Best Drum Lessons Auckland Near Me

4worldlovers: Learn to play, rent a kit or book a practice space, we have exactly what you need to get practicing at The Drum Studio, Auckland.

From drum lessons for beginners through to advanced drum lessons, we tailor each lesson to suit the needs and goals of our students. Whether you are an absolute beginner in the music world or a veteran looking for new inspiration, we provide the best drum lessons Auckland has to offer.

Our lessons are for everyone, all ages. From kids to adults, our goal is to have fun regardless of your age, so everyone can enjoy playing the drums.

From beginner to advanced, young to old, our highly experienced drum tutors will help you develop the skills you need to reach your goals.

Everything from how to hold drumsticks to your first beat will be covered in your beginner drum lessons. Anyone can learn with the right tuition — all ages and abilities are welcome.

Want to expand your drumming horizons? Been playing here and there but never committed to professional tuition? Want to start a band but don’t feel your skills are quite up to the task? Your dedicated drum tutor will get you to where you want to be in no time.

Are you looking to add to already hard-learned skills? Want to add more styles to your skill set? Or perhaps you’re looking to audition for a tertiary education music school or university? We have you covered with our advanced drum lessons.

Start your Auckland drum lessons today with a free, no-obligation intro drum lesson for every new student. Come meet your drum tutor, check out the studio and discuss your goals. Ignite your passion for drumming!

For current students, returning students, those ready to book a full lesson or those enquiring about our drum lessons price list, please contact us directly.

Our drum tutors come from various musical backgrounds and have years of professional experience and knowledge. They are experts in their field and passionate about teaching.

Selecting the right drum kit can be tricky business. With our rental drum kits, we have taken the hard work out of knowing what to get. Electric or acoustic, we have it all.

Finding a space to practice can be tough for any drummer, especially one that doesn’t bother your friends, family or neighbours. We rent out our studio by the hour for drummers of all abilities. Here you can jam out and hone your skills without any worry.

At The Drum Studio we have diverse backgrounds in many genres. We bring our passion and expertise in each genre to all of our drum lessons. That way, our students can find their own style, which is all part of the fun.

Taylor Hawkins was the drummer for one of the biggest rock bands today, the Foo Fighters, and had an energy and stage presence that was the envy of many drummers.

Stevie Wonder is arguably one of the grooviest guys out there and has a band to suit. Stanley Randolph is his drummer, borrowing a lot from a style known as Gospel, this style is the basis of a lot of live pop acts today, from Beyonce to Kendrick Lamar.

Buddy Rich is a self-made legend in the world of Big Band music, known also for his excellent band leadership and playing entirely without charts he is one of the best.

4worldlovers: Auckland Drum School is home to some of the most in-demand drum professionals in New Zealand.


Boasting nine individual drum studios, our coveted drum school welcomes passionate learners and artists who want to hone and master their drumming skills. Our drum teachers have performed with many of the country’s top acts and toured worldwide.

Auckland Drum School offers drum lessons at every skill level – from beginners to advanced players. It’s the place where young drummers become true musicians, and experienced drummers become pros. Book a lesson today!

We believe it takes a trial lesson for the student and teacher to decide if they are a good fit for one another. Get in touch now to let us know what you want to achieve with your drumming, and we’ll arrange a 30 minute lesson with the drum professional we feel will best suit your unique style and goals - free of charge.

We welcome young drummers for what is often their very first drum lesson. Right from the beginning, you’ll be seated at the drumkit, working with our pro drum teachers. We start by learning the names of the various drums, the right equipment for beginners, and how to hold your sticks. From there, we’ll learn the basics of drumming - the rudiments. Mastering these basics gives you a solid foundation to build on, and from there, we will have you playing beats in no time.

You’ve got the basics under control and you’re jamming along to your favourite bands. What next? Intermediate drummers are ready to step up and work towards playing in bands, writing their own beats and much more. You’ll learn warm up techniques to ensure you play your best for every jam session, and stretches to ensure you have decades of drumming ahead of you. We’ll get you playing faster, harder and more technically than you ever imagined, incorporating the techniques of the masters like John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo fighters) , Danny Carey (Tool), Roger Taylor (Queen) and Jeff Pocaro (Toto).

Our Auckland drum studio offers an unmatched depth of talent and experience, with teachers capable of training even the most advanced players.

Every one of our teachers is a drumming professional, with experience performing at national and international level, radio hits and album credits to their names. Our teachers are the real deal. For those students who have dedicated years to the craft of playing drums, our teachers can take you even further.

Auckland Drum School founder Ryan Carroll has been playing drums for 20 years, and is primarily known as a top notch rock and pop player. Ryan has forged a successful career performing with bands such as Black River Drive, Ekko Park and Frozen Alice, and has performed throughout NZ, Australia and the US.

Jared has 18 years experience as a drummer, and has focused on hip hop, latin, reggae and jazz. Jared has toured extensively through Japan and Australia, as well as covering New Zealand many times.

Jared has dedicated his life to the pursuit of drumming excellence, and is co-director of Auckland Drum School.

Tom has been playing drums for 16 years. His relaxed, friendly demeanour combined with his deadly skills mean he is highly in demand as a drummer across just about every genre, though presently he is making waves internationally with his bands Wax Chattels and Miss June. Tom has toured globally, with a string of tour dates in England, North America, Japan, China, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand to his name.

Chris has 14 years of experience as a drummer. He plays a lot of hip hop and neo soul, with a little rock and jazz here and there. Chris’ father is a drummer as well so has spent most of his life around drums. Chris loves laid-back hip hop beats and grooves, and has performed in New Zealand, Australia, London and Switzerland.

John has been playing drums for 12 years, throughout a diverse range of genres, including Jazz, Rock, Pop, Punk, Folk, and Hip-hop. John's current focus is Afrobeat, ensuring the crowd is always dancing. He studied Jazz Drumming at the University of Auckland and has played for numerous bands. John's passion for drumming is infectious, and he loves teaching students who are enthusiastic about music and eager to learn. As a teacher, he finds it rewarding to see his students develop a love for learning and overcoming challenges.

Auckland Drum School offers a comprehensive drumming curriculum that will ensure you have complete knowledge of each aspect of drumming before moving on to more advanced techniques.

4worldlovers:
Drum lessons Auckland are conveniently located in the heart of Glen Eden (Oratia End) where lessons take place in a purpose built drum room with Air Conditioning. Hours are from 3.30pm - 7.30pm Monday to Friday and weekends by request.


Dining establishments, sports complexes, and public transport are all within walking and driving distance.


Drum lessons Auckland is the only drum school in town where you can learn the best blues, rock, pop, basically any genre or drumming style under the sun. Ben is an incredible teacher having the ability to teach at all levels and ages.

4worldlovers: All it takes is a passion and a willingness to learn.

With over ten years of tuition experience, I can teach a wide range of genres. Most of my students are aged between five and sixty years old. The lessons are one-on-one and tailored to suit each individuals ability, needs and goals. Whether you are a beginner or are an advanced student, I can teach you something new.

I have studied drums with the Trinity College of London and the Auckland University Jazz School. In my professional drumming career, I’ve performed for Concert Band in the iconic Sydney Opera House, and for Equippers Church in Auckland’s Civic Theatre and Aotea Centre.

4worldlovers: Pricing: Free introductory lesson for school students. Lessons may be 30min., 45min. or 60min depending on age and experience of the student.

Styles: Rock, Jazz, Funk, Latin-American, Afro-Cuban, Rudiments, Technique, Reading Drum Music

Drummer Barry Young has been a professional musician for 40 years. He has performed in a wide range of musical styles from Rock and Funk to Jazz, Latin American and Recording Studio work. Barry has studied in the USA with top New York teachers and has applied this knowledge to his teaching in Auckland Secondary Schools and private lessons. He has an outstanding success rate in preparing students for NCEA Music performance exams.

ON-LINE lessons are also available. Barry has developed an additional program to meet the needs of on-line learning.