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Columbus Drum Teacher Spotlight:
Cole Harrison

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Cole is a Columbus native and has taught music since 2005. He was inspired to become a musician when he was 7 years old, saying, “I have a few vivid memories from 1992, like hearing ‘The Chronic’ by Dr. Dre and seeing John Hiatt perform on PBS for ‘Austin City Limits.’” Cole started taking music lessons at 13 years old and what he enjoys most about playing music is being in a state of relaxed focus. He’s a multi-instrumentalist and knows how to play piano, guitar, the drums, but his favorite instrument to play is the vocoder – a type of voice synthesizer that sometimes resembles a keyboard! What he enjoys most about being a teacher is seeing when a person learns to trust themselves, it gives that person a new sense of confidence in their everyday lives. A lot of the happiest, funniest, and most compelling memories of Cole’s life are from his time as a working musician. Outside of his work as a musician and teacher, his favorite movie is Ghost Dog and his favorite food is Heat Peanuts, the kind you can get from the gas station 2 for $1. In his free time, he enjoys listening to philosophers who are great writers – Plato and Schopenhauer being his favorites.

Learn more about drum teachers at Chambers Music Studio!

The best age to begin drum lessons is typically between 8 and 10 years old, though anyone can start at any age. At this age, children generally have the motor skills and attention span required for learning the drums. However, adults and retirees can also learn to play the drums! We also offer a specialized class for 5-8 year olds called World Drumming—check it out!

Our drum teachers are highly qualified, with extensive backgrounds in both performance and teaching. Many hold or are pursuing advanced music degrees and are skilled in teaching students at all levels, from beginners to advanced players.

Each drum lesson covers the fundamentals of drumming, music theory, sight-reading, ear training, and fun musical games designed to make learning effective and enjoyable.

Lesson lengths vary depending on the student’s age and skill level, generally ranging from 30 minutes for beginners ages 5 and up, 45 minutes for intermediate students ages 8 and up, and an hour for more advanced students ages 12 and up.

Yes, we offer various opportunities for students to perform their new skills. These recitals and concerts help students showcase their progress and gain confidence in their abilities.