DRUM LESSONS

Drum Lesson Enquiry:

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Katherine Bray provides both practical and fun private drum lessons at her home studio in Canberra (Central Region) or online via Zoom/Skype. All ages and skill levels are welcome and beginner friendly. In contrast to most music schools in Canberra, Katherine Bray offers a set up that includes two great quality acoustic drum kits for both the student and Katherine as well as written lesson plans/records that are modified for each individual student. Katherine guides you through well regarded drum books as well as her own written material. See below for examples of Katherine’s curriculum. Book a lesson today!

In Person Private Drum Lessons

In person drum lessons are located at Katherine’s studio in Canberra, Australia (Central Region). Contact her to receive more information.

Online Private Drum Lessons Via Zoom

Zoom Lessons will be scheduled online. For the lessons you will need a stable WiFi access while sitting on your Drum Set or Practice Pad.
If you are interested in having lessons through Zoom, you will get further information about the procedure after contacting Katherine.
Katherine is currently only teaching zoom lessons before 2pm (AEDT) on weekdays.

Coming Soon: Scholarship Program in 2025!

As financial constraints can limit oppurtunities, Katherine will be offering a scholarship program. This program offers a student the opportunity to recieve 10 weeks of complimentary weekly lessons. If you’re interested in signing up or have any questions, please contact Katherine and state that you are interested in the scholarship. You can do so by submitting a form through the contact page.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • Katherine is an exceptional drummer and those skills have seamlessly carried over to her drum lessons. I am an absolute beginner and right from the very first lesson Katherine impressed me with her down-to-earth attitude, patience and enjoyable lesson format. I can’t believe what I have learnt just in the first Term. Thank you so much Katherine — I can’t wait for more lessons - I am so addicted to playing the drums!

    Fiona B.

  • Katherine Bray is a drummer's secret weapon. She is a fantastic, methodical and encouraging teacher. I've been struggling to advance beyond the basics and Katherine has helped me smash so many personal goals in just a few weeks. So organised, she plans each lessons into manageable but challenging bite-sized chunks so I'm improving AND learning something new every time. I look forward to every lesson and I even enjoy practicing with her lesson plans. If you're serious about improving your drumming, do yourself a favour and book in.

    Resh S.

  • Katherine has inspired me in so many ways to become a better drummer/musician. Her passion and knowledge for her instrument shines when she is teaching and she always knows how to get her ideas across in a logical and easily digestible way. I’ve made quick progress in my lessons and always leave feeling confident and excited for the next. I would highly recommend Katherine to anyone who wants to learn drums regardless of age or skill level.

    Rhianna G.

  • I've really enjoyed my beginner's drum lessons with Katherine. Each lesson is planned out to include a great mix of fun and technical exercises. Katherine is a great teacher- experienced, motivating and very approachable. I can't recommend her highly enough to anyone who wants to give drumming a go!

    Deb W.

  • I really enjoyed taking lessons with Katherine. She’s an amazing and talented drum teacher. She was able to teach me from the very beginning, someone with zero experience in drums/percussion and at 35 years old! She has a way of explaining things carefully and clearly. She is patient and very easy going. To this day, I can’t believe I am able to read and follow drum sheet music, thanks to her! I highly recommend!

    Aprille S.

  • Very thorough and patient teacher, lessons are fun and challenging and Katherine makes sure to push you enough to improve your ability weekly. Highly recommended

    Jeremy W.

  • Katherine is a fantastic teacher! If you want to learn from the best, then look no further! She is very clear and organised and she listens to what you need. She is also really observant with your technique.

    Tyra C.

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Katherine Bray’s Curriculum

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced drummer, Katherine offers over 100 meticulously designed lessons suitable for all skill levels. If you're just starting out and have never played a drum kit, or you've been playing in bands for over 5 years, Katherine tailors her lessons to meet your individual needs. Additionally, she guides you through renowned drum books, including Stick Control, Syncopation for the Modern Drummer, The All American Drummer, and New Breed.

See below snippets of Katherine’s written material.

  • Beginner

    During your initial lesson, Katherine will cover the fundamental aspects of technique, coordination, and reading drum sheet music. She is committed to helping you learn songs as early as possible. Don’t be overwhelmed if the sheet above looks too challenging as Katherine will help guide you through it.

  • Intermediate

    As you progress to an intermediate level, Katherine will lead you through concepts such as four-way coordination, techniques to enhance control and endurance for improved speed, strategies for tackling challenging exercises, and a variety of other valuable insights to elevate your drumming skills.

  • Advanced

    If you have found yourself unsure of what to focus on at an advanced level, Katherine employs a systematic approach by breaking drumming into distinct pillars such as Technique, Timing, Versatility, Speed, Improvisation and more. She will assist you in identifying any weaknesses, providing targeted exercises, and tailoring her drum lessons to align with your specific goals.