“As a student, I sought out many tutors. Chris proved to be the most organised and well rounded.
I still use the exercises and techniques he taught me 15 years ago.
His depth of knowledge and passion for drumming were key factors when deciding who to partner up with when doing an 11 part teaching series for The NZ Drummer Podcast.
Few drum tutors in NZ can articulate and formulate logical drum lesson information like Chris.
I would not hesitate in describing Chris as one of NZ’s finest drummers and drum tutors.”
His depth of knowledge and passion for drumming were key factors when deciding who to partner up with when doing an 11 part teaching series for The NZ Drummer Podcast.
Few drum tutors in NZ can articulate and formulate logical drum lesson information like Chris.
I would not hesitate in describing Chris as one of NZ’s finest drummers and drum tutors.”
Andrew Rooney
“Chris is a fantastic dynamic drummer and a career educator, there are very few teachers around who are as well rounded on their chosen instrument as Chris is.
Let alone the fact he’s taught the majority of working drummers currently on the Auckland scene!
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned drumming veteran, there is always something to brush up on, Chris caters for all levels of play and is easily approachable with a great sense of humour.
Chris’ passion for drumming is infectious and inspiring. He certainly helped me find focus and refine my own playing. The lessons I took with him and concepts we worked through are still ingrained with me today
Can not recommend highly enough!”
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned drumming veteran, there is always something to brush up on, Chris caters for all levels of play and is easily approachable with a great sense of humour.
Chris’ passion for drumming is infectious and inspiring. He certainly helped me find focus and refine my own playing. The lessons I took with him and concepts we worked through are still ingrained with me today
Can not recommend highly enough!”
Dan Claydon
“When I was searching for a new drum tutor to improve my playing, Chris came highly recommended by the Head of Music at Auckland University.
I took his advice and it was one of the best decisions I have made in my musical life to date.
Chris is an excellent teacher who is passionate about what he does and it truly shows in his lessons.
He has a wealth of knowledge and experience which he shares in a fun and encouraging manner, guiding students
until the concept is well-understood and applicable.
He creates an environment where students will feel welcome, and they’ll leave the lesson feeling motivated to get better.
Lessons with Chris are awesome and he is an inspiration to all the aspiring musicians!”
Chris is an excellent teacher who is passionate about what he does and it truly shows in his lessons.
He has a wealth of knowledge and experience which he shares in a fun and encouraging manner, guiding students
until the concept is well-understood and applicable.
He creates an environment where students will feel welcome, and they’ll leave the lesson feeling motivated to get better.
Lessons with Chris are awesome and he is an inspiration to all the aspiring musicians!”
Albert Lee
“Chris’ drum teaching sparked my love for drumming that I have kept with me my whole life.
His lessons were always interesting and applicable to my goals as a drummer and taught me the fundamentals I need to be a well-rounded musician.
Chris transformed my hobby into a lifelong passion and career.”
Chris transformed my hobby into a lifelong passion and career.”
Josh Johnston
“I went to Chris for lessons after studying music at Auckland University. I had some gaps in my technique and coordination that I wanted to address and Chris really helped me.
His approach is really methodical and thorough and you get a clear sense of where you are making progress.
I’d recommend Chris as a teacher to students of any ability level.
I wish I’d had him as a teacher when I was younger!”
I’d recommend Chris as a teacher to students of any ability level.
I wish I’d had him as a teacher when I was younger!”
Tom Broome
“I first started getting lessons from Chris when he was recommended to me by Drum City. Chris is an amazing drummer so his lessons were always fun and informative.
He was always encouraging and really inspired me to become a better musician.
In our lessons, Chris showed me a lot of different things and helped me with areas of my playing I was struggling with and also allowed me to build my confidence enough to study at a university level.
He would lend me gear and help me with uni stuff when I needed it and I eventually took over his teaching space too.”
In our lessons, Chris showed me a lot of different things and helped me with areas of my playing I was struggling with and also allowed me to build my confidence enough to study at a university level.
He would lend me gear and help me with uni stuff when I needed it and I eventually took over his teaching space too.”
Adam Tobeck
“As a mature student, I was looking for the right teacher to break me out of the rut I was in and improve both my playing and musicality.
Chris is inspirational and supportive and adapts the lessons to suit my needs. I highly recommend him!”
Steve Mills
“Chris was my second drum teacher and I had a lesson with him each week at high school. For 5 years!
Once a week. On a crappy school drum kit. But it was the best.
New sounds, styles and skills were distilled. It was established that rudiments were essential and Chris translated these in a cool and interesting way. But there was and is so much more to it than that.
The reason I bought my first drumkit at Drum City in 2010 was because of Chris. Chris helped lay the foundation for an appreciation for Drums and Music. It was all about Drums. And Music. And having fun.
I’m so incredibly glad to have had tuition with Chris. The early years of learning Drums is so important and having lessons from Chris is a great investment in yourself and time.”
New sounds, styles and skills were distilled. It was established that rudiments were essential and Chris translated these in a cool and interesting way. But there was and is so much more to it than that.
The reason I bought my first drumkit at Drum City in 2010 was because of Chris. Chris helped lay the foundation for an appreciation for Drums and Music. It was all about Drums. And Music. And having fun.
I’m so incredibly glad to have had tuition with Chris. The early years of learning Drums is so important and having lessons from Chris is a great investment in yourself and time.”
David Gibson
“Chris was my drum teacher throughout my final years in high school.
I had lessons with him privately at his home studio as well as lessons at the school.
He was a great inspiration to me and really motivated my decision to study music at a tertiary level. It is easy to tell that he has a deep passion for being a drummer and an educator.
To this day I am yet to find another music teacher that can teach in such an informative way while still managing to be fun and enjoyable. Chris goes the extra mile for his students.
Chris was a great role model for me when I met him at age 16 and even now, almost 10 years later continues to be.
I would recommend anybody interested in drums, from beginner to expert, to get lessons with Chris Dawson.”
He was a great inspiration to me and really motivated my decision to study music at a tertiary level. It is easy to tell that he has a deep passion for being a drummer and an educator.
To this day I am yet to find another music teacher that can teach in such an informative way while still managing to be fun and enjoyable. Chris goes the extra mile for his students.
Chris was a great role model for me when I met him at age 16 and even now, almost 10 years later continues to be.
I would recommend anybody interested in drums, from beginner to expert, to get lessons with Chris Dawson.”
Tom Leggett
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