Oakland Drum Lessons

Oakland Drum Lessons

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About

I have taught private drumset lessons to students of all ages and abilities since 2014 and I love it. I strive to share my passion for the drums with my students and I understand the potential impact that learning an instrument may have on a student's wellbeing. My lessons are organized and my kind and supportive nature has helped me excel as a teacher. I genuinely care for my students' musical and personal growth. Additionally, I have several years of experience working with children with disabilities and have seen the great benefits these children receive from learning the drums. Most important, I make sure my students are always having fun!

Now Serving Oakland, San Francisco, and the Greater Bay Area.

Please contact for more information regarding pricing, scheduling,

and endorsements from former/current students.

847-287-7810

[email protected]

MikeMcCullochMusic.com


Highlights

Hired 1 time
1 employee
12 years in business
Serves Oakland , CA

Specialties

Able to read music

Student can read sheet music, Student can read percussion notation, Student understands note durations and rests, Student can't read music

Musical styles

I can make recommendations, Classical, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk, Country

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Types of drums

I can provide recommendations, Traditional drum kit, Snare drum, Bass drum, Hand drums (bongo, conga, etc.)

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student have drums

Student already has drums, Student is planning to purchase drums and would advice

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Andrea D.

Mike is an amazing teacher! He was able to connect with our 11 year old daughter like no other music teacher and keeps things fun and engaging. She has made impressive progress on her drums and she doesnt even mind practicing! I would definitely recommend him to anyone who has a kid that is interested in learning to play the drums.
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August 22, 2022

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Dayan

Mike is excellent with kids, he is patient and talented. My son has learned a lot in the last year. He makes the classes fun for him since he is learning to play songs from his favorite bands Queen, Nirvana, etc. Highly recommended.
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July 12, 2022

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Luz R.

Ive been taking lessons with Mike for about 7 months and he has helped me greatly improve my drumming skills, his classes are always fun and engaging, lets me bring in my own songs to learn and is is always down to answer any questions I have.
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July 04, 2022
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Kaz S.

Getting to work with Mike McCulloch has been an amazing experience since the start. I didnt know any music theory or anything about drums starting out, so Mike made sure to approach simple counting and rhythm in a really gradual yet motivating way. I like that he incorporates a lot of the music that I enjoy, and it really makes me have a deeper appreciation for music overall. If you are considering taking lessons from Mike I highly recommend him as a teacher!
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November 15, 2021

Frequently asked questions

I like chatting with the student or parent about what they might be looking for, as well as get an idea of the student's experience and musical interests, if any.  In our first lesson, we will talk about what the drums do for the music, the student will learn how to read drumset music notation, play their first beats, as well as play along to music.  We Will Rock You by Queen is usually my song of choice here :)

Spent the last 8 plus years as a professional working musician, playing all styles of music, as well as teaching private drumset lessons to students of all ages.

BFA Jazz Studies - Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

MFA Jazz Studies - University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA


Services offered

Drum