Drums

Drum Lessons in Singapore

Develop the skills to play drums in a worship band, learning rhythm, timing, dynamics and song-based grooves that serve the music effectively.

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Lesson Highlights
  • Grooves and fills
  • Worship music repertoire
  • ⁠Listening skills
Who is it For?
  • Worship musicians
  • Beginner and intermediate players

About Our Drum Lessons

Build a strong foundation in rhythm, timing and drum rudiments while developing a library of grooves and fills for worship music. Learn how drums support and shape a worship set, explore dynamics in song arrangements and gain experience playing alongside other musicians. Lessons are tailored to your pace, helping you grow in confidence whether you are playing from charts, covers, or by feel for worship.
Our goals for you:
  • Know what to practise each week to improve
  • Express your worship through your playing
  • Learn to play effectively in a band
Sign up if any of these apply to you:
  • You are interested in serving on drums
  • You want to develop a strong sense of rhythm
  • You want to understand the role of drums in a band and worship team

Enhanced Offerings

As a student of MSM, you will get to access to the following benefits

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Community Projects

Serve the community with music through recitals and outreach events.

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Studio Rentals

Rent our studios at a special rate for your practices and exam recordings.

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Performance Opportunities

Share your music and gain exposure through at least 2-3 performances a year.

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Masterclasses

Hone your craft beyond lesson time through masterclasses on both individual and collaborative music-making.

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Meet Our Instructor

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Mr Lek Kai Wen

Drums / Guitar

  • BA (Hons) in Music Performance, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore
  • Experienced music educator, worship leader, arranger, and performer with extensive experience working with youth and adult musicians
  • Strengths: Guitar, drums, vocals, band leadership, music arrangement, songwriting, and audio production
  • Philosophy: Believes that music is best learned through collaboration, creativity, and serving others through meaningful musical experiences
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Frequently Asked Questions

As MSM offers a wide variety of programmes, the fee varies for each course. Besides lesson fees, a one-time registration fee of $43.60 and a refundable $100 deposit applies for one-on-one music lessons. We recommend a trial lesson first. This gives you time with the teacher, a feel for how lessons are run, and space to share what you hope to learn. Book a trial here.

Our teachers have at least a Diploma in the instrument they teach, and many have Bachelors and Masters in Music. Our stringent teacher interview process also ensures that our teachers have what it takes to teach (and not just perform).

There is no fixed age for starting music lessons. The right time depends on the instrument, the student’s readiness, and their learning goals. We welcome learners of all ages, from young children to adults. A trial class or consultation can help determine the most suitable programme and starting point. Book a trial here.

Besides in-house student recitals, MSM students may also perform in church and community events that are outside the four walls of the school.

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Stories &
Testimonials

My daughter has been learning piano at MSM with Ms Chang who is very patient and encouraging.

She uses material both within and outside of the ABRSM syllabus to develop the child's skills and musicality beyond preparing for exams. We truly appreciate the school's warm and nurturing environment - the admin staff are always friendly and helpful!

Selena Heng

Mother of Gabby, piano student

I enrolled Jake into the choir not quite sure of what to expect as Jake has autism…

Jake managed to sing a little on the day of the concert and we were happy that he had fun. Surprisingly, Jake started to sing at home some of the songs that he performed at the concert a few weeks after the term ended. He could remember the lyrics even though we did not practise any of the songs after the concert. He even started to do the vocal warm-ups that Miss Jacqueline used to prepare the students to sing.

Jason Goh

Father of Jake, student of Harmony Hearts Children’s Choir

MSM provides a safe and caring atmosphere from the first day we stepped in.

We are grateful to MSM's teachers Ms. Jaqueline and Ms. Kathryn for their extraordinary care and efforts to make Ashvath learn new things about music at every class. He looks forward to every session and we are thanking God for the provision of music school arrangement for our son.

Mr Asir

Parent of Ashvath, piano student with special needs

“Children In Worship” has guided me to walk in God’s path and helped me understand His Word better.

It taught me how to sing properly and most importantly, understand what I am singing.

Sahana, 11 years old

Participant of “Children in Worship”, 2023-2024

I found Joyce (the instructor) to be very knowledgeable and passionate about piano playing.

The course content was practical and relevant, and I can definitely apply what I've learned to enhance my ministry. I especially appreciated how the course deepened my understanding of the transition from classical piano to contemporary playing. It's given me the tools and confidence to explore new musical styles in my church.

Anonymous

Student of “Classical to Contemporary Piano Course”, 2024

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