One to one drum lessons for kids and adults in Singapore

[jkusnong86]

Hi everyone, I’m Junaidi, a qualified music teacher and drummer in Singapore. I teach one to one drum lessons for beginners, from kids aged 6 up to adults. We learn through songs students actually enjoy while building solid rhythm and technique.

Lessons are at The Drum Room on Sam Leong Road, near Jalan Besar and Farrer Park. I also teach in-home lessons in the Yishun, Sembawang, Hougang and Ang Mo Kio areas.

With the school holidays coming, drums can be a fun, active, screen-free way to spend the break. Students need a drum set at home for practice, either acoustic or electronic. Every student starts with a trial lesson so you can see whether it’s a good fit.

For more details, visit junaididrumstudio.me or follow us on Instagram @junaididrumstudio. You can also WhatsApp me on +65 9456 1739. Happy to answer any questions here too.

[thebottomsupblog]

@jkusnong86 Hi Junaidi! I’m from the KiasuParents team, but also commenting out of personal interest, as I’ve just started taking drum lessons. How would you advise new students to practise at home, if they’re not ready to purchase a drum kit yet? As that’s one challenge that I’m experiencing, where the week flies by and I’ve barely done any practice.

Also, do you offer flexible schedules, eg 2x a month?

[jkusnong86]

@thebottomsupblog said:

about 12 hours ago

@jkusnong86 Hi Junaidi! I’m from the KiasuParents team, but also commenting out of personal interest, as I’ve just started taking drum lessons. How would you advise new students to practise at home, if they’re not ready to purchase a drum kit yet? As that’s one challenge that I’m experiencing, where the week flies by and I’ve barely done any practice.

Also, do you offer flexible schedules, eg 2x a month?

Hi, thank you for the kind note, and congratulations on starting drums! This is a very common challenge, and the good news is you don’t need a full kit to make progress.

Get a practice pad.
A pad and a pair of sticks cost very little and are quiet. Most technique, such as grip, stick control, rudiments and keeping steady time, can be built on a pad.

Practise little and often.
Ten minutes a day beats one long session a week. Try leaving the pad and sticks somewhere visible, and tie practice to something you already do, such as right after dinner.

Practise away from the kit.
Count the beat out loud while tapping it on your lap, listen to songs and tap the hi-hat, snare and kick pattern, and use a free metronome app at a slow tempo.

Consider investing in an electronic kit.
It is a popular choice if you live in an apartment or HDB flat, because you can practise with headphones and not disturb your neighbours.

On flexible schedules: yes, I can do two lessons a month. WhatsApp me on +65 9456 1739 and we can work out what suits you.

Happy to answer any other questions here!

[thebottomsupblog]

@jkusnong86 Thanks so much for these tips! Will look at practice pads for now.

I’ll probably stay with my current school for perhaps 3 months – I’m currently learning Blur’s Song 2 (slowly)!

Will be in touch after that, as I do prefer a more flexible schedule!

[jkusnong86]

@thebottomsupblog Well done on Song 2! Keep up the slow practice, it really pays off. Message me whenever you’re ready. All the best!