Drum Lessons Yallambie

Feel The Beat

Looking for professional drum tuition around Yallambie? 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 passionate, qualified teachers will take you from complete beginner to stage-ready drummer.

Based in Eltham North, we offer thorough drum and percussion tuition for beginners through to advanced players. From simple rock grooves to intricate jazz patterns, we'll help you develop the skills every great drummer needs.

Yallambie is roughly 10 to 12 minutes from our Eltham North studio. Yallambie residents can easily reach us via Greensborough Road, making weekly drum lessons very manageable. However you choose to get here, you'll find our Bolton Street studio welcoming and easy to find. There is ample parking available at our studio.

Why Us

Why Choose Manhattan Music for Drum Lessons?

There's more to playing drums than people think — it's about rhythm, technique, feel, and musicality. At Manhattan Music School, we've spent over two decades refining how we teach drums. Here's what sets us apart.

Expert Drum Teachers

Our drum teachers are professionally trained, highly experienced, and genuinely love what they do. They're proficient in a wide range of genres from jazz and blues to rock, metal, and funk.

Individual Attention

Every drum lesson is individual, giving you focused coaching to develop proper technique, timing, and coordination. Your teacher's full attention is on you for the entire lesson.

Professional Drum Kits

Our teaching rooms is equipped with quality drum kits ready for every lesson. Beginners can start without any equipment at home — 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 what it really means to be a drummer in a band. It's where individual skills become collective magic.

DRUM STYLES WE TEACH

Learn Any Style of Drumming

Drums drive every genre of music, and at Manhattan Music, we cover all styles. From hard-hitting rock to smooth jazz, our instructors cover the rhythms and dynamics that make each style unique.

Styles include:

Rock & Metal

Hard-hitting grooves, powerful fills, and relentless energy

Jazz

Jazz independence, swing patterns, and expressive brush technique

Pop & Funk

Tight, grooving pocket playing with feel and precision

Blues & Country

Shuffle patterns, laid-back feel, and authentic groove

Punk & Alternative

Fast tempos, aggressive energy, and driving momentum

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 learn on our professional kits in the studio. For home practice, beginners can begin with a simple practice pad and sticks. 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.

Ready to learn drums in Yallambie?

Hundreds of students across Melbourne's northern suburbs have turned to Manhattan Music for quality drum tuition. Book a trial lesson today and see why.