Hi, I’m Meshem.

I help students overcome drumming challenges and reach their rock star goals.

Whether you want to have a single drum lesson to get advice on a problem area or want structured weekly lessons to advance you to your desired level, click the button below for a free consultation.

Depending on the student's learning style, my method of teaching is a mixed bag of out of the book studies and rote training, along with a heuristic approach enabling the student to discover their own voice and creativity on the drums.

No matter your level and your confidence, I am very patient and only want an enjoyable, and worthwhile, experience for you.

My approach is simple. Make it a chill, no pressure, guided experience.

Topics covered are: 

  • Rhythm fundamentals

  • Drum beats from pop, rock, funk, country, hip-hop, punk, jazz, and world styles

  • Song form, transition fills, and solos

  • Hand and Foot Technique

  • Rudiments and applications on the snare and around the kit

  • Theory and ear training 

  • Metronome and other helpful training tools and apps

"You’re an amazing teacher, by far the best I’ve ever worked with."

Eric Carne-McPherson

"Once I found Meshem, I started taking lessons with him. It was night and day. He really helped me in the understanding of freedom on the drums the understanding of coordination and everything you do as far as drums go."

Lori Parsons

Who are these

lessons for?

Adults

  • You're an adult that has always wanted to learn the drums and finally are getting around to it.

  • You’ve played drums before but would like to shake off the dust and get back into it.

  • You play drums, but never learned the rudiments.

  • You want to learn to read drum notation.

  • You want to play along to songs you love.

  • You want to jam with friends!

Youth 10-18

  • You have a child in middle school, high school band, or is home-schooled that needs to have weekly lessons to get them well prepared for what's ahead for high school and college levels. 

  • You have a family member with rock star dreams.

  • You have a younger child that has had prior lessons and shows aptitude and readiness to learn more. You are convinced that you have a drummer in the family! We may teach as young as 8!

Lessons and all other inquiries, please

contact me and we'll discuss your needs.