Percussion Lessons

From my St PETERS studio, ONLINE, or elsewhere

B.Music (Performance), Grad. Dip. Music Education (Instrumental)
Working With Children Check: WWC0726475E
Percussion, Guitar, Music Theory, Music Tech and Creative Music Writing

My lessons are student-centred, supportive and adapted to each students’ unique learning style.

A typical lesson

Most lessons are 30 minutes in length. A typical lesson will start with a warmup, progressing to technical exercises that increase facility on the instrument. We spend some time on reading new music and then time on pieces the student enjoys. We usually finish with playing through a full piece or some creative work focusing on expression. We work at the student’s pace, building confidence along the way. 

Over time this will build

- a solid foundation of technique 
- fluency in music reading and listening whilst playing 
- a set list of songs that can be performed 
- an ability to harness creativity and expression on the drum kit 

My teaching philosophy

From primary school, I have been lucky enough to have musical mentors who are passionate about music and the positive impact it can have. From learning self-discipline to group dynamics, from being one cog in a hundred-piece musical machine to being a soloist, I’ve learnt from the best. And since mid-high school I’ve been passing that passion for music on.

Joe’s specialities
We can incorporate any of the below into your lessons:

• Drum technique and rudiments

• Mallet percussion - marimba and vibraphone

• Orchestral and band percussion

• AMEB Percussion, Rockschool or CPM drum kit exams

• Trinity College London Drum Kit, Percussion or Rock & Pop Drum exams

• Drum Kit for leisure

• Song transcriptions

• Soloing on percussion instruments

• Folk percussion and hand percussion

• Music Theory

• Recording and music tech

Why learn percussion? 

Physical and mental improvement
Learning percussion boosts physical coordination and mental concentration. Drum kit is one of the only instruments that uses all four limbs, so it’s a skill that uses a unique combination of brain centres. 

Confidence for the reserved, nuance for the bold!
Percussion often leads a groups timing, so part of learning is developing confidence which can be great for those more introverted. Conversely, percussion technique requires a degree of nuance, so bolder students will benefit from learning skills of subtlety and dynamics. 

Versatility 
Percussion sits behind nearly every style of music - from orchestras to EDM, heavy metal to jazz and everything in between. Whilst the basics are the same, students can opt to focus on certain areas, or become broadly adaptable. 

Social
Percussionists and drummers get to play in groups, which adds group dynamics to the mix.

I’m now offering lessons at my studio in St Peters and via video.
To book a time, please click the button above or email joegouldmusic [at] gmail [dot] com

2026 Rates per 30 minute lesson:

SOLO lessons - $52
DUO lessons - $32

• Shorter or longer lessons available by arrangement.

• Lessons at your home/venue incur a distance-based surcharge

STUDIO POLICY

I try to keep my terms and conditions plain and simple. As with all things, maximum communication wherever possible is the easiest way to avoid any issues.

• Lessons are invoiced in advance per school term, for 8-9 lessons depending on term length.

• The final week of each term is reserved for making up missed lessons. If you don’t need a makeup lesson, we can still have an extra lesson that week, added to the following invoice.

• Cancellations will be made up or credited if 24 or more hours notice is given.

• Lessons cancelled within 24hrs are to be paid for in full.

• Discontinuations require notice the previous term or during January if not returning for Term 1.