About Brendan || The Drum Practice

From supporting The Black Keys at The Forum to touring and playing internationally, I am a seasoned musician who has worked hard building a career focused on music, personal development and inclusivity which is accessible to everyone; these areas are the most important to me in providing a student focused program.

With a degree in Music Performance and a Masters of Education currently in progress, I have found that this passion now blends with my experience working in the disability industry to bring enjoyment and fulfilment to clients through music as well as music session work and united learning. Music has a major effect on happiness, well-being and intelligence and The Drum Practice aims to introduce or embed music into the lives of people of all ages and abilities. Whether you have always wanted to play an instrument but never got around to it, would like your child to be involved in a Drum Circle community or just want to let off some steam, I will be there to keep you on track.

Qualifications
BA.APP.MUS

Music education
Darren Perkins (Aus)
Dave Beck (Aus)
Tony Floyd (Aus)
Robi Parolin (Aus)
Benny Helmig (Aus)

Masterclasses from
Pete Lockett (USA)
John Riley (USA)
Bernard Purdie (USA)
Mark Schulman (USA)
Daniel Glass (USA)
Stan Bicknell (USA)

Drum lessons

I am currently conducting lessons online, from the comfort of your own home. Book your free trial session with me so we can get to know each other and make sure we are a good fit before we begin. Drum lesson pricing.

$4030Min Drum Kit Lesson

$7060Min Drum Kit Lesson

You will have access to the following

One on one sessions, I have over 20 years of music experience and a degree in Music Performance
AMEB exams
A mentor to constantly motivate you and respond to your questions after hours.

At the end of each lesson, you will be provided with the following:

A write up, summarising your lesson and homework.
Pieces of music you are working on.
Curated Spotify playlist for each drum grade to inspire you with the type of music and songs to play at your current skill level.

You are also encouraged to bring any music or let me know what genre you would like to learn - it is very much a student led program.

For online lessons, everything is sent electronically. I will let you know what equipment is required and which book (if any) needs to be purchased.

Personalized Approach

Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting to explore your vocal potential, we design a customized training program that aligns with your goals. Through one-on-one coaching and targeted exercises, we empower you to reach new levels of vocal mastery.

Guitar lessons

$6060Min Guitar Lesson

You will have access to the following:

One on one sessions, I have around 20 years of music experience and a degree in Music Performance.
A mentor to constantly motivate you and respond to your questions after hours

You are also encouraged to bring any music sheet or let me know what genre you would like to learn - it is very much a student led program.

For online lessons, everything is sent electronically. I will let you know what equipment is required and which book (if any) needs to be purchased.

Frequently Asked Questions

Voice training involves techniques and exercises designed to improve vocal quality, range, control, and overall performance.

Testimonials

“Brendan is a fantastic teacher, he is extremely knowledgeable and has an amazing skill for giving clear and easy to understand instruction. I always look forward to my lessons and come out after feeling pumped and that I am really learning! He'll constantly motivate you, support you, and help you achieve your goals. I cannot recommend Brendan enough to anyone who wishes to learn to play the drums!”Jo Barret

“I came to Brendan with zero drumming experience about 2 years ago and have been practising with him ever since. Brendan is a great teacher, mentor, and all-round human being and he will not only teach you how to play the drums, but also build that passion and love for the instrument and music in general.”Sasri Priyono

“I have been receiving tuition from Brendan for the past 16 months now and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience thus far. Brendan is not only a great teacher, but also a great motivator and always knows how to push me to the next level when I’m lacking inspiration. He is never hesitant to answer my calls or help me even during his personal time.”Billy Juric

“I studied with Brendan for almost 2 years and to be honest I’m beyond grateful for the experience. He is very knowledgable about the craft and always keeps his lessons very dynamic and fun. He would always be there when I needed advice, not only about music but about life in general. I’d strongly recommend anyone who wishes to start taking lessons to get in touch with him, I’m sure you’ll have a great time.”Ivan Cadau