Nate Harlan Drum Lessons

Our son has benefited greatly from Nate's drum lessons. Nate's effective lesson plans and guidance have resulted in significant improvement in our son's drumming skills. Nate is an exemplary teacher, demonstrating responsibility, professionalism, and kindness - qualities that make him an excellent choice for students of any age.

Through Nate's virtual lessons, I went from having practically no drumming experience in 2020 to performing with a band. He is an exceptional drum teacher who integrated a perfect mix of theory, technique, and learning songs and rhythm patterns that span across various music genres. Nate was able to customize our lessons based on my drumming objectives and gave me exercises to ensure consistency between our sessions. I highly recommend his lessons if you want enjoyable and effective drumming lessons!

Nate and I have worked closely for nearly two years now. He's an incredible drum instructor with the ability to teach drumming to anyone regardless of age or level. As an adult learner with previous high school drumming experience, I can attest that he has tremendously improved my drumming skills. Not to mention, the recitals he hosts showcase how remarkable he is at teaching young kids and adolescents. Nate is highly skilled in teaching the fundamentals of drumming, which enables one to garner exemplary stick skills and timing. His superpower is the ability to break down intricate music pieces into achievable steps, thereby facilitating learning of almost anything. Nate is not limited to just drumming; he has an extensive repertoire of playing different percussion instruments and styles from jazz, rock, funk, latin, Brazilian, and much more. He even taught me how to play the doumbak, a middle eastern hand drum. Besides his exceptional teaching skills, Nate is patient and supportive, making every lesson a great experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Nate to anyone looking for a remarkable drum instructor.

Nate has been a fantastic teacher for my child, providing an enjoyable and informative drumming experience. Nate's calm and patient demeanor makes him an excellent educator, and he has a flair for making lessons engaging and fun. In addition to supplying practice work after each session, he also hosts virtual drumming showcases that enable kids to showcase their talents. Nate's commitment to excellence and his kind and equitable approach make him a top-notch teacher, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking high-quality drumming instruction.

For a teenager who experiences high levels of anxiety, it's rare for them to describe anything, especially a one-on-one learning experience, as "fun." However, for the past two years, my son has been consistently describing his drum lessons with Nate as just that. Nate has managed to keep my son engaged and interested without feeling overwhelmed or bored. Additionally, he has helped him to improve his foundational skills, unleash his creativity, taught him how to keep his drum kit in good condition, and how to approach music from a drummer's perspective. Thanks to Nate, my son has been able to perform with his school's rock band. Every lesson, whether in person or online, has been beneficial and worthwhile.