Become a confident, multifaceted drummer with real-world application skills—so you can perform with any artist, anywhere (even if it’s just in your basement).
Don’t Just Learn How to Play the Drums.
Become a Drummer.
LIVE, ONLINE DRUM LESSONS
FROM TREY ANASTASIO BAND’S RUSS LAWTON
Don’t Just Learn How to Play the Drums.
Become a Drummer.
LIVE, ONLINE DRUM LESSONS
FROM TREY ANASTASIO BAND’S RUSS LAWTON
Become a confident, multifaceted drummer with real-world application skills—so you can perform with any artist, anywhere (even if it’s just in your basement).
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ONLINE LESSONS
From basic techniques to advanced grooves, Russ Lawton’s online drum lessons are accessible for drummers of all levels, anywhere in the world.
ONLINE LESSONS
From basic techniques to advanced grooves, Russ Lawton’s online drum lessons are accessible for drummers of all levels, anywhere in the world.
A Sneak Peek
Into a Drum Lesson with Russ Lawton
With Skype, Zoom or Facetime, you can have a real-time, one-on-one lesson with one of the Jam scene’s favorite drummers—no matter where you live.
Here’s How it Works:
Step One
Schedule your online lesson. If you don’t have Facetime, install Skype or Zoom on your phone or computer.
Don’t have a full drum kit? No problem, as long as you have sticks and a drum pad, you can begin online lessons with Russ!
Don’t have a full drum kit? No problem, as long as you have sticks and a drum pad, you can begin online lessons with Russ!
Here’s How it Works:
Step One
Schedule your online lesson. If you don’t have Facetime, install Skype on your phone or computer.
Don’t have a full drum kit? No problem, as long as you have sticks and a drum pad, you can begin online lessons with Russ!
Don’t have a full drum kit? No problem, as long as you have sticks and a drum pad, you can begin online lessons with Russ!
Step Two
Russ will call you right on time. Have your device set up so you can see each other while you play.
During your first lesson, Russ will determine your current skill level, what your goals are, and assess your hand and foot placement in order to create a custom lesson plan.
During your first lesson, Russ will determine your current skill level, what your goals are, and assess your hand and foot placement in order to create a custom lesson plan.
Step Two
Russ will call you right on time. Have your device set up so you can see each other while you play.
During your first lesson, Russ will determine your current skill level, what your goals are, and assess your hand and foot placement in order to create a custom lesson plan.
During your first lesson, Russ will determine your current skill level, what your goals are, and assess your hand and foot placement in order to create a custom lesson plan.
Step Three
Prepare to learn! Each hour-long lesson is jam-packed with valuable information that will help you grow as a drummer.
Expect plenty of material to work on as “homework.”
Expect plenty of material to work on as “homework.”
Step Three
Prepare to learn! Each hour-long lesson is jam-packed with valuable information that will help you grow as a drummer.
Expect plenty of material to work on as “homework.”
Expect plenty of material to work on as “homework.”
What You’ll Get From Russ’s Online Drum Lessons
Each lesson is customized to your unique level and needs, but based a foundation of the basics that every great drummer needs to succeed.
Lessons Include:
- Proper hand and foot placement and posture
- Rudiments
- Time and feel
- A wide range of styles and genres (shuffle, reggae, funk, jazz, swing, and world beat—such as bossa nova and samba)
- Real-life lessons and application on how to succeed as a professional or performing drummer
Why Russ Lawton?
As a full-time, performing drummer, Russ offers more than technique; he shares his experience and advice in pursuing drumming as a living, or simply reaching your goals as an artist.
“My job is to prepare each student—regardless of their level—to grow into a rounded drummer with good technique, time, and feel… By preparing you for various styles of music, students can gain the knowledge and skill to become a working drummer.”
“My job is to prepare each student—regardless of their level—to grow into a rounded drummer with good technique, time, and feel… By preparing you for various styles of music, students can gain the knowledge and skill to become a working drummer.”
Why Russ Lawton?
As a full-time, performing drummer, Russ offers more than technique; he shares his experience and advice in pursuing drumming as a living, or simply reaching your goals as an artist.
“My job is to prepare each student—regardless of their level—to grow into a rounded drummer with good technique, time, and feel… By preparing you for various styles of music, students can gain the knowledge and skill to become a working drummer.”
“My job is to prepare each student—regardless of their level—to grow into a rounded drummer with good technique, time, and feel… By preparing you for various styles of music, students can gain the knowledge and skill to become a working drummer.”
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Online lessons cost $60 per hour. To purchase lessons, please use the PayPal button below. Select the number of lessons you'd like to purchase at one time and click BuyNow. You will be taken to PayPal's secure online system to complete your purchase. All major credit cards are accepted.
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