilising my experience as a DJ, I have crafted a class enriched with everything I wish I had learnt when I started my journey over 10 years ago. You’ll learn everything about sync, transitions, EQ’s, library management and much more.

DJ Lessons – Learn, Create, Express

I’ll help you improve your DJing skills by giving you the right tools, mindset, and professional insight.
My lessons are not just about technique — they’re about understanding how to grow as an artist, build your own sound, and position yourself in the music scene.

What we’ll cover:

Recognizing and understanding different music genres — from the basics to advanced mixing approaches

Essential music theory

Managing DJ software such as Rekordbox (playlist creation, track organization, and playlist export)

Mixing techniques: beatmatching, EQ balance, harmonic mixing

How to use loops

Practical setup tips for live DJ sets

How to prepare and structure a DJ set

And much more, depending on your level and goals

In short:
I’ll teach you my personal approach to DJing — a method based on creativity, identity, and self-expression.
My vision of electronic music goes beyond trends and viral moments: it’s about finding your own sound and making it speak for you.

I'm a certified sound engineer and I have prepared a course for beginners and early intermediates, who want to dive into the world of music production.

I got my bachelor's degree in Music Technology and Acoustics at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. I squeezed out the most useful and meaningful knowledge of a four year curriculum into a 3 month course to help young people save precious time.

Instead of roaming through reels and videos online, join my course and earn a solid foundation in recording techniques, editing, mixing, production techniques, MIDI theory, acoustics theory and the basics of mastering. By the end of the course, you'll be confident enough to produce your first single or EP.

Graduated from the CNSM of Lyon in 2017, I offer viola da gamba lessons at all levels and ages.
Going through the repertoire from the Renaissance to the Baroque period and through improvisation and ornamentation, we will explore the viola da gamba game (above, tenor or bass viol).
Currently at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in Master course of Baroque Cello, I also give lessons to cellists.

With this course you have the great occasion to learn and improve how to play the Violin, how to read and intepretate Music. Any level is very welcome! I'll be happy to teach you at your location, or online. If you are interested, drop me a message! Education is unstoppable! Be positive 👍☺️

I'm a professional violinist specialised in solo and chamber music playing (holding master degrees in both specializations). I have been playing a lot of symphonic music working with Animato Foundation Orchestra, Davos Festival Camerata, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles, Palm Beach Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Orkester Norden.
Giving a violin class I like focusing on the technique, quality of the sound, attentive listening, and an interpretation search. I like discovering the personality of the student and adapt my teaching method depending on that.

Folk or classical acoustic guitar.

The teaching philosophy is adapted to the level of each individual, according to the pace of work and motivation.

For example, for beginners: Technique of the plectrum or fingers, coordination and correction of the right and left hand. Learning basic chords, simple themes, simple rhythms, reading tablatures (...).

For intermediaries: development of rhythm, construction of chords, writing of tablatures, basic notions of harmony (...).

Depending on your goals, you can learn, if you wish, to play 60 to 80% of current music from the first lessons, which often use the same chords and the same techniques. The objectives take into consideration the following points:

-Study of various playing techniques, chords, harmony, music of your choice, rhythm, with reading of tablature, teaching structured around the repertoire you like, technique of developing the musical ear
- Discovery of the neck, notes and basic positions of open chords
- Left / right hand coordination and rhythm exercises for the right hand
- Learning of different pieces of your choice
- Left hand control exercises, speed and precision
- Learning arpeggios
- Work around muscle memory
- Learning improvisation, musical play with others
- Ear training: use your ears to find chords, melodies, sounds and techniques used
-Spend a pleasant moment of exchange, without unnecessary institutional pressure, while obtaining concrete results
-Understand and discover the many facets of an exciting and user-friendly instrument
- Benefit from personalized advice on your posture and certain pitfalls to avoid when starting alone
-Adjust and clarify your self-taught knowledge
- Learn tablatures / tabs & in English.

Note :
- Possibility to use the guitar available on site, during the test phase.
- As our teacher is also a singing teacher, it is possible to combine the two disciplines: guitar + vocal instrument, and to work on synchronization, style and accuracy.
- Possibility of offering this course (birthday, party, Christmas, event ...) to the person of your choice.

THE TEACHER :
Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, with careful pedagogy and methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES :
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

I am Thijs (30) an experienced drummer and musician, with a wide range of musical interests. Studying jazz drums under the wings of Lander Gyselinck at the KASK/Conservatory in Ghent. In addition, I have followed masterclasses and lessons from/with Joey Baron (US), Kendrick Scott (US), Corey Fonville (US) and Stéphane Galland (BE). I am also active in various bands/groups.

My lessons, depending on the level, focus on both the fundamental building blocks of drumming and music as a whole. These building blocks together with the student's interests form the curriculum, so that it meets the student's wishes as best as possible. I also teach music theory/music theory. Some aspects of this are also offered during drum lessons.

In the end, it's you who will enjoy it the most, so that's what I'm focusing on! For questions or more information, don't hesitate and send me a message. Let's kick it!

FR / Moi : Je joue du banjo depuis 6 ans, seul ou en petit groupe. Je fais régulièrement des concerts. J'anime des ateliers musicaux depuis 4 ans et je donne des cours de banjo depuis 1 an.

Les Cours : Vous apprendrez la technique du clawhammer, et non le picking bluegrass. C'est une technique utilisée dans le banjo 5 cordes traditionnel américain. J'ai un grand répertoire de morceaux au banjo et de chansons, c'est ce que nous apprendrons ensemble. Nous pouvons aussi apprendre un morceau de votre choix du répertoire country blues.

En suivant ce lien vous entendrez un morceau typique du clawhammer, qui sera probablement le premier morceau que vous apprendrez avec moi : https://youtu.be/VwlOO8RG-og?t=208

ENG / Me : I play banjo for 6 years, alone or with a small band. I gig regularly. I conduct music workshops for 4 years and give banjo lessons for 1 year.

The Classes : You will learn the clawhammer technique, it's different from the bluegrass picking technique. It's used in traditionnal american 5 string banjo. I have a large repertoire of banjo songs and tracks, that's what we are going to learn together. You can also ask me to learn a specific song in the country blues field.

In the youtube video attached to this announcement, you can hear Clarence Ashley playing The Cuckoo in the tuning of G D G C D (sawmill key or mountain minor) which is the tuning we are gonna use.

Hi! I'm Marc, a cellist from València living in Brussels from 2016. I've obtained my Bachelor and Master degree in the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel with professor Jeroen Reuling.
I offer Cello lessons as well as solfège and music theory for all levels, from basic to advanced. I speak English, Spanish and Catalan. For whom it might be interested please don't hesitate to contact me

Are you willing to learn how to play the piano? In this class, you can learn how to play this incredible instrument, as well as develop music theory knowledge such as reading scores, basic harmony, and rhythm. You will also learn how to develop your own musical ideas and find a personal way to express them!

Students of all ages can contact me to follow private lessons live in Brussels or Antwerp or online (via Zoom). I am a classical/jazz-trained pianist and composer who graduated "magna cum laude" with a Master's degree in Composition at the Royale Conservatoire of Antwerp. As a pianist and music teacher, I have several years of experience in private and public schools in Italy and I'm now teaching at the Royale Conservatoire of Antwerp. I am familiar with the classical and jazz repertoire as well as with 20th and 21st-century music. I'm passionate about introducing this beautiful and exciting field of art and its related knowledge.

If you don't have any music experience or if you already know music and want to develop or study a particular argument, my classes focus on the construction of a personalized study trajectory and methods based on the level, interests, and expectations of the student! The most important thing for me is to keep creativity and interest always stimulated for you to develop or continue to grow your love for music!

I'm Denise, a musician who recently moved to Brussels. I offer transverse flute, music theory and solfeggio lessons suitable for all ages. As a musician and artist I like to work from different points of view of art starting from breathing to get to the body and music.

If you've been eager to get better in jazz music and therefore studying all its different styles and drummers, I can help you for sure!
Particularly, I've studied in deep Tony Williams' and Elvin Jones' playing, so if you really want to improve that kind of vision and sound I can give you some great hints such as transcriptions, analysis, sound strategies and many video materials.
Also, I am specialized in Funk/Hip-Hop music and that kind of groovy world. So, I've been mastering a specific approach to this genre as well.

About me:
I've been playing drums since I was 6. I got my Master Degree in 2022 at Salerno Music Conservatory (Italy) in Jazz Drums and Percussion.
I've been doing the role of Assistant Professor at KCB with Stéphane Galland throughout the 2023.

Do you have an interest in learning how to to lead choral singing of any kind?
Do you need to prepare for your conducting entrance exam at the conservatoire/at school?
Have you recently started to conduct a choir but you lack confidence as a conductor?

With choral conducting degrees in 2-3 European countries (Poland, Germany and Belgium) and multiple international conducting competitions and masterclasses all around the world (Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Denmark), I will happily support your learning and self-development process.

We will lay firm foundations for you to feel confident as a conductor.
You can learn all you need to become a multi skilled choral conductor.
You can develop rehearsal techniques, effective conducting gestures, and gain extensive knowledge of choral literature.

We can adapt the classes and our study material according to your needs and your current situation.

You own Serato DJ Pro or Rekordbox and want to finally understand all the options? You have a DJ controller but don’t know how to use it to its full potential? Or maybe you need tips on how to create a cohesive mix or solve a live mistake you’ve made? Then my class is what you need!

Utilising my experience as a DJ, I have crafted a class enriched with everything I wish I had learnt when I started my journey over 10 years ago. You’ll learn everything about sync, transitions, EQ’s, library management and much more.

DJ Lessons – Learn, Create, Express

I’ll help you improve your DJing skills by giving you the right tools, mindset, and professional insight.
My lessons are not just about technique — they’re about understanding how to grow as an artist, build your own sound, and position yourself in the music scene.

What we’ll cover:

Recognizing and understanding different music genres — from the basics to advanced mixing approaches

Essential music theory

Managing DJ software such as Rekordbox (playlist creation, track organization, and playlist export)

Mixing techniques: beatmatching, EQ balance, harmonic mixing

How to use loops

Practical setup tips for live DJ sets

How to prepare and structure a DJ set

And much more, depending on your level and goals

In short:
I’ll teach you my personal approach to DJing — a method based on creativity, identity, and self-expression.
My vision of electronic music goes beyond trends and viral moments: it’s about finding your own sound and making it speak for you.

I'm a certified sound engineer and I have prepared a course for beginners and early intermediates, who want to dive into the world of music production.

I got my bachelor's degree in Music Technology and Acoustics at the Hellenic Mediterranean University. I squeezed out the most useful and meaningful knowledge of a four year curriculum into a 3 month course to help young people save precious time.

Instead of roaming through reels and videos online, join my course and earn a solid foundation in recording techniques, editing, mixing, production techniques, MIDI theory, acoustics theory and the basics of mastering. By the end of the course, you'll be confident enough to produce your first single or EP.

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