Drum Lessons Templestowe

Feel The Beat

Looking for professional drum lessons close to Templestowe? Drums are the foundation of every style of music, and at Manhattan Music School, we've been providing drum tuition across Melbourne's northern suburbs for over 20 years. Our experienced, dedicated drum teachers help students of all ages master rhythm, timing, and groove.

Our Eltham North studio features professional drum kits and delivers expert tuition for beginners and advanced players alike. From your first lesson to mastering complex rhythms, our instructors will help you become the drummer you want to be.

Templestowe is around 18 to 20 minutes from our studio in Eltham North. Templestowe families regularly make the trip via Fitzsimons Lane for quality drum lessons at Manhattan Music. No matter how you travel, you'll find our Eltham North studio welcoming and easy to find. We have plenty of parking available at our studio.

Why Us

Why Choose Manhattan Music for Drum Lessons?

Templestowe families have several 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 our students keep coming back.

Expert Drum Teachers

Our drum teachers are qualified, experienced, and passionate about rhythm. They're proficient in a wide range of genres from jazz and blues to rock, metal, and funk.

Individual Attention

Every drum lesson is private, giving you personalised instruction to improve solid fundamentals, rhythm, and musical feel. No group classes — just you, your teacher, and the kit.

Professional Drum Kits

Our studio is equipped with 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

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 drums are the driving force behind virtually every style of music. At Manhattan Music School, we teach the drumming styles that inspire you. Whatever beat gets you excited, we can teach it.

Styles include:

Rock & Metal

Hard-hitting grooves, powerful fills, and relentless energy

Jazz

Swing rhythms, brush techniques, sophisticated vocabulary

Pop & Funk

Locked-in grooves, tight pocket, and dynamic control

Blues & Country

Shuffle patterns, laid-back feel, and authentic groove

Punk & Alternative

Fast, energetic, driving beats

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

You don't need any equipment to begin! You'll learn on our professional kits. 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.

Begin your rhythmic adventure with drum lessons near Templestowe.

For over two decades, Manhattan Music School has been where northern suburbs families come for quality drum tuition. Get in touch today — your drumming journey starts here.