Markham - Drums Lessons

matthew dass (Drums)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Matthew is a graduate from Humber College with a Bachelor’s Degree in drum performance as well as a certificate in commercial jazz performance. He has been teaching drums for over 6 years and has been an independent musician for over 10 years. Matthew is an experienced live performer and session musician, having performed in various venues and studios across Ontario. He teaches many styles including, Rock, Pop, Funk, R&B, Jazz, Fusion, Reggae, Ska, Cuban, Brazilian and Afrobeat.

Matthew has experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels; from beginners as young as 3 years old to professionals. He has an in-depth knowledge of advanced musical concepts, complex time signatures, advanced improvisation, coordination, hand and foot techniques as well as drum recording techniques. Matthew prides himself on his ability to create individualized lesson plans to suit each student’s needs and learning style, allowing lessons to be fun and engaging while also helping students build a solid foundation in musicality and technical ability.

Matthew's Rate is $28.00/30min lesson

mike mcclelland (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

Mike has over 35 years of professional teaching experience around Markham. He has a wealth of performance experience including the Downtown Jazz Festivals in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Montreux, Switzerland. Mike has performed with renowned artists Bob Fenton, Doug Riley, Shirley Eikhard, Bill Grove, Tommy Ambrose,and Salome Bey. He is an active member of the band Largely Unknown along with Don Thompson and Kathy Moses. Being well versed in all genres, Mike is able to teach basic to advanced percussion rudiments and techniques and is well known for making lessons enjoyable and fun.

Mike's rate is $30.00/30min lesson.

nigel maynard (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Nigel completed the Jazz Studies program at Humber College and has an extensive teaching and touring background of over 10 years. He has experience working with advanced students for College and University audition preparation, assisting drummers to prepare for touring opportunities, and also enjoys working with beginners and hobbyists.

Nigel is passionate about teaching lessons in all styles including Rock, Funk, Jazz, Gospel, Fusion, Calypso, Reggae, Ska, Latin, African/Congolese,and Contemporary. As a teacher, he aims to inspire students and have them understand music as a form of art and expression.

Nigel's rate is $29.00/30 min lesson.

nima hamidi (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Sunday

Nima is an active performer, session player, and educator with over 10 years of professional experience. He's had the privilege of studying under esteemed drum masters like Jojo Mayer and Jost Nickel. He is a touring drummer for many Iranian and Canadian artists and fluent in jazz, rock, pop, Metal, and funk Genres. Nima is proficient in recording and music production and Performed as a drummer on hundreds of records spanning various genres.

Lessons with Nima will include how to read music, play by ear, and develop a strong theoretical background, while also building the confidence to be on the stage and play in front of the crowd.

Nima's Lesson Rate is $28.00/30 min lesson