Beginners
Learn the fundamentals, develop coordination, understand rhythm and start playing your favourite songs.
Drum Lessons
Melbourne's Northern Suburbs · Campbellfield
One-on-one drum lessons at my Campbellfield studio, tailored to beginners through to advanced players. Ages 10+.
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Lessons Built Around You
Every student brings different experience, musical interests and goals. My private drum lessons are personalised to help you develop strong foundations, confidence and your own voice behind the kit.
Technique, coordination and rhythmic understanding connect directly to playing music. Alongside timing and groove, we explore creativity and expression, helping you become a confident, versatile musician over time.
What You Can Learn
Technique & Coordination
Rhythm, Timing & Groove
Songs & Musicality
Creativity & Expression
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Advanced Concepts & Theory
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Personalised Learning & Development
For Every Stage of Your Playing
Your experience, interests and progress shape each lesson. These are starting points for an approach tailored to you.
Intermediate Drummers
Improve technique, timing, independence, fills, musical vocabulary and overall confidence behind the kit.
Advanced Drummers
Explore complex rhythms, odd metres, polyrhythms, metric modulation, advanced coordination and musical expression.
Learn with a Working Drummer
I'm Dave D'Amore, a professional drummer with around 30 years of playing experience across live performance, recording and session work. My musical background spans progressive rock, metal, funk, fusion and groove-based music.
My teaching experience includes seven years teaching drums in schools and seven years running my own drum school in Cairns, where I taught more than 50 students. I now offer private lessons at my studio in Campbellfield, Melbourne.
Students benefit from the practical perspective of a working musician, connecting technical development with musical feel, creativity and playing real songs.
30 years playing 7 years teaching 50+ students
Drum Lessons in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs
Lessons are held at my studio in Campbellfield, conveniently located for students travelling from surrounding suburbs including Broadmeadows, Fawkner, Glenroy, Thomastown, Lalor, Reservoir, Coburg and Craigieburn.
Drum Lesson FAQs
Do you teach complete beginners?
Yes. Lessons accommodate complete beginners through to experienced drummers.
What ages do you teach?
Lessons are available for ages 10 and above.
Where are lessons held?
Private lessons are held at my studio in Campbellfield, Melbourne's northern suburbs.
Do you teach advanced drummers?
Yes. Lessons can focus on advanced technique, coordination, rhythmic concepts and musical development.
What styles can I learn?
Lessons can explore a wide range of styles, including rock, metal, funk, fusion and progressive music, depending on the student's interests.
How do I enquire about lessons?
Use the website's contact form to get in touch and discuss your goals.
Ready to Start Playing?
Whether you're picking up drumsticks for the first time or looking to take your playing further, get in touch to discuss your goals.
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