Drums With Lucas

I'm a professional drummer and educator in Chicago. In my 13 years of teaching, I've taught everyone from four-year-olds to professional drummers, so I have the experience to help you, wherever you are in your drumming journey. 

I play drum set with Blue Man Group, I regularly perform at the top jazz clubs in Chicago, and I've toured the country with indie bands. I'm also a high school percussion ensemble director and college drum set teacher, so I have a broad range of experiences to pull from as I craft a customized plan to help you meet your drumming goals. I have bachelor's and master's degrees in Drums and Percussion (Jazz Studies emphasis) from Northern Illinois University and DePaul University.

In my lessons, I like to balance a focus on drumming fundamentals (technique, rhythm reading, time-keeping) with the flexibility to explore the student's own interests, whether that be learning a specific song, preparing a part for school band, or trying to figure out what the drummer's doing in an inspiring video you found online!

I'm passionate about playing music and am so grateful that I get to make a living doing what I love. My hope is to share some of that passion with you through engaging lessons and clear, motivating, and fun practice plans. 

I consider myself a perpetual student -- I'm always searching out new music, reading music books, getting in my daily practice, and dreaming up new projects. I love going on this journey of learning along with my students!