Drum Lessons Kangaroo Ground

Feel The Beat

Looking for expert drum lessons close to Kangaroo Ground? The drummer is the heartbeat of every band, and at Manhattan Music School, we've been providing drum tuition across Melbourne's northern suburbs for over 20 years. Our skilled, enthusiastic drum teachers help students of all ages develop solid technique, timing, and feel.

Based in Eltham North, we offer comprehensive drum and percussion tuition for beginners through to advanced players. From basic coordination to complex polyrhythms, we'll build your technique, timing, and musical feel.

Kangaroo Ground is roughly 10 to 15 minutes from our Eltham North studio. Kangaroo Ground families enjoy a pleasant drive through leafy surrounds to reach our music school each week. Getting to our Bolton Street studio is straightforward, with plenty of parking available right outside. We'd love to welcome you from Kangaroo Ground for a trial drum lesson.

Why Us

Why Choose Manhattan Music for Drum Lessons?

There's more to playing drums than people think — it's about timing, coordination, dynamics, and feel. At Manhattan Music School, we've spent over 20 years refining how we teach drums. Here's what makes our drum lessons different.

Expert Drum Teachers

Our drum teachers are professionally trained, highly experienced, and genuinely love what they do. They're skilled across multiple styles from jazz and blues to rock, metal, and funk.

Individual Attention

Every drum lesson is a dedicated one-on-one session built around your goals. This means focused coaching that you can't get in a group setting

Professional Drum Kits

Learn on quality drum kits in our purpose-built studio. You don't need your own kit to begin lessons. Our drum kits are professional-grade and ready to play.

Band-Ready Training

The best drummers know how to play in a band. Our band workshops and annual Rock Show give you real experience playing with other musicians. This is where real musical growth happens.

DRUM STYLES WE TEACH

Learn Any Style of Drumming

The drums are at the heart of virtually every style of music. At Manhattan Music School, we offer tuition across all popular drumming styles. From rock to jazz and everything in between, our teachers have the skills.

Styles include:

Rock & Metal

Rock-solid beats, double kick techniques, and explosive fills

Jazz

Swing rhythms, brush techniques, sophisticated vocabulary

Pop & Funk

Funky grooves, tight timing, and feel-driven playing

Blues & Country

Classic shuffles, relaxed grooves, and steady timekeeping

Punk & Alternative

Fast tempos, aggressive energy, and driving momentum

Latin & World Percussion

Latin grooves, Afro-Cuban feels, and world percussion styles

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

You don't need any equipment to begin! We provide quality drum kits for all our students. We recommend starting with a practice pad at home — quiet, affordable, and effective.

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.

Ready to learn drums in Kangaroo Ground?

Join hundreds of students who've learned drums at Manhattan Music School over the past 20 years. Whether you're sitting behind a kit for the first time or wanting to sharpen your skills, we're here to help.