Rock Drum Lessons Available

We now have a second music room set up in our home studio in Canning Vale, to provide rock drum lessons for beginners.

The drum teacher, Ariana, is currently available on Sundays and Tuesdays. 30 min drum lessons are available at $35 per half hour. There is no minimum commitment.

Ariana has completed Rockschool Grade 8 drums, and earned an AMEB Gold Award in 2023. She has completed a Certificate II in Music Industry, and in 2024 she will complete her Certificate III. Ariana is an experienced performer, as the drummer for the Perth rock band The Ruby Keys. She also has a current Working With Children card.

The best way to contact drum teacher Ariana is via email on lessons@arianaangelica.rocks .
You can also text 0434 035 702.

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