Drum Lessons Heidelberg

Feel The Beat

Looking for professional drum lessons around Heidelberg? At Manhattan Music School, we've been nurturing drummers of all levels across Melbourne's north for more than two decades. Whether you want to master jazz rhythms, our enthusiastic, skilled teachers will guide you from your first beat to confident performance.

Based in Eltham North, we offer thorough drum and percussion tuition for beginners through to advanced players. From simple rock grooves to intricate jazz patterns, we'll guide you on your drumming journey.

Heidelberg residents are around 15 to 20 minutes from our Eltham North studio via Lower Plenty Road or the Rosanna Road corridor. Plenty of our students travel from the Heidelberg area for weekly drum lessons. No matter how you travel, you'll find our Eltham North studio a great environment for learning drums. Free parking available on site.

Why Us

Why Choose Manhattan Music for Drum Lessons?

Drumming is so much more than keeping a beat — it's about groove, dynamics, precision, and expression. At Manhattan Music School, we've spent over 20 years developing our drum teaching methods. Here's why Heidelberg families choose us.

Expert Drum Teachers

Our drum teachers are qualified, experienced, and passionate about rhythm. They're skilled across multiple styles from pop and rock through to jazz, Latin, and funk.

Individual Attention

Every drum lesson is individual, giving you focused coaching to develop proper technique, timing, and coordination. Your teacher's full attention is on you for the entire lesson.

Professional Drum Kits

Practise on quality drum kits in our professional teaching studio. Just bring your sticks — we provide everything else. Our drum kits are always in top condition for our students.

Band-Ready Training

Through our band workshops and annual Manhattan Music Rock Show, you'll learn what it really means to be a drummer in a band. This is where your drumming really comes alive.

DRUM STYLES WE TEACH

Learn Any Style of Drumming

The drums are the foundation of virtually every style of music. At Manhattan Music School, we teach the drumming styles that inspire you. No matter what style of music you love, we've got you covered.

Styles include:

Rock & Metal

Powerful rock beats, double bass patterns, driving energy

Jazz

Classic swing feel, brush work, and dynamic independence

Pop & Funk

Locked-in grooves, tight pocket, and dynamic control

Blues & Country

Shuffles, train beats, laid-back grooves

Punk & Alternative

Fast tempos, aggressive energy, and driving momentum

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

Not at all! You'll play on our quality studio kits. For practice between lessons, beginners can get started with an affordable practice pad. We'll guide you on building your setup over time.

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.

Thinking about picking up the sticks in Heidelberg?

Students from Heidelberg and surrounding areas have trusted Manhattan Music School for expert drum lessons. Book a trial lesson today and see why.

Book Your Drum Lesson

Call Us(03) 9439 4800