Personalized drum lessons for all levels with a creative, step-by-step approach - Lausanne

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Personalized drum lessons for all levels with a creative, step-by-step approach

From 129.9 C$ /h

Experience drum lessons tailored to your style and goals!

I've been a musician since childhood and am currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Haute Ecole de Musique in Lausanne. Actively involved in various music projects, I’m passionate about teaching drums to students of all levels.

My teaching approach is all about customization: I design exercises and learning paths that adapt to your unique goals, needs, and musical interests. Whether you're looking to build a solid foundation, refine your technique, or dive into new musical styles, I'll guide you step by step, helping you progress at your own pace while enjoying the journey.

Extra information

Please bring your own drumsticks!

Location

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At student's location :

Around Lausanne, Switzerland

At teacher's location :

Esplanade du FLON, Voie du Chariot, Lausanne, Suisse

Online from Switzerland

About Me

I discovered drums at the age of five in Geneva, at the Drums & Percussion Center school, where I quickly developed a real passion for this instrument and for music in general. My first musical influences were oriented towards rock and funk, genres that captivated me from the beginning.

Over the years, I have multiplied musical experiences, which allowed me to meet friends with whom I founded the Gewurzt project, a training inspired by folk music and improvisation. This period marked the beginning of my career as a musician and also opened the doors to teaching: I thus began to give drum lessons, both in associative schools and through private lessons.

In 2021, I had the chance to join the pop and jazz scenes in Lausanne, where many collaborations have emerged. Among them, projects with Angelo Powers, Pilar Vega, Vee Mukarati & the Horn of Hope, and Azure have allowed me to diversify my style and enrich my skills as a musician. Since 2015, I have been composing and producing music, and I also started mixing in 2023. My most recent production project is Angelo Powers' album "Can We Press Rewind?", a project for which I produced and mixed the majority of the tracks.

Today, I focus on developing my solo project Ace Ross, an instrumental exploration influenced by contemporary jazz and modernity. This project brings together talents such as Arthur Donnot on saxophone, Natan Niddam on keyboards, and Yann Maenner on bass. In parallel, I continue to teach drums and computer-assisted music, while expanding my artistic network to explore new collaborations.

With these experiences and my involvement in various projects, I remain passionate about exploring new sounds and sharing my passion through teaching and the stage.

Education

At the age of sixteen, I decided to devote myself fully to music by joining the Gabriel Fauré high school in Annecy in the TMD (Techniques of Music and Dance) course, while at the same time joining the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional d'Annecy. It was there that I met friends with whom we later founded the Gewurzt project, mixing folk and improvised music.

After obtaining my baccalaureate in 2019, I continued two years of preparatory class at the Annecy Conservatory to deepen my musical learning, with a growing interest in jazz. In 2021, I joined the Bachelor Jazz at the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU), where many artistic collaborations have developed.

Currently, I am pursuing a Master Music Performer at HEMU, with the ambition of continuing to improve my teaching skills afterwards.

Experience / Qualifications

Training and Education Experience

- Started playing drums: Drum lessons at the age of 5 at the Drums & Percussion Center, Geneva.
- Specialized studies in music: TMD (Music and Dance Techniques) course at the Gabriel Fauré high school in Annecy and at the Annecy Regional Conservatory.
- Preparatory class in music: Two years of pre-jazz training at the Annecy Conservatory.
- Bachelor Jazz: Lausanne University of Music (HEMU) in 2021.
- Master in Music Performer: In progress since September 2024, HEMU Lausanne.
- Upcoming teaching training: Plans to pursue a Master's in teaching after the Master's in Music Performing.

Professional experience

- Drums teaching:

- Teaching in private lessons and at the Menton Saint-Bernard community school (2019-2021).
- Teaching at the Drums & Percussion Center in Geneva (September 2023 to October 2024).
- Currently teaching at the Maison de la Musique de Divonne, Divonne-les-Bains (since September 2024).
- MAO (Computer Assisted Music) courses: Offers MAO courses in addition to drum courses.

Artistic Projects and Collaborations

- Personal projects:

- Ace Ross: Modern jazz instrumental solo project with contributions from Arthur Donnot (tenor saxophone), Natan Niddam (keyboards), and Yann Maenner (bass). EP planned for June 2025.
- Gewurzt: Group mixing folk and improvised music, formed with friends met at the Annecy Conservatory.

- Artistic collaborations:

- Angelo Powers: Production and mixing of 8 songs on the album "Can We Press Rewind?", released in September 2024.
- Vee Mukarati & the Horn of Hope, Pilar Vega, Azure: Participation as drummer.

Technical Skills

- Music production: Music production since 2015.
- Mixing: Mixing experience since 2023.
- Instrumentalist and improvisation: Specialization in drums, with solid experience in jazz, rock, and funk.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

Skills

Children's music

Jazz music

Sound (music)

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Master's student and holder of a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Drums from HEMU Lausanne,
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They generally include:
- Work on position, gestures and breathing
- Basic work
- Rhythmic and / or melodic and harmonic music theory
- Lots of music listening including Rock, Funk, Soul and Jazz
- Work on the metronome

I can work on a method or with my own lesson sheets.
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🎹 All levels – Children, teens, adults
💻 Online classes, studio or home
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Learn by doing, quickly gain confidence and focus on the music you truly love.

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the technique and the basics
learning your favorite songs
improvisation and musicality
rhythm, ear training and creativity
self-confidence on stage

My goal is to create a relaxed and motivating environment where you can progress without pressure and enjoy learning.

Lessons are available in Lausanne or online.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions; I'd be happy to help you get started! 🙂