Drum Lessons with Toby Ahrens
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About
I have dedicated the last 20 + plus years of my life to music and drumming. As a drum teacher I am able to give students practical applications from the real world of music. I give students the tools they need to get a gig. I tailor all lessons according to drum students' needs and levels.
I love interacting with people and helping them learn music. I get a lot of joy around seeing others become successful with my help. I love everything about drums and drumming.
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Hired 3 times
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Interested musical styles
Rock
Blues
Classical
Country
Drum type
Traditional drum kit
Snare drum
Bass drum
Hand drums
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I travel to my customers
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Joel M.
Jan 8, 2014
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I've been taking lessons from Toby for a few months now and really am glad I chose him. I like his teaching style that he shows me a drum beat or rudiment and lets me start over and over until I get it right. The best part about taking lessons with Toby is that he plays the bass guitar along while I'm playing on his drum set. I feel like I'm really playing in a band and I can keep the beat much easier while I'm hearing some music at the same time. I highly recommend him to anyone who has zero experience, or is already in a band.
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Sarah W.
Oct 29, 2010
My son has been receiving drum lessons from Toby for over 2 years. I found Toby by chance, from a search on Google. We were blessed in finding Toby because he is just who our son needs. Not only is Toby is an extremely talented, and a well-rounded musician, he is a gifted teacher. He has the patience our son needs, who has ADHD. Playing the drums has actually helped my son's personality to mature because of the one-on-one instruction, the structured lessons, and the direction and guidance Toby gives him.
For anyone who is searching for the best; selecting Toby as a music teacher should be your choice, he is well worth it.
Ezekiel P.
Nov 8, 2010
Toby has taken me from being a beginning drummer to having the capability to play on stage with my band, first on cajon and then with a drum set. I think it's his ability to gently push me out of my comfort zone with each lesson that has enabled such a progression. It's also inspiring and motivating just to watch him play!
Steve W.
Oct 28, 2010
I studied with Toby about 10-12 years ago, he's an amazing drummer and a very methodical teacher. He's extremely well versed, not just as a drummer, but as a musician in general. If you're serious about playing drums and refining your overall music skills and understanding then I highly recommend taking lessons from Toby Ahrens.
Steve Williams
Professional Drummer
Owner of Inner Voyage Entertainment
Martin E.
Oct 28, 2010
I've been Toby's student for over a year now. It has been a blast and I learned a lot. Toby is a very patient teacher and excellent at explaining basic drum techniques. He has a great rehearsal room at his house and all the equipment necessary to play along to playback tracks that don't have drums on them, which is awesome. He can even record your playing along with the track and then you can listen to it and analyze it. I highly recommend Toby as a drum instructor.