Private Canberra Drum Tutor Based Lyons / Woden. Lessons Available Throughout all of canberra and surrounding NSW districts
Knight Drums is run by Michael Knight.
He is a very well known Canberra tutor and respected private drum tutor who began teaching drums back in 1998.
Experienced in teaching all ages, any skill level, any background with or without the immediate need of owning a drum kit first.
Michael is extremely well versed and experienced at taking students though their drum exams such as ANZCA, AMEB, TRINITY, ST CECILIA drum exams/courses if requested by the student or parents.
Most students prefer a non formal approach to lessons and structure such as this which is more than okay.
Michael’s vast skill set learnt in years of teaching helps fit the right student to the right way for THEM.
Addressing technique and fundamentals at the same time making lessons fun and more of a ‘hobbywork’ than ‘homework’
About your Drum Teacher
Michael teaches throughout many Canberra areas and schools. He is based in Lyons / Woden just off the parkway. Servicing Weston, Tuggeranong, Woden, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Jerrabomberra & Googong plus many more students ranging throughout the A.C.T.
Michael's objective is to build the drumming and percussion talent in Canberra through his drum tuition lessons. Michael has an excellent rapport with students and parents with structured tailored music lessons to suit the individual student.
Education and Experience
Director of Ensembles and Percussion - Radford College, Canberra (Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2018)
Michael's role as director consisted of continuing the tutoring and conducting percussion ensembles and Beginner Instrumental Program, overseeing the Rock Ensemble Program, and managing rock band and percussion tutors. He was also responsible for maintenance of drums and percussion instruments, and ordering equipment.
Conductor (Jan 2000 - Dec 2018) Radford College, Canberra
In addition to private tutoring, he tutored and conducted several of the school's ensembles including Cross Rhythm Percussion Ensemble, Precision Percussion Ensemble, Junior Jazz Ensemble, Rock bands, and Beginner Instrumental Program.
Education
B.MUS.A (HONS) 2000
Australian National University, School Of Music, Canberra
Specialised in drums with particular interest in jazz history and ensemble performance, Studies also included classical, contemporary, composition, theory, and technology/audio engineering, Extracurricular activities included School of Music Big Band and Vocal Group.
Why Learn to Play Drums?
Anyone who’s ever sat behind a drum kit will tell you that drumming is lots of fun. In these days of modern and stressful living, an hour of drumming can be a great way to let off some steam.
Besides lowering both blood pressure and stress hormones, drumming can increase alpha wave activity in the brain that can calm the mind and even achieve a meditative state. Some studies have shown that drummers have increased endorphins - the hormones that cause feelings of happiness and euphoria.
So why don't you give it a try and bang some drums!
