Nanaimo - Drums Lessons

ben darwin (Drums)

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Teaching Style: jazz

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

Ben studied at VIU and received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz. Accepting all skill levels from beginner to advanced, Ben teaches skills and techniques that are both enjoyable and fulfilling in a variety of different styles. His rate is $28 per half hour.

dave sayers (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Studying at MacEwan University, Dave has developed a reputation for his ability to get the most out of his students and has achieved great success with students previously labeled as unteachable or disinterested. Working under the guiding principle that everyone is inherently musically talented, he provides a positive and confidence promoting environment for all students.
His rate is $29 per half hour.

hans verhoeven (Drums, Hand Drums, Percussion, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Hans Verhoeven has performed and recorded with many of Canada’s finest musicians, including Phil Dwyer, Brad Turner, Don Thompson, PJ Perry, Ingrid Jensen, Christine Jensen, Dave Turner, Al McLean, Kevin Dean, Ross Taggart, Hugh Fraser, Mike Rudd, Brandi Disterheft, Laila Biali, Rafael Zaldivar, Ryan Oliver, Tina Jones, Joe Coughlin, Dee Daniels, Oliver Gannon, Jodi Proznik, Ken Lister, Tony Genge, Neil Swainson, Brian Dickinson, Andres Vial, Adrian Vedady, Ashley Wey, and many more. His musical theatre work includes performances with Broadway luminaries in Taiwan, the Chemainus Theatre Festival, and the Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular. Hans holds a Bachelor degree in Jazz Performance Drums from McGill University and a Master’s degree in Orchestral Percussion Performance from UVic, and he has performed as a percussionist with the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra. Hans plays and teaches in a wide array of styles, from Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Jazz, Funk, and Rock, to Classical, Folk, and Creative Music. Hans rate is $29 per half-hour.

phil wipper (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Phil has been performing and teaching drums professionally since the mid 80s. Whether students are just starting out, playing for fun, or want to further advance their craft, Phil always tries to emphasize a broad overview of drumming concepts, techniques and styles; as well as give his students the knowledge and advice needed to further apply those skills professionally or otherwise. Phil currently works with award-winning and three-time June-nominated children’s performers The Kerplunks, as well as the ever popular local-favourites, Johnny Inappropriate and Wunderbread.
His rate is $29 per half hour.