Rob Ferrell Drum Studio

My son has taken lessons from Rob for years (6-8 now 13-14). Rob is calm, happy, encouraging, rooted in technique and always positive. He knows all styles of music and playing, whatever you want to learn he can teach you.

Rob is an amazing teacher! He has a great method of teaching...not only does he focus on basic drum techniques, but he also includes timing, speed, muscle movement, safety, and even drum set-up. He breaks the class down so that it is never boring. And...to make it fun for the students, he also includes time for the students to learn a song of their choice. He moves at the student's pace and is always positive and supportive. He clearly has a passion for drums and for teaching...which why is it no surprise to see how excited my teenager is before, during and after her lessons!

Rob is amazing. Start taking lessons immediately if you want to learn how to create art with the beautiful instrument we call drums. I am somewhat of a shy person and procrastinated on finding a drum teacher but now I feel so fortunate that I am taking lessons from Rob.

Rob is one of the friendliest persons I have ever met and can teach both children and adults. He is also the most organized person I have ever worked with. Students keep a lesson log which tracks your progress and acts as a reference to what material you are practicing. This helps you stay efficient with your practice time. I currently work two jobs and have a VERY hectic schedule and Rob can augment a lesson on the fly if I haven’t had much practice time. He teaches you how to read music and the working fundamentals of drums so you know the “why,” not just the “how.”

Most importantly, Rob is not just and instructor but what I would call a “total support system.” He is a current gigging drummer in multiple bands that are booked at large events, has recorded on albums, and toured with bands. This means he can use his knowledge of how the music industry works to help you set yourself up for that arena. He can also transcribe songs into sheet music that you want to learn which is a huge plus because he can use it as a basis for lessons making them very fun.

-All The Best, John

It's never too late to have a happy childhood, I said, as I first took up the drums in my late 40's. Actually, I had a very happy childhood, but it would have been happier if I started drumming as a kid. Hats off to you parents who support your child's interest in drumming! I can't say enough positive things about Rob as a drum teacher, on whom I have relied for instruction, support and encouragement for the past several years. He is as technically proficient at drumming as anyone I ever met, but being technically proficient is not enough to qualify one to teach others. You also have to know how to teach.You have to be able to meet the student at the level you find them and then help them grow to the next level, and then to the one after that, not only in skill but in confidence as well. Rob does this masterfully. He is also patient and kind. Can you imagine how patient you have to be to teach a beginning drum student? Rob is that patient and kind, and it's not contrived: it is genuine, to the core. He's the real deal. You're lucky to have found him as a drum teacher. You will be glad you did.

Our family has been with Rob for three years now and we've watched our son learn to love music under his patient guidance. As a music teacher myself, I do not teach drums, but it was an instrument my son wanted to learn. After interviewing and trying out three to four different teachers that would accommodate a six year old, Mr. Rob was not only patient, but truly individualized the lessons for my son. He has often taken requests of songs my son wants to learn, incorporating basic rhythms and beginning music theory curriculum. Rob adds his personal style to the lessons, really making the learner, not just be able to play drums, but truly become a musician. As a teacher in a high end private school, I consistently recommend Rob time and time again as he truly values his job as an educator.