Classes

for drums, cajon, bongos, congas, djembe, darbuka

Are you interested in learning drums or percussion? Exploring a passion for rhythm? Simply curious to try something new or dusting of old skills? 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋🏽

You’re at the right address! My approach to classes is based on my education as a Musical Teacher in my Pedagogical Masters Degree at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, and my experience of playing 12+ years in various international professional bands. With a personalised learning plan for beginners, intermediates or advanced players (adults & kids!), depending on your interests and goals, preferred genres (from jazz to latin, pop, Afro, Cuban, Groove, Rock, …), I hope to make your learning experience fun and productive. I’m a big fan of ‘feed-forward’ instead of feedback to help you get to the next level at a comfortable pace. Following the Chinese proverb: ‘Give a person a Fish, and You Feed them for a Day. Teach a person To Fish, and You Feed them for a Lifetime’, I will teach you how to ‘fish’ with rhythm!

Book a free 30 min try-out class

Not sure yet if you’re as rhythmic as you’d like to be? Try a free class first and then you can decide if you’re going for it! Already decided that you want to take classes? Then the first 30 minutes are for free too ofcourse!

📍 Location

Classes take place in my home-studio at Buizegemlei 165, Edegem, Belgium. If you’d like classes in another location, feel free to contact me at hello@damianalvarezcastro.com.

⌚ Timing

Classes can be taken between 1 hour up to 3 hours max. Scheduling can be quite flexible from weekly, bi-weekly to monthly gatherings.

💸 Pricing

You can get a single class for €50/hour, or you can get a packages for 5 weeks 2h/week at €420. Different pricing can be arranged for longer time periods or more intense training.

🏫 Academies & music schools

If you’re not up for private classes, you can find me at various music schools and academies for classes too! Check out Muzass Muziekatelier for electric drums, Academie Merksem (Antwerp) and Ward de Beer for acoustic drums.

Feedback from my students 🥹

  • "Fijne en geduldige leraar drummen. Iemand die goed kan drummen is niet automatisch een goede leraar. Damián is dat wél. Na slechts enkele lessen is er al vooruitgang geboekt. Wij (mijn dochter en ik) komen graag!"

    Wim Baetens

  • "Damian geeft heel efficiënte en inspirerende slagwerklessen. Zijn manier van voorspelen, meespelen, uitleg en recording geven snel resultaat!"

    Frank Liegeois

  • "Heb ondertussen 10 lessen achter de rug. We vorderen vrij snel omdat Damian heel veel geduld heeft en uiteraard de nodige kennis. Perfecte leraar om te leren drummen.👍👍👍"

    Mark Talboom

  • "Schitterend !!! Super les van Damian... ook behulpzame tips voor pianisten. ;)"

    Norman Peplow

  • "It was an amazing experience. Very dedicated professor. Mr. Damian was very patient to explain everything. The lesson was very dynamic and enjoyable and resourceful. I will definitely continue, looking forward to the next lesson."

    Leysdel Hernández Báez

Don’t hesitate to reach out!

hello@damianalvarezcastro.com