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These are my favourite resources that I use when I teach reading, and the books that I recommend to my students when they want to work on reading rhythms. Each book has different strengths and so I recommend looking into…

As a drum teacher for almost 20 years, I am constantly looking for the best teaching resources to use in my lessons. I have my go to books but also am constantly looking for something better.

Here are some…

Drum rudiments are the basis of everything we do as drummers, they are the vocabulary that is used to express rhythmic ideas. Simple to learn but difficult to master, when diligent practice of these rudiments is undertaken the drummer can…

As a drum teacher giving private drum lessons for 20 years, my #1 objective has always been to get the best out of my students and to help them realize their goals. Nearly everything in the class is about…

This book and DVD kit is ideal for drummers ready for an in-depth study of playing with brushes. The Complete Guide to Playing Brushes uses detailed…

This past year was the biggest to date for the studio. So many new people wanting to learn drums, it was an inspiring year.

We also held out first student recital, which was a blast! The students really stepped…

Looking for the right teacher can be a daunting task. There are so many things to consider and if it's your first time looking into music lessons you might not know exactly what to look for. Just type Montreal Drum…

The Alan Dawson Rudimental Ritual has changed my life 

  Not only has it taught me so much about drumming, but it's also taught me about dedication, concentration, and patience in all aspects of my life. 

  I have been…