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Drum lessons in Turramurra
One on one drum lessons in Turramurra for children, teens and adults. Students learn solid stick technique, read drum notation and play the whole kit to the music they love.
What a drum lesson looks like
Both ISM studios are on the Pacific Highway in Turramurra, at Level 1, 1319 to 1321 Pacific Highway and Level 1, 1273 Pacific Highway (corner of Rohini Street), and we'll confirm which one your drum lessons are at when you book.
Drum teachers at ISM
Our drum teachers are performers who play across rock, funk, pop and jazz, and they make sure the basics are solid before moving on. We'll match the student with the teacher who fits their age and style.
Practising drums at home
Regular practice matters more on drums than almost any other instrument, because coordination only comes with repetition. Here are three ways families make it work.
Practice pad
A rubber pad and a pair of sticks are cheap and quiet, and cover most of what's needed for hands and rudiments. Most beginners can start with one.
Electronic kit
An electronic kit with headphones lets students practise full grooves without disturbing the household. It's a popular choice for families in apartments and townhouses.
Acoustic kit
An acoustic kit gives the real feel and sound. Practice mutes and a sensible practice time keep the neighbours on side.
Drummers who want to understand harmony as well as rhythm often add piano lessons or music theory later on.
Drum lesson questions
Do we need a drum kit at home to start?
Aren't drums too loud for home?
What should my child bring to a lesson?
Is there a minimum age for drum lessons?
Can drum lessons help with school band?
Is your child under seven? Our group classes build rhythm through percussion and movement from age three.
We’ve had such a wonderful experience with ISM Turramurra. Melika is an amazing teacher, kind, patient, encouraging, and incredibly engaging. Gabriel is always so excited to come to class because of her. She has such a wonderful way of connecting with him and making every lesson fun, enjoyable, and engaging. It’s lovely to see how much he looks forward to his music lessons each week. We really appreciate the care, patience, and enthusiasm Teacher Melika brings to every class. We’re so grateful to have her as Gabriel’s teacher and would highly recommend ISM Turramurra to other families looking for a positive and nurturing place for their children to learn music.
We’ve had a wonderful experience with the International School of Music Turramurra. My son has been attending piano classes here, and we’ve seen fantastic progress not just in his playing ability but also in his confidence and love for music. The teachers are highly skilled, patient, and encouraging, creating a supportive environment that keeps students motivated. The structured curriculum, combined with creative teaching methods, makes learning both effective and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this music school to any parent looking for quality music education for their child.
Best Sydney music school for children without doubt. We have an amazing teacher, with personal approach to each of the students during group classes, as well as running the group with excellent dynamics and attention to everyone. Great program, carefully created to keep kids interested and progress week by week. Sincere thanks for such a professional environment.
Reviews are from the ISM Turramurra listing on Google and are shown as written. Last updated October 2026.
Have a go on the drums, free
Thirty free minutes at the kit with a drum teacher. Choose a time that suits from the live schedule, and we'll confirm fees and your weekly lesson time at the trial.
Group class places aren't shown online. Tell us your child's age and we'll find the right class.
