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Online Drum Lessons at NYC Guitar School

Online Drum Lessons at NYC Guitar School

Learn to Drum with 1-on-1 Virtual Lessons

With NYC Guitar School’s virtual drum lessons, you can learn:

  • Basics like timekeeping, time signatures, basic grooves & fills or even how to set up your drum kit.
  • Advanced skills, rudiments and approaches to build speed, independence, feel and understanding.
  • And all else drum related, including parts and techniques for specific songs and styles, reading, the relation of the drums to other instruments, and help in developing your own approaches to practice and playing.

Getting started on your drumming adventure at NYC Guitar School is easy with a trial lesson.

Your Teacher, Coleman Bartels

Coleman was born in Hanover, New Hampshire. He began playing the drums at the age of five and by high school was playing professionally around New Hampshire and Vermont. At an early age he had the opportunity to share the stage with jazz greats such as Arturo O’Farrill and Marty Ehrlich. In 2006, he moved to New York to attend the Manhattan School of Music as a jazz performance major. While still in school, he played in many musical situations, including the neo-soul/hip hop artist Lee, with performances at notable venues such as the Blue Note and Brooklyn Academy of Music.

After graduating from MSM in 2011 with a Bachelors in Music, Coleman brought together a talented group of musicians to create Roof Access, a funk/R&B band. In addition to leading his band, Bartels plays as a sidemanin several other bands including Pete Ayres Band, and Elle Morgan. He is also the drummer for Abundant life church in Brooklyn, and several wedding/events bands including Silver Arrow and the Dexter Lake Club Band. He prides him self in his versatility, having the ability to play anything from jazz, to rock, to afro cuban music. As a music educator, Bartels has been a standing member of the faculty at Jazzology summer camps in Hanover, NH. He is now at the Brooklyn Drum Studio and is in demand for private lessons in the tri-state area.

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What Students are Saying

“It’s fun! I feel like I make progress every week when I come in for my lesson.” Alex, Computer Programmer

“I always look forward to my lesson. I like it because I get to learn at my own pace.” Gianna, 14 years old.

“I like my drum teacher because he is funny and we learn new things.” Rei, 11 years old.

“I like taking drum lessons because we get to play different beats and play along with songs.” Daniel, 10 years old

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  •   "The first thing I want to say is that I hope everyone is staying safe during these unprecedented times. I have been a student of the NYC Guitar School for quite some time, about 5 years. I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this school. I am currently taking Guitar Ensemble at the Brooklyn school and Absolute Beginners for Bass at the Midtown school. Recently, my classes have been moved online. While I was skeptical, at first, I have been amazed at the experience. I may feel like I've gone down the rabbit hole, but being able to continue my guitar lessons is providing a little bit of stability at this time. Don't be afraid of online classes. They are just as amazing as the classes at the school. Both of my classes are group classes and the transition to online group classes was seamless. I am thrilled to be able to continue forward on my musical journey and the NYC Guitar School are the best guides I could ever ask for. They are amazing musicians and leaders. I hope that we will be able to come together soon, in the meantime, this is a wonderful alternative. If need be, I will continue in these lessons online until such time as we are released from our current situation. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Dan Emery and all the members of the NYC Guitar School who are doing everything possible to help us to keep making music together."
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