Drum Lessons Lower Plenty

Feel The Beat

After top-quality drum instruction in Lower Plenty? At Manhattan Music School, we've been helping students discover the joy of drumming for more than two decades. Whether you dream of thundering rock beats, our enthusiastic, skilled teachers will help you develop the skills every great drummer needs.

Based at our Eltham North music school, we teach drums and percussion to students of all levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your playing further, we'll tailor your lessons to your goals, with no need to bring your own kit to lessons.

Lower Plenty is just 8 to 10 minutes from our Eltham North studio via Main Road. Lower Plenty is one of our closest service areas, and many local families attend drum lessons with us each week. Getting to our Bolton Street studio is straightforward, with ample parking available right outside. We'd love to welcome you from Lower Plenty for a trial drum lesson.

Why Us

Why Choose Manhattan Music for Drum Lessons?

If you're from Lower Plenty and looking for professional drum lessons, Manhattan Music School is the right choice. We've been developing drummers across Melbourne's north for over 20 years, and here's what sets us apart.

Expert Drum Teachers

Each of our drum tutors is fully qualified and deeply experienced. Proficient across rock, jazz, funk, metal, and more, they ensure every lesson is engaging and productive.

Individual Attention

Each drum lesson is a dedicated one-on-one session tailored to where you're at. This means focused coaching that you can't get in a group setting

Professional Drum Kits

Our teaching rooms has professional drum kits set up and ready to go. Beginners can start without any equipment at home — we can advise on practice equipment as you progress.

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. It's an experience that builds confidence far beyond music.

DRUM STYLES WE TEACH

Learn Any Style of Drumming

Drums drive every genre of music, and at Manhattan Music, we offer tuition across every major genre. Whether you're into tight funk grooves to intricate Latin rhythms, our instructors cover the rhythms and dynamics that make each style authentic.

Styles include:

Rock & Metal

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

Jazz

Classic swing feel, brush work, and dynamic independence

Pop & Funk

Tight, grooving pocket playing with feel and precision

Blues & Country

Shuffles, train beats, laid-back grooves

Punk & Alternative

Fast, energetic, driving beats

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. For home practice, a simple pad and pair of sticks will do.

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.

Start your drumming journey from Lower Plenty today.

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