DRUM LESSONS IN MONTREAL

Alex is a composer, drummer, and educator from Montreal. His experience as a sideman has led him to perform across a wide range of genres, with performances at the Montreal, Ottawa and Detroit jazz festivals, the Montreal and Toronto Fringe Festivals, and various local venues and theaters around Montreal 

After completing a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies at Concordia University in Montreal, he attended the University of Michigan where he received a Masters in Music Improvisation. He has had the opportunity to study with a wealth of acclaimed musicians from around the world including South Indian percussion master Ganesh Kumar, who Alex performed with as an assistant clinician at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in 2022.

Alex teaches in Pointe-Claire.

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Music has seeped through my entire life and I feel that same connection with everyone that has ever heard music. Anyone that has heard it can learn music, and there is no clear line for any education. To form our connections with music and real life and how the beat and rhythm goes on is an essential pillar to my ideologies in the art of music and music making.

I have a graduate college certificate in Music Performance from Holland College School of Performing Arts, which included performance, theory, and business courses in all styles of popular music. I studied guitar privately from ages seven to nineteen, drumkit from ages ten to seventeen, Celtic & pipe band snare drum from ages fourteen to eighteen, and orchestral percussion from ages sixteen until eighteen.  Outside of professional training, I have performed in a multitude of musical groups from independent to professional touring and/or residencies over the course of the past twelve years.

Alex teaches in Pointe-Claire.

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Ian has been a dedicated drummer since 2005 and has been a prominent figure in the music scene since 2010. Throughout his musical journey, he has collaborated with artists spanning a wide spectrum of genres, including Metal, reggae, jazz, pop, and everything in between. His strong facility in multiple genres, allows for a clear view of how to instruct them. Continuing his musical pursuits, Ian pursued advanced studies at VCC for two years, immersing himself in the realms of composition, performance, and education. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Ian has been sharing his expertise as a professional drum instructor since 2018.

His mission is to nurture students’ connections with their instruments and ignite their desire for self-expression. Recently making the vibrant city of Montreal his new home, Ian brings with him a wealth of musical insights acquired during his time in Vancouver. He is enthusiastic about fostering a tight-knit musical community within this lively city. Join Ian on a journey of musical exploration, growth, and creativity. Whether you’re a beginner seeking guidance or a seasoned musician looking to refine your craft, Ian Cardona is dedicated to helping you achieve your musical aspirations.

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Jeffrey discovered his passion for drums at the age of 12, quickly developing a deep love for rhythm and performance. Throughout high school, he honed his skills by participating in numerous band competitions, earning recognition for his talent, including a standout solo drum performance at Secondaire en Spectacle. His dedication to music led him to Vanier College, where he is currently studying in the music program.

With a strong foundation in jazz, rock, pop, and Latin music, Jeffrey draws inspiration from legendary artists such as Journey, Queen, The Doors, Michael Jackson, Mötley Crüe, Eagles, Stevie Wonder, and Luis Miguel, among many others. Beyond performance, he is also well-versed in music theory and production, further enriching his approach to teaching and playing.

As a trilingual musician fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Jeffrey brings an engaging and energetic teaching style to his lessons. He is passionate about helping students develop confidence, creativity, and a solid technical foundation—while making sure they experience the pure joy of drumming (especially the thrill of hitting things with purpose!).

Jeffrey teaches in Saint-Laurent.

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Jonathan was born into a musical family in Laval and started playing the drums around the age of 11. He started with local private lessons for 4 years, and became active as an aspiring professional musician in high school, after playing his very first gig at 14 years old. At the age of 17, Jonathan was accepted into the jazz performance program at Vanier College. He recently graduated from Concordia University with a degree in Jazz Studies.

Over the years, Jonathan has performed in a variety of different groups across Quebec, Ontario, and the United States. His influences are rooted in rock, pop, jazz, metal, and funk. His diverse experience and studies with several teachers throughout the years have also helped hone his versatility in many other genres. He currently plays drums in 4 different bands, including one with his brother Chris on guitar. Jonathan brings an enthusiastic and flexible learning approach to his lessons, with the idea that learning music on the drums can be both fun and educational.

Jon teaches in Pointe-Claire.

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I have been playing drums since the age of 8. I was a troublemaker of a kid with idle hands and time. My mother thought to keep me busy in summer with the drum corps. Little did she knew she had the key that unlocked my future love…. DRUMS.

I played in a local Drum and Bugle Corps for 3 years from ages 8-11. There I learned to read a music though most of the learning came from watching and listening to players play. What Drum Corps taught me was practice makes perfect, sometimes boring or monotonous but necessary. That has been part of my mantra so to speak. If the effort is put in, the result should come in some way. Maybe not as we envision it all the time but it’s success nonetheless if you can make it through a piece of music that once, you could not.

As I went through the High School music program, I studied Drumset, Snare drum, tympani and Xylophone/Vibraphone. I learned to sight read and perform at a higher level due to the incredible music teacher we had.

I have played in several local bands from Rock, country, punk and metal. Both original and cover groups.Every group was another learning opportunity.  I purposely put myself in “Jamming” situations as I feel it is truly how any musician grows their arsenal and craft and knowledge of the instrument. 

My goal at WIMA is to help facilitate every student’s need to learn the drums in their basic form to whatever level the student is aspiring to. Starting with basics like stick holding and posture/body placement behind a kit, I’ll work to unlock each student’s animalistic ability behind the kit. Everyone deserves to be “Animal” from the muppets 

I look forward to meeting and helping you at WIMA to teach students the drums in all their fun and glory.

Mikes teaches in Beaconsfield.

Ryan has been playing drums since the age of 13 and enjoys playing every style of music. He studied with private teachers for many years and plays professionally in the Montreal area. He gigs regularly with his rock band and seeks to bring his live experiences to the classroom. He also offers his students a patient and passionate approach to learning the drums. Most importantly, Ryan seeks to make sure that his students have tons of fun while improving their technique, musicality and overall voice on the drum set.

Ryan teaches in Pointe-Claire.

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Thomas teaches in Pointe-Claire.

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Troy teaches in Saint-Laurent.

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Truaxe teaches in Pointe-Claire.

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Tyler is a 21-year-old independent artist from the West Island. He’s been obsessed with perfecting his craft in all domains of music creation since he started learning the guitar. After years of admiring his older brother who played guitar very skillfully, Tyler finally decided at the age of 12 to dust off an old Yamaha guitar from the basement of his home to start learning all of his favorite songs. A few years later, 15-year-old Tyler begged his parents for an electric drum kit and started restlessly practicing that instrument too. Then at 17, he started writing his own music and learning music production and now has a decent collection of songs on Spotify. In 2022, Tyler took his skills to Berklee College of Music in Boston, the top music school in the world by some criteria and auditioned for their Songwriting and Production course. After being offered a scholarship based on his performance at the audition, he decided he was not ready to move to the U.S. yet and is studying in Montreal for now.

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