Drum Lessons Wattle Glen

Feel The Beat

After great drum tuition in Wattle Glen? At Manhattan Music School, we've been helping students discover the joy of drumming for more than two decades. Whether you love the idea of driving a band from behind the kit, our passionate, qualified teachers will guide you from your first beat to confident performance.

Our Eltham North studio is equipped with professional drum kits and delivers professional tuition for beginners and advanced players alike. From your first lesson to mastering complex rhythms, our instructors will help you grow as a drummer and musician.

Wattle Glen is around 10 to 12 minutes from our Eltham North studio. Though a quieter area, many Wattle Glen families make the easy trip along Research-Warrandyte Road for drum tuition. Getting to our Bolton Street studio is straightforward, with ample parking available on site. We'd love to welcome you from Wattle Glen for a trial drum lesson.

Why Us

Why Choose Manhattan Music for Drum Lessons?

Learning drums is about more than just hitting things — it's about timing, coordination, dynamics, and feel. At Manhattan Music School, we've spent over two decades developing our drum teaching methods. Here's why Wattle Glen families choose us.

Expert Drum Teachers

Each of our drum tutors is a trained musician who genuinely cares about your progress. Teaching everything from rock, jazz, funk, metal, and more, they make learning drums an enjoyable experience.

Individual Attention

Each drum lesson is a personalised, individual session focused on your development. Which gives you individual attention that accelerates your learning

Professional Drum Kits

Learn on top-quality drum kits in our Eltham North studio. No need to worry about having a full kit at home to get started. Our drum kits are well-maintained and set up for optimal learning.

Band-Ready Training

Drumming isn't a solo sport. Our regular ensemble sessions and annual concert give you genuine band experience alongside guitarists, bassists, and singers. This is where real musical growth happens.

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. From tight funk grooves to intricate Latin rhythms, our teachers will help you master the techniques and feel that make each style unique.

Styles include:

Rock & Metal

Powerful rock beats, double bass patterns, driving energy

Jazz

Swing rhythms, brush techniques, sophisticated vocabulary

Pop & Funk

Funky grooves, tight timing, and feel-driven playing

Blues & Country

Shuffle patterns, laid-back feel, and authentic groove

Punk & Alternative

High-energy rhythms, speed, and raw power

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! Our studio has professional kits ready for every lesson. 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.

Time to start your Wattle Glen drumming journey?

Drummers of all ages and abilities have chosen our Eltham North studio for professional drum instruction. Get in touch to arrange your first lesson.

Book Your Drum Lesson

Call Us(03) 9439 4800