Jake Matthews Drums
Jake Matthews Drums

Jake Matthews Drums

$50/hour
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Introduction: Interested in learning to play the drums? Already a drummer and looking to improve your skills? Are you a student in band looking to excel? If so, drum lessons are the answer! I started drumming when I was 10-years-old simply to try out a new activity, and it has been one of the best decisions that I've ever made. Other than discovering my true passion and joy in my life, it has allowed me to experience some pretty incredible people, places, and things I never thought imaginable in music, and I now want to share that knowledge with others! For more information, please send me a message, text, or give me a call. Also, make sure to look at my flyer below for details about lessons. Not sure if drum lessons are right for you? No problem, I offer a free 30-minute trial lesson! To my future students…I hope to hear from you soon! Jake Matthews is a Metro-Detroit based drummer, percussionist, and educator who has been professionally performing since 2011. Receiving the degree of Bachelor of Music, concentrating in jazz drum set, from Wayne State University’s College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts, Jake has studied as well as worked with some of Detroit’s finest musicians. As a freelance drummer, he has had the honor of sharing the stage with many award-winning artists and over the past few years has performed extensively throughout the greater Metro-Detroit area, playing in various genres as well as esteemed venues such as Meadowbrook Theatre, the Dirty Dog Jazz Café, and The Cube at Orchestra Hall. Additionally, Jake is also a freelance recording session drummer and has played on multiple artists’ albums, some of which have been released through the Detroit Music Factory, an extension of Mack Avenue Records. Currently, Jake is pursuing his own personal endeavors as an artist & drummer. This includes teaching private drum lessons, performing, touring, and recording with various groups, pursuing his original project APARO, offering cymbal repair & modification services, and creating content for his social media pages Jake Matthews Drums.
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Hired 8 times

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13 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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This pro is an accomplished drummer who offers personalized lessons tailored to each student's needs and interests. They are knowledgeable about various genres and play styles, encouraging students' creativity while also teaching essential techniques. Students report significant progress and enjoyment from their lessons, praising the pro's patience, expertise, and positive attitude.

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D R.
Jul 8, 2023
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Jake is legit he’s very knowledgeable about all different types of genres and play styles he’s also very patient with lessons by far the best drum mentor I have had if u r looking a for drum a teacher this is ur guy just a all around good guy to be around for sure

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Can't read music • Traditional drum kit • Blues • Classical • Jazz • Folk • Country • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Yes, the student already has drums • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Deanna B.
Jan 16, 2024
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Jake is very experienced in not only drums but music as a whole. He has been working with me to develop, improve, and create my own signature sound as a drummer. I appreciate the encouragement he has provided and the support he provides as well.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Can read sheet music • Traditional drum kit • Rock • Classical • Blues • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student already has drums • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Deaven B.
Dec 15, 2023
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Really cool understanding learned alot in 2 lessons , and I’m gonna continue to take them

Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training • Can't read music • Bass drum • Rock • Blues • Jazz • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Alex F.
Dec 2, 2022
Jake is an amazing drummer that really helped me develop polyrhythms and the application of rudiments around the kit. He has a great technical understand of drumming which is exactly what I was looking for in a drum teacher. I also learned more limb independence while playing which greatly improved my ability to develop a more unique sound.
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Jannell H.
Dec 1, 2022
My son has been getting lessons with Jake for about 6 months and he is so happy! He loves going to his lessons again! Jake teaches fundamentals but allows the students to have fun and bring their own style of music to the lesson. Jake is super nice, professional and goes above and beyond for my son and I can only imagine he is that way with all of his students! We would definitely recommend working with him! You won’t be sorry!
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