Drum Lessons Doncaster Heights

Feel The Beat

Doncaster Heights residents looking for high-quality drum lessons are invited to join Manhattan Music School. With over 20 years of experience across Melbourne's northern suburbs, our qualified drum teachers guide students of every age and ability to develop rock-solid timing and technique.

Operating from our Eltham North music school, we teach drums and percussion to students of all levels. No matter your experience, we'll tailor your lessons to your goals, with quality kits available in our studio.

Doncaster Heights is around 20 to 25 minutes from our studio in Eltham North. Doncaster Heights students travel via Doncaster Road and Fitzsimons Lane for their weekly drum lessons with us. No matter how you travel, you'll find our Eltham North studio welcoming and easy to find. There is ample parking available at our studio.

Why Us

Why Choose Manhattan Music for Drum Lessons?

Doncaster Heights locals have various options when it comes to drum lessons, but few match Manhattan Music School offers. With over two decades of experience teaching drums, here's why we're trusted by drummers across the northern suburbs.

Expert Drum Teachers

Each of our drum tutors is fully qualified and deeply experienced. Covering styles from rock, jazz, funk, metal, and more, they make learning drums an enjoyable experience.

Individual Attention

Each drum lesson is a personalised, individual session focused on your development. That means individual attention that accelerates your learning

Professional Drum Kits

Our studio has professional drum kits ready for every lesson. Beginners can start without any equipment at home — we can advise on practice equipment as you progress.

Band-Ready Training

Through our live performance program and yearly Rock Show concert, you'll learn how to lock in with other musicians. It's where individual skills become collective magic.

DRUM STYLES WE TEACH

Learn Any Style of Drumming

The drum kit is the backbone of virtually every genre, and at Manhattan Music, we cover all styles. From thundering metal to laid-back blues, our teachers will help you master the rhythms and dynamics that make each style authentic.

Styles include:

Rock & Metal

Hard-hitting grooves, powerful fills, and relentless energy

Jazz

Classic swing feel, brush work, and dynamic independence

Pop & Funk

Funky grooves, tight timing, and feel-driven playing

Blues & Country

Classic shuffles, relaxed grooves, and steady timekeeping

Punk & Alternative

High-energy rhythms, speed, and raw power

Latin & World Percussion

Samba, bossa nova, clave-based rhythms, and global percussion

Whatever style you're passionate about, we'll teach you the techniques and feel that make it authentic

LESSON INFORMATION

Drum Lesson Details

Lesson Structure

Duration & Pricing

30-minute lessons are $40

60-minute lessons available

What’s included

One-on-one instruction on professional drum kits

Technique, timing, and coordination training

Reading drum notation

Playing along with songs and backing tracks

Examination preparation

Schedule & Location

Lesson Times

Monday - Thursday: 1:30pm - 9:00pm

Friday: 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Flexible scheduling

We work around your schedule.

Location

All drum lessons are held at our Eltham North studio with professional drum kits.

Trial Lessons Available

Request a Callback

Please fill out the form to request a call back for more information or to book a trial lesson.

You can also or call us directly on (03) 9439 4800. Our friendly staff are always happy to help!

Call Us (03) 9439 4800

FAQS

Drum Lessons FAQs

There's no need to buy a drum kit before starting! We provide quality drum kits for all our students. A practice pad is all you need at home to get started.

SERVICE AREAS

Drum Lessons Across Melbourne's Northern Suburbs

Manhattan Music School

Provides professional drum lessons to students across Melbourne's Northern Suburbs. Based in Eltham North, we're conveniently located for drummers from throughout the region.

Suburbs we serve

We welcome drum students from Eltham, Greensborough, Diamond Creek, Montmorency, Lower Plenty, Heidelberg, Templestowe, Warrandyte, Doncaster, Rosanna, Viewbank, Watsonia, Bundoora, Macleod, Research, Briar Hill, and surrounding areas.

Time to start your Doncaster Heights drumming journey?

For over 20 years, Manhattan Music School has been the trusted choice for drum lessons in Melbourne's northern suburbs. We'll help you develop the timing, technique, and groove that defines great drumming.

Book Your Drum Lesson

Call Us(03) 9439 4800