Scarborough - Drums Lessons

David Riddel (Guitar, Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

David Riddel studied Jazz guitar at the University of Toronto and Grant Macewan University. He has extensive touring and studio experience with a wide variety of artists and, while he specializes in Jazz, David can teach any style at any skill level with equal enthusiasm and skill. David has taught for over 15 years.

David’s rate is $33 per 1/2 hour lesson.

Nima Hamidi (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Nima is an active performer, session player, and educator with over 10 years of professional experience; even teaching at the esteemed Hatra Music Institute in Tehran. 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 is fluent in Jazz, Rock, Pop, Metal, and Funk.

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 stage and play in front of a crowd.

Nima's rate is $33 per 1/2 hour lesson.

Raffaele Stanghi (Drums, Piano)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday

Raffaelle was originally a music professional for the Holland America Cruise Ships. Now an accomplished instructor, this Humber College-Trained B.A. practitioner has been performing for more than 25 years. His attention to technique intertwined with a natural sense of stable rhythm has made him the dynamic and confident drummer he is today. Raff's main influences come from Jazz and Latin. However, his level of sophistication diversifies from the complexities of uneven African Rhythms, to the simplicities of House-Beats.

Raff's rate is $33 per 1/2 hour lesson.