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Brampton - Drums Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details12 Vodden Street E
Brampton, Ontario, L6V 1M2
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (905) 450-8742
Store Phone: (905) 450-4334
Fax: (905) 450-6935
Lesson Centre Email: bramptonlessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: brampton@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Mondays - Fridays: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturdays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sundays: 12: 00 pm - 5: 00 pm
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
We offer half-hour, weekly, private lessons. We have lessons available for all ages, styles, most instruments, and all levels of musicians. Our prices range between $31-$36 per half-hour session. We are currently offering one-on-one, in-person and online lessons for most instruments. Please call, email, or text for more information about our specific programs. Emails, calls, and texts are being monitored seven days a week and office staff are happy to answer any questions you may have or set you up with a teacher. Our store is open for in-store shopping, curbside pick up, or local delivery for anything our students may need.
Group Lessons
Our Drums Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Anthony gives students the confidence to be creative while playing. His lessons are well structured to achieve success and show progress. He has toured across the country with many different bands and is an active musician working with many artists of varying genres. He has received the Brampton Arts Council Acclaim Award. Anthony is currently playing with several Juno & Coventry Award-winning Artists. His rate is $32.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Larry Crowe is a drummer, percussionist, composer, and educator with over 40 years of experience. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music performance and composition from York University. Larry has performed in Canada, the United States, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, and Asia. He has performed and recorded with Grammy-nominated Ron Korb (World/New Age), and Juno Award winner Robert Michaels (Latin/Jazz). Larry is the author of two drum-set method books, Masterful Drumming Vols 1 and 2. His rate is $31.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Originally from Alberta, Stefan began playing drums at the age of twelve. He studied orchestral and mallet percussion at the University of Calgary. Stefan completed his music degree at the University of Toronto in 2012 and has been teaching and performing regularly throughout the GTA. In 2019, Stefan's self-directed band Icterus released a critically acclaimed debut album. His rate is $32.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Sunday
Travis holds a bachelor of music from Humber college. He focuses on foundational material that will help any student excel. “You are only as strong as your foundation.” Students will learn how to read, write and play music. They will gain the tools to overcome any obstacle. Lessons are curated based on students’ individual goals and interests. His rate is $31.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Will’s passion for music started at a young age and it has continued to grow ever since. He attended Mohawk College for Jazz Performance and Humber College for Bachelor of Percussion. Will has toured internationally playing a number of genres such as jazz, funk, R&B, hard rock, indie rock, metal, and more. Will is a Murat Diril Cymbals artist and has studied under many renowned players such as: Mark Kelso, Anthony Michelli, Kevin Dempsey, Adrean Farrugia, Matt Halpern and many more. His rate is $31.00 per half-hour lesson.
Our Group Lessons:
String Ensemble - Jacey Hagh
Lesson Registration Dates: 2026-02-05 to 2026-04-09Cost: $280 for 10 sessions
Come join our new String Ensemble led by Jacey Hagh! Students will build confidence about performing in front of an audience, learn to work with other musicians, develop social skills beyond the circle of their peers, and enhance their love of music!
The ensemble takes place on Thursdays from 6-7pm.
We are now accepting students for the Spring 2026 season (February-April). The total cost is $280 for 10 sessions. The Ensemble will continue to explore techniques involved in Vivaldi's most famous piece, the Four Seasons. Students will experience one movement from each season and perform a rearranged medley of the piece at the Spring Recital.
*Violin and cello students who are at or above level 2 RCM would benefit from this course!
Beginner Jam Band - Will Fachin
Lesson Registration Dates: 2026-02-18 to 2026-04-08Cost: $208 for 8 sessions
Join our Beginner Rock Band class, led by Will Fachin, and take your first steps into real group music-making!
Over the course of 8 weeks, this program will teach young musicians how to play together as a band. Students will learn to listen, communicate, and perform as an ensemble- skills that go far beyond playing along with tracks. Throughout each session, the band will rehearse fun cover songs and work toward performances at our monthly Student Jam Nights and an end-of-session performance. This is a great opportunity to build confidence and musicianship with the excitement of performing with others in a supportive and creative environment.
Recommended for students ages 7+. This class will take place on Wednesday evenings for 1 hour between 4-8pm* and will run for approximately 8 weeks, with the potential to continue. Each session is $26.
*Exact timings and start date are to be confirmed.
Advanced Jam Band - Will Fachin
Lesson Registration Dates: 2026-02-18 to 2026-04-08Cost: $208 for 8 sessions
Join our Advanced Jam Band, led by Will Fachin, and advance your skills in group music-making!
Recommended for students ages 12+ with 1-2 years of lesson experience, this program looks to improve the young musician's ability to play with others in a band over a variety of different genres. Students will learn to listen, communicate, and perform as an ensemble. Throughout the sessions, the band will explore different genres, time signatures, and potentially improvisation. Students will get a chance to perform at our monthly Student Jam Nights and an end-of-session performance. This is a great opportunity to take your musicianship to the next level!
This class will take place on Wednesday evenings for 1 hour between 4-8pm* and will run for approximately 8 weeks, with the potential to continue past 8 weeks. Each session is $26.
*Exact timings and start date are to be confirmed.
