DRUM LESSONS IN MONTREAL
At WIMA, our teachers teach beginners the basics of music theory, stick control, and the main playing techniques for their musical awakening. With our drum lessons in Montreal, drummers of all levels will work to improve their sense of rhythm and their passion for music. They will be able to taste several musical genres and touch a wide range of styles of music (pop, rock, jazz & swing, blues, funk, progressive, metal, Latin music, etc.).
Drum lessons in Montreal for all levels
Do you dream of playing the drums? Or are you an amateur drummer and want to improve your skill levels? Enroll at WIMA! Whether you are a beginner or experienced, we offer you a wide variety of lessons tailored to your level.
The drum equipment at WIMA studios
All WIMA studios are equipped with drums, cymbals, music stands, and other percussion equipment. All you have to do is bring your drumsticks, your sheet music, and your good mood! You are ready to explore some beautiful music rhythms with an amazing teacher.
Supporting materials for drum lessons
Depending on the student’s drumming skills, our teachers use different method books. The teachers will also adapt the sheet music of the students’ favourite songs using notation specific to the drums or electronic drum. Students will have to bring their school bag and music paper.
Drum lessons in Montreal accessible to everyone at all levels
At WIMA, we teach drumming techniques to children, teenagers, and adults. Beginners as well as seasoned drummers are welcome to take drums lessons. We try to form homogenous groups and adapt the content of the lessons as well as the teaching style to create musical experiences tailored to the profiles and levels of the students.
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Drum playing techniques
The drum is a very physical instrument, and poor technique can lead to injuries. With a few hours per week, students will learn a musical style and how to play without injuring their hands, arms, and back, as well as how to “hit hard” without hurting themselves. Each week of practice will allow the students to learn different techniques for exploring rhythms, such as the basics, independence, solos, the double bass drum pedal, and improvisation, to name just a few.
The advantages of a drum lesson in Montreal
WIMA offers you drum lessons at 3 music schools in Montreal: Côte Saint-Luc, Pointe-Claire, and Beaconsfield. Do you want to learn how to play the drums? By enrolling in the one nearest you, you have every chance of being diligent and progressing quickly after a few weeks of practice!
Drum courses reviews from our students
The students who take drum lessons in Montreal at one of our 3 schools appreciate our teaching method and our adaptability. Our teachers always make sure to keep the lessons fun and often share their passion with the students for a few hours a week. We will start with basic drum beats and then continue with more advanced skills.
Find a drum lesson in Montreal
If you are looking for drum lessons in Montreal, WIMA is the music school you need. We offer you 3 schools:
- WIMA Beaconsfield, 484 Beaconsfield Blvd. #204, Beaconsfield, Quebec, H9W 4C4
- WIMA Côte Saint-Luc, 5555 Westminster #312, Côte Saint-Luc, Quebec, H4W 2J2
- WIMA Pointe-Claire, 222 Brunswick Blvd., Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R 1A6
WIMA offers drum lessons that allow you to take advantage of:
- Our drums, which are available to learn to play in our studios
- The expertise of our teachers, who are professional musicians
- Lessons with a relaxed atmosphere
Enrol in the WIMA music school for drum lessons
Have you decided to take weekly lessons in Montreal? Don’t wait any longer; contact us to enrol in one of the three WIMA music schools. We are waiting for you now in our fully equipped studios for either group classes or private drum lessons to explore rhythms with an excellent instructor. Just take your drumsticks with you and join us!
Drum teachers
Daniel
Bio coming soon.
Daniel teaches on Mondays & Sundays in Cote Saint-Luc.
Jacob
Jacob is a Montréal/Toronto based drummer, bandleader, author, composer and music educator. Noted for his exceptional technique, creativity and ability to listen and improvise in the moment, he has become an in-demand sideman in the jazz and creative music scenes and continues to compose and perform music regularly. He has performed and recorded with Allison Au, Trevor Giancola, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Michael Davidson, Brownman Ali, Miles Black, Jeff McGregor, Jim Brenan and more.
A part of the 2019 Graduating Class of the Humber College Bachelor of Music program (B.Mus), as well as the 2022 Graduating Class of McGill University’s Jazz Performance Master’s Degree (M.Mus), Jacob is making waves across his local music scenes, as well as performing and giving lessons and clinics at the high school and college level from coast to coast across Canada.”
Jacob teaches on Mondays & Sundays in Cote Saint-Luc and Tuesdays & Wednesdays in Pointe-Claire.
Jon
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 on Thursdays in Cote Saint-Luc.
Jonah
Jonah comes from a musical family and began playing the guitar and drums at age 8. Since then he has performed on stage with many different acts including rock bands, as a musician-for-hire, and pit bands in musicals. As a multi-instrumentalist, he has experience on a number of instruments across varied musical applications. He can also offer bass guitar to any interested students. Jonah is a passionate educator and seeks to foster a love for music with his students.
Jonah teaches on Wednesdays & Thursdays in Pointe-Claire and Tuesdays in Beaconsfield.
Julian
Julian was born in Montreal and he was raised in a very musical family. Both his father and sister (who’s also his band mate) are Singer/Songwriters.
Julian studied Percussion all through High School in the Concert Band. He also took private lessons at WIMA during those years. In 2011, Julian joined his first Rock Band at WIMA (2011-2014) fronted by his sister, Bella. A few years later, in the Fall of 2013, Julian met another WIMA student, Hayden, through Bella at a Showcase and in Summer 2014 they formed The Record Breakers alongside two more WIMA students.
After graduating from High School, Julian completed his degree in Audio Recording Technology at Vanier College. His band, The Record Breakers, has recorded several albums, played countless shows from Montreal to Nova Scotia, and even opened up for Bon Jovi at the Bell Center.
Julian has a deep knowledge of drums from his years at WIMA and Vanier and aims to share that knowledge with his students in a fun and engaging way. His goal is to help them achieve their musical goals and enjoy every minute of their drum lessons.
Julian teaches on Tuesdays & Thursdays in Pointe-Claire and Sundays & Mondays in Beaconsfield.
Liane
Maria
Maria started playing drums at 12 years old. In the beginning, she was self-taught learning mostly from Drum videos on YouTube! In high school, she played with multiple rock bands and a jazz ensembles. Maria went on to study contemporary music with drums as her primary instrument at EMMAT which is a well known school in Bogota, Columbia. It is known for having a partnership with Berklee College of Music. In October 2021, Maria received her diploma in Drums!
Maria is currently studying audio and video post production, expanding her knowledge in regards to the production part in music and film.
Maria has experience teaching students of all ages. She is active in the local music scene having recorded several projects of various styles. Maria speicalizes in Rock, Reggae, Jazz, RnB, Latin, and more!
Maria teaches on Tuesdays in Cote Saint-Luc.
Matt
Matt has been drumming since the age of 10 and teaching drums for the last 5 years. Thanks to his exceptional versatility, he is currently the drummer for two bands with very different musical styles. He is also the session drummer at Avbury Studios, appearing on projects covering a wide variety of musical genres, including Funk, Soul, Blues, Classic Rock, Hard Rock and Punk.
As a competitive drummer, Matt won first prize two years in a row at the Quebec-Ontario Music Festival.
Matt‘s love for drums and performing are matched only by his passion for sharing his skills with aspiring drummers. His talent, enthusiasm and animated personality create a fun and inspiring learning environment for students of all ages.
Matt teaches on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays in Pointe-Claire.
Michael
Michael is a PhD student at McGill University with over 7 years of teaching experience through academic and independent programs and a long history of musical collaboration and education in the midwestern United States. His intensive study of jazz, hip hop, soul, R&B, funk, fusion, gospel, punk, afro-cuban, and arabic folk define his trademark style – which informs his lessons and teaching philosophy alongside his love for playing a diverse array of music as both bandleader, sideman, and jam facilitator. His lessons emphasize the fundamentals of modern drumming and musical notation with intuitive and exciting exercises. He prioritizes PLAYING music over rote memorization and strict practice, as rhythm is a universal language that encourages self-expression and holistic development. Jamming with other musicians is the ultimate musical pursuit, often resulting in art that is greater than the sum of its parts. Understanding the musical etiquette of playing alongside others also opens up a whole new world of language and opportunities, connecting us in ways conventional language can’t.
Michael teaches on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Pointe-Claire.
Noah
Noah was born in Montreal and grew up loving music. At the age of 14, he bought himself a drum set and began teaching himself until he decided to audition for the Vanier music program, which he got a teacher for.
Noah now studies music at Vanier College with drums as his principal instrument. He plays in a few different bands and is well versed in genres such as jazz, rock, metal, pop, funk and more.
Noah has a burning passion for music and wishes to share it with his students in the most enjoyable way possible. His goal is to inspire students to be the best they can be all while keeping the lessons relaxed and fun.
Noah teaches on Sundays in Pointe-Claire.
Ryan
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 on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays in Pointe-Claire.