Moncton - Drum Lessons

ben buchanan (Drums, Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo)

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Teaching Style: rock, metal

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

Ben earned his Bachelor of Arts degree (Major in Music) from Mount Allison University where he took classes on Theory, History, Composition, Analysis, Arranging, Methods and Teaching. He began taking drum lessons at the age of 12 and then took bass and guitar shortly after. He began teaching in 2015 and has been teaching drums, guitar, bass, ukulele, song writing and production techniques all over the maritimes. Ben plays rock, metal, acoustic, fusion and electronica and acts as composer and producer for various musical projects. Ben loves discussing writing techniques, production and advanced music theory concepts. His rates are $23 per half hour session.

daniel fournier (dieppe) (Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone)

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

Daniel earned his degree in percussion from Université de Moncton in 2007. He was a member of the university's percussion ensemble under the direction of Michel Deschênes. He is bilingual and has been teaching music since 2009. His rate is $23 per half-hour private lesson.

jonah landry (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Jonah Landry (he/him) has been involved in and has shown his passion for the local music scene ever since he can remember. Whether it’s playing rock/folk drums in John Jerome and the Congregation (Moncton) or fast double bass techniques in Necrohol (Halifax), he has the tools to teach many genres across the board such as pop, rock, folk, metal, and introductory blues and jazz. When he’s not teaching or playing locally, you can find him working on local music videos (nominated for 4 MusicNB Video of the Year Awards) and working behind his camera! Jonah’s goal is to give back to the local music scene that has given so much to him growing up. His rate is $24 per half-hour lesson.

jonathan flanagan (Drums)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

John has been teaching drums since 2005. He teaches a variety of styles including pop, rock, metal, country, and beginner jazz. Jon has been playing drums professionally for the last 15 years. He was the drummer for the heavy rock band Iron Giant. The band went on to received an ECMA for their performances. He was also the drummer for Mistreater along with taking part in many tribute bands for Black Sabbath, Elvis Presley (Thane Dunn), and The Cadillac Kings. Jon has a great passion for teaching children and adults alike. He likes to work hard and focus on theory but also concentrates on making learning fun. His rate is $25 per half-hour private lesson.

pascal deslongchamps (dieppe & moncton) (Drums)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

Pascal has been teaching drums since 2001. He has formed his own band (Shades of Sorrow) in which he is drummer, writer, arranger and producer. Pascal teaches many different styles, including rock, hard rock, pop and heavy metal (double bass drumming). He also has a good knowledge of jazz, funk and country. Pascal studied at the Conservatory of Classical Music of Quebec and with many private teachers in Quebec and Montreal. His rates are $24 per half hour private lesson.

serge gallant (Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Drums, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Trumpet, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday

Serge earned his degree in classical saxophone performance from the Université of Moncton in 2007. Having taught students since his third year at the university, he has also been playing with various groups and tackling all styles, notably The Moncton Mingus Band, which specializes in jazz improvisation. He practices cabaret-style singing while accompanying himself on the piano. His rates are 24$ per half hour private lesson and 17.25$ per student for a half hour semi-private lesson.