Drum Lessons Macleod

Feel The Beat

Looking for professional drum lessons around Macleod? At Manhattan Music School, we've been teaching drums across Melbourne's northern suburbs for more than two decades. Whether you dream of thundering rock beats, our passionate, qualified teachers will take you from complete beginner to stage-ready drummer.

Operating from our Eltham North music school, we teach drums and percussion to students of all levels. No matter your experience, we'll work with you to achieve your drumming ambitions, with quality kits available in our studio.

Macleod is around 10 to 12 minutes from our studio in Eltham North, with a direct route via Greensborough Road. Many Macleod students attend our drum lessons on a weekly basis. Our Eltham North studio is easy to reach, with free parking available for all students. We'd love to welcome you from Macleod for a trial drum lesson.

Why Us

Why Choose Manhattan Music for Drum Lessons?

Macleod residents have several options when it comes to drum lessons, but none offer quite what Manhattan Music School provides. With over 20 years of experience teaching drums, here's why we're trusted by drummers across the northern suburbs.

Expert Drum Teachers

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

Individual Attention

Each drum lesson is a private, one-on-one session built around your goals. That means focused coaching that you can't get in a group setting

Professional Drum Kits

Our studio has well-maintained professional kits ready for every lesson. All you need to bring is a pair of drum sticks — we'll guide you on home practice options when you're ready.

Band-Ready Training

Drumming isn't a solo sport. Our live performance opportunities give you genuine band experience alongside guitarists, bassists, and singers. There's nothing like playing live with a full band.

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 cover every genre you want to play. No matter what style of music you love, we've got you covered.

Styles include:

Rock & Metal

Hard-hitting grooves, powerful fills, and relentless energy

Jazz

Swing rhythms, brush techniques, sophisticated vocabulary

Pop & Funk

Tight, grooving pocket playing with feel and precision

Blues & Country

Shuffles, train beats, laid-back grooves

Punk & Alternative

High-energy rhythms, speed, and raw power

Latin & World Percussion

Clave patterns, Afro-Cuban rhythms, samba, bossa nova

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 use our professional drum kits during lessons. For practising at home, beginners can start with just a 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.

Keen to get started with drum lessons near Macleod?

Follow in the footsteps of countless students who've learned drums at Manhattan Music School over the past two decades. Whether you're sitting behind a kit for the first time or looking to take your drumming to the next level, we're here to help.