Lessons:

Private lessons are one of the most impactful ways for musicians to build a solid foundation and grow with confidence.

With a curriculum designed specifically for your needs, you’ll address the common challenges—like mastering technique, building rhythmic precision, and feeling confident in your abilities—with the focused support and feedback that only private instruction provides. Leo’s personalized approach ensures that each lesson is both structured and engaging, so you not only make steady progress but also find joy in every step.

Practice
Students should have a practice pad to start, and eventually a drum set at home for practice. You will receive handouts, but need to purchase some essential drum books. All level of students are welcome and students should be motivated, organized and focused in their studies—ready to practice each subject in 10 or 15 minute chunks, then move on to the next topic. After completing all topics, start again with the first. This is focused practicing which helps develops deep concentration and all aspects of drumming equally.

Details
$65 per hour. Payment is collected for lessons in advance of each month. If a student decides to discontinue lessons after the lessons have been scheduled, there are no refunds. Make-up sessions are limited to illness and extreme circumstances only, and one make-up session per month. One month's notice in advance of cancellation of ongoing lessons is a requirement.

Topics covered 

Songs: Build your song repertoire with one new song each week, helping you gain confidence and familiarity with various styles.

Technique: Strengthen your hand and muscle development to lay a solid technical foundation.

Reading: Improve your drumming literacy with a range of exercises from beginner to advanced levels, so you feel prepared for any music.

Styles: Master essential genres, including rock, funk, blues, Latin, and jazz, to enhance your versatility and adaptability.

Soloing: Learn to solo creatively, using techniques like motivic solos and creative visualization to build expressive, confident solos.

Coordination: Develop precise coordination through the Syncopation and Rudimental Ritual, inspired by Bob Gullotti’s teachings, to expand your rhythm control and timing.