Drum, Percussion Lessons
Rock, Jazz, Classical, Marching, Irish/Newfoundland (Kit or Bodhran), Cajon, Hand Drums and more! Thanks to the various backgrounds of our highly trained and experienced Percussion/Drum instructors you may choose to play just about any style of music you want. Our instructors stress proper technique and teach students how to read music and play by ear. While typically most can start drums around age seven, we have accepted drum students as young as four years old. Male, Female, Adults and Seniors are all welcome – drumming has proven to offer both physical and mental benefits.
Drums are Available for
Ages 6 and up, beginners and up
Start At Any Date
Begin this week or the next!
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Length of Lessons
30 minutes, but hours lessons available
Locations
444 Torbay Road St. John's or
1 Centennial Square, Mount Pearl. Online also available
Need an Instrument or Supplies?
Sales & Rentals are available
Drum and Percussion Teachers
Music Instruction in English, Basic French
Drummer/percussionist, teacher, and performer with over 20 years of experience and dedication. Chuck has played in various studio session work and many live touring performances across Canada, Europe, and the US. Acts including Ria Mae (Sony Music recording artist), DRUM! (musical theatre production nominated for a Juno), Ouroboros, Paul Reddick (Juno Award winner), Garrett Mason (Juno Award Winner), Steve Marriner (Monkey Junk), Jim Henman (April Wine), The Junkbeats, Bill Durst (Thundermug), Keith Hallett, Blue Rodeo, and Dolly Parton. Chuck has also performed in many different production settings from small restaurants and clubs, to large theatres, outdoor festivals, arenas, and stadiums.
Music Instruction in English
Heidi Burns is a recent Graduate from St. Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Music Honours Degree. She has experience playing and performing a wide range of genres including rock, folk, jazz, indie, pop, and country. In addition to her experience in performance, Heidi has spent time in the studio recording with groups based out of Nova Scotia. She has been teaching drum lessons since 2019 with focus on learning grooves and drum fills, technique, rudiments, reading rhythms and drum charts, four way independence, and more.
Music Instruction in English
Bryan has been studying, performing and teaching as a percussionist for over 30 years. With a great love of marching and military band music, Bryan has been a proud member of the CLB Regimental Band since 1992 and is now director of their Corps of Drums. From 1991 to 2014, Bryan volunteered as a principal accompanist with the Mount Pearl Show Choir and Etcetera programs, performing in annual productions and many tours to Europe, Japan and the United States. In 2004, Bryan founded The Music Collection Drumline which has become a respected youth music program in the province. Currently, Bryan is performing and recording with NL Traditional group Rugged Shores. Bryan believes in fostering a passion for drumming and watching the students develop and grow as musicians.
Music Instruction in English
Mason Power's passion for drumming was ignited at a young age, and he now boasts over a decade
of playing experience. Initially drawn to rock music, his interest gradually evolved, leading him to
pursue a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree at Memorial University. Under the guidance of Rob
Power, he studied classical and contemporary percussion. Over the past five years, Mason has been
an active performer with various ensembles, including the Scruncheons Percussion Ensemble, the
MUN Wind Ensemble, the MUN Chamber Orchestra, and the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra.
Mason graduated from the School of Music in the spring of 2023, and eagerly looks forward to
sharing his love for drums and percussion with his future students.
Private Music Lessons
& Bass Guitar+
Violin, Cello, Viola, Fiddle
+ Percussion
Woodwind, Brass
Mandolin, Banjo +
Ensembles & Groups
Enabling students a chance to apply their skills in a group, rehearsing and performing together. Inspiring, yet fun and informal. Drumline, Vocal Performance, Rock Band or Ukelele.
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