Develop Groove, Timing & Musical Confidence
Drumming is about more than playing beats! It’s about feel, co-ordination, and supporting the music.
I offer drum lessons in Toronto for students who want to build strong fundamentals, improve timing, and develop real-world musical skills in a focused but encouraging environment.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique, lessons are tailored to your level and goals.
🥁 Book Your First Drum Lesson:
Who Drum Lessons Are For
✔ Complete beginners looking to learn a new instrument
✔ Kids (ages 6+)
✔ Adults looking to take up a new hobby or join a band
✔ Intermediate or advanced drummers wanting to take their skills to the next level
✔ Students preparing for bands or university auditions
✔ Musicians wanting stronger rhythm and timing skills
No prior experience required, learn a new instrument from scratch!
What You’ll Learn
For drum lessons, I generally structure each lesson with a (1) warm up, (2) groove exercise, (3) fill exercise, and a (4) song.
Topics that can be covered (but not exclusive to):
- Practical hand and foot techniques
- Rhythm studies
- Song studies
- Core grooves and fills
- Styles (pop, rock, jazz, latin, funk)
- Improvisation (how to create grooves, fills, and solos)
- Time keeping
- Musicality and developing your own drumming style
- Music theory
Drum Lessons for Kids
For my younger students, I always try to make music lessons fun and engaging:
- I teach core concepts with a more fun and straightforward approach (like using fruit names to count rhythms)
- I can simplify chords and rhythms to help kids start playing their favourite songs faster
- I add pictures to music notation to make sheet music more intuitive for kids to read
My lesson plans for kids centres around music games and activities, sing-a-longs, and songs that kids are more likely to know, like theme songs, folk songs, film music, and pop songs!
My Background as a Working Drummer
As an active gigging drummer, I bring real-world performance experience into every lesson.
That means students don’t just learn patterns, they learn how to:
- Lock in with other musicians
- Support a song dynamically
- Play with confidence in rehearsals and live settings
- Lead the band in time keeping
- Playing along to a click track
- Writing drum parts
- Knowledge and skills for gigging/touring
The goal is to develop drummers who are both technically solid and musically aware.
Lesson Details
Location: In-person drum lessons in Toronto (near College/Lansdowne)
Length: 60 minutes
Rate: $60 for in-person lesson, $50 for online lesson
Frequency: Weekly recommended, biweekly lessons also available
Schedule
I have these times currently available for lessons (times are in EST)
Biweekly lessons are available, but are limited to daytime slots (before 4pm) because my evening slots are very limited at this time.
Mondays: 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
Tuesdays: 10am, Noon
Wednesdays: 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Thursdays: Full
Fridays: Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Saturday: Full
Sunday: Unavailable
If none of these times work for you, feel free to write me and I’ll see what I can do! Most of my evenings are already booked, but I can always put you on a waitlist for if a time slot opens up.
Why Learn Drums?
- Builds sense of timing
- Develops hand-eye coordination
- Great stress relief
- Brain workout
- Fun, physical, and engaging
Drums build musical confidence from the ground up!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a drum kit to start?
Not immediately! You can begin with a pair of sticks and a practice pad. Another great option before committing to a drum set is renting one from a local music store.
Is it too late to start as an adult?
Absolutely not. Many adult beginners progress quickly with consistent practice.
Ready to Build Your Groove?
If you’re ready to start playing with stronger timing and confidence:
🥁 Book Your First Drum Lesson
📩 Or contact me with any questions: MeghansMusicStudio@gmail.com
Let’s get you behind the kit.
