Drum
Lessons
Your first drumming lesson is always special to us as we discuss your personal musical goals, stylistic preferences, assess your playing abilities, and agree on a plan to turn your musical dreams into reality.
Overview
In your first lesson, your teacher will show you all of the components of the drum kit including bass drum, snare, tom-toms, hi-hats, crash cymbal and ride cymbal.
You will also learn how to set the kit up to suit your size and how to hold the drum sticks correctly. After only one lesson you will be playing a solid rock pattern and be ready to move on to play along with some of your favourite songs. As you progress your teacher will introduce essential drum rudiments and a huge range of drumming styles including Rock, Pop, Country, Reggae, Jazz, and many more.
Private Lessons
Private weekly lessons will introduce all of the essential skills in our proven teaching syllabus guiding you to success in your playing.
Play In A Band
Our bands are in demand at local music festivals, school events such as Australia Day and Queensland Day. Get involved!
Fast Progress
Our studios are set up with computers loaded with the latest software and a massive library of songs, drum techniques and drum solos.
Experienced Teachers
At Mark Joe Hope Music School, our teachers have stayed with us for many years so you are guaranteed to have the same dedicated teacher each week.
One to One Lessons
Play in a Band
Concerts & Events
Videos and Galleries
GenresOne to One Lessons
An individual lesson with you teacher and mentor each week is the fastest and most enjoyable way to progress quickly and confidently with your chosen musical instrument. Your teacher will guide you in your path, balancing all of the technical, reading, theoretical, rhythmic, stylistic and artistic skills required to become a great musician.
Book NowPlay in a Band
Playing together with like minded musicians is one of the best ways to play & enjoy making music. Mark Joe Hope Music School excels in bringing students together, teaching them how to play live as a cohesive unit and giving them the opportunity to perform regularly throughout the year to appreciative audiences at great venues in Brisbane.
Learn MoreConcerts & Events
Our gigs & concerts have become highlights of the year for our students, teachers, parents, friends and families. Getting up on a professional stage with support and guidance from our top sound engineers and teachers is an experience that our students of all ages work hard for, love and enjoy. As well as performing live at our shows, Mark Joe Hope Music School bands are also in demand at local community music festivals, school fetes and events such as Australia Day and Queensland Day, supporting and celebrating our community.
Learn MoreVideos and Galleries
Here are some photos and videos from some of the many concert events that we have held over the last 10 years...
Learn MoreGenres
As a professional performing and recording musician, Mark has studied and performed music in an incredibly wide range of musical genres over many years. Together with our incredibly talented teaching staff we have all musical styles covered. We also foster the writing, development and recording of original music with our students, one of the most rewarding experiences our teachers and students enjoy. Some of the many musical genres we teach and perform on guitar include Rock, Pop, Country, Classical, Reggae, World, Indie, Jazz, Latin, Blues, Slide, Progressive Rock, Metal and Soul.
Book Your First Lesson!
We reckon our classes are pretty awesome but don’t take our word for it – Book your first lesson to find out for yourself!
Your Journey To Excellence
Step 1
Getting Started...
Let's get the Basics - Start reading music - Learn the parts of the drum kit - Learning Rudiment and Rythms.
Step 2
Understanding It All
Moving on with tabs, solos, and advanced rhythms. Put some theory behind the practice and start our contemporary courses.
Step 3
Getting Groovy
Play in our bands, expand into funk, latin and world grooves with your teacher.
Step 4
Giving Back!
Tertiary studies and come on back to teach with us!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you run your lessons?
Our students come for a one on one private lesson once a week at the same time with a regular teacher. Pay for the first lesson only and make sure you are happy with your teacher and they are happy with you. We bill in 5-week blocks, payable at the beginning of each block.
Do you teach absolute beginners?
Yes we are very experienced at teaching people from the beginning as well as drummers with some experience and advanced percussionists.
What styles do you teach?
We teach all styles at all levels with our teachers being specialists in various genres.
Do you teach online?
All of our teachers are experienced with teaching online and our studios have PC's with high quality web cams as well as teaching resources which are effective in communicating sheet music online. Whether you require distance education or just need the convenience of taking your lesson from home we can deliver great online drumming lessons.
What happens if you do not like the teacher’s style?
As we have a number of excellent teachers we are able to book you with another teacher who will be able to meet your personal needs and groove.
What happens if you cant make a lesson?
Please give us 24 hours notice and we can usually organise a makeup lesson with your regular teacher or another teacher if fully booked.