Sheldon is an engaging and energetic teacher. He believes the love for music is the most important part of learning any instrument. Born with the passion for percussion he has always enjoyed teaching drums and being musical with rhythm. With a diverse background covering Funk, Rock, Jazz, Pop, Motown, Reggae and Blues, Sheldon is a chameleon to groove.
Music is a language. Most of us have listened to music our whole lives but understanding and speaking it is a different story. With over 10 years of teaching experience Sheldon can help you achieve your goals on the drums and guide you through your musical journey. He is open to all genres and styles with a personal goal to make you love music even more than when you started. Sheldon offers private drum lessons out of a studio located at 2-1140 Clark Dr Vancouver, BC. If you're not from Vancouver he also offers online lessons via Zoom. Fill out the contact form below to schedule your first lesson! Rates: One-off Lesson: $45/Half-hour $70/Hour Weekly Lessons (paid per month) : $40/Half-hour $60/Hour Testimonials: Ryan May (Ryan May Music) - Sheldon is a creative and talented musician who has a great connection with his drum students. He goes above and beyond when creating customized lesson plans that suit his students goals and interests. I have great respect for Sheldon and have confidence that you will as well. If you are looking for a talented drum teacher, you've come to the right place. Macey (student) - My lessons with Sheldon are fun and I always look forward to them. He is always willing to work on songs that I’m interested in, and he gives me things to practise that help with overall skills. He has lots of good ideas for songs and techniques to work on and I’ve improved so much with his help. He is an awesome drum teacher! Elin (student) - Sheldon is a very encouraging and understanding teacher who clearly remembers what it’s like to be a student. He has a broad knowledge of songs and styles and can always pull up a couple of songs that demonstrate the skills we're working on, which gives me a focus for practice for the week. I enjoy that we work on a good mix of theory, technique and listening skills, and Sheldon is always ready to pivot to follow my interests. I wholeheartedly recommend him as a teacher! |