Edmonton Mayfield - Drums Lessons

Alice Nyambiya 

Nelson Collins - Lee (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Nelson Collins-Lee is an active performer, instructor and recording engineer who has been learning and playing music since the age of 6. Educated at MacEwan University and the University of North Texas, he has been teaching professionally for over 10 years. While his main focus is metal and rock he is also well-versed in jazz, funk, and pop music as well as certain electronic and world music styles. He has appeared on many recordings and has played hundreds of shows nationally, as well as taking on freelance gigs. Nelson has a student-centered philosophy towards drum education and encourages students to develop their ear and taste by actively listening to and engaging with music while introducing them to the relevant tools and methods along the way. Nelson offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $30 per half hour.

Tyler Falk (Drums, Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Tyler is an experienced multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator based in Edmonton. With a decade of experience, Tyler has toured across Canada, performing more than 100 shows as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in rock, metal, and pop-adjacent genres. He holds a Diploma in Music Performance from MacEwan University and has furthered his training through private lessons in guitar, drums, and piano, as well as courses like Pickup Music.
Tyler tailors lessons to each student’s unique interests while building a solid foundation, and fostering growth in technique, creativity, and confidence. He values collaboration as a key tool for musical growth, incorporating playing together and improvisation into lessons. Drawing on techniques inspired by the Alexander Method and Kenny Werner’s Effortless Mastery, he emphasizes natural, efficient movement behind the instrument. His extensive background in production and composition adds depth to his teaching, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of music. His rate is $30 per half hour.