Play music you love
Bring a favourite song, artist, or style. Lessons are shaped around the music that motivates you.
Private Drum Lessons
Drum lessons in Sooke.
Drum lessons for adults and teens 16+. Beginners welcome.
PLAY · LEARN · ENJOY
Lessons built around you
Learn the drums. Enjoy the process.
Learn at your level
Start from scratch or sharpen an existing groove with clear, practical instruction.
Build real confidence
Develop timing, coordination, fills, technique, and the freedom to play along.
Your instructor
Decades of Playing to Share.
Glen is a former professional touring and contract drummer who brings decades of playing experience to relaxed, one-to-one instruction.
The focus is practical: strong timing, comfortable technique, musical confidence, and the fun of playing the songs you already enjoy.
- Patient, clear instruction
- Lessons tailored to your goals
- Professional playing experience
Why learn with Glen?
- Former professional touring drummer
- Professional contract experience
- Decades of playing and teaching
Good to know
Good questions. Clear answers.
Do I need my own drum kit?
No. The studio kit, practice pads, and drumsticks are available during your lesson. During your home practice, a pad works great, and virtually every top drummer works out on a practice pad.
Where can I purchase a practice pad and sticks, and what do they cost?
You do not need to buy gear for the lesson. Students are welcome to borrow a pad and sticks free during the lesson, or purchase them directly at the studio.
- Drumsticks
- $15 per pair, including tax
- Practice pad
- $25 each, including tax. The natural rubber surface and solid base provide a real-drum feel at low volume.
Purchase: At your lesson by cash or e-transfer.
Do you teach students under 16?
Private lessons are generally for ages 16 and up. I may consider a younger teen who’s keen to learn and comfortable with an hour-long individual lesson. Get in touch and we can discuss whether it would be a good fit.
For younger children, I prefer teaching groups of three or more. Learning together can be more fun and affordable, and the group format works better for the way I teach. If you have a group in mind, get in touch to discuss ages and options.
Do you offer group lessons?
Yes. You can form your own group of 3 to 6 students. Group lessons are open to all ages and are my preferred format for younger children. Learning together can be more fun and affordable. Get in touch to discuss your group’s ages, experience, scheduling, and pricing.
Is it too late to start?
Adults
What's more fun than drumming along with recordings of your favourite band? Even understanding how and what drummers are playing while you listen to your favourite playlists is great fun.
Seniors
Learning to drum can exercise memory through a natural sequence: learning rudiments, grouping them into phrases, joining phrases into sections, and then playing your favourite song. Relaxed practice also develops physical dexterity, with a focus on the fingers, wrists, and forearms.
What happens in the free session?
We talk about your musical interests, try the kit, and shape a lesson approach that fits your goals.
Do lessons have to be every week?
Weekly lessons are the usual rhythm because consistency helps, but scheduling can be flexible when needed. We can discuss a pace that works for you.
What are your terms of payment for lessons?
All lessons are prepaid monthly. Cash is preferred, or you may pay by e-transfer. Credit and debit payments are not available.
Free introductory session
Curious? Book Your Free Introductory Session Now. No Obligations.
Email Glen with a couple of days or times that suit you. You can meet at the studio, try the kit, and talk through what you would enjoy learning.
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