Steve Pope : Drummer – Touring, teaching and session drummer

MELBOURNE DRUMMER

"I'm never more comfortable on stage or in the studio than when Steve's behind the kit. Also, he's always on time and his t-shirts are nicely pressed."
- Glenn Esmond (The Butterfly Effect, A Family of Strangers)
"Steve Pope is a complete drum educator. His experience and knowledge of styles, technique and groove is extensive... he works to the needs of each student, helping them develop their sound."
- Sean Foran (Head of Music, JMC Academy Brisbane)
"Steve’s great playing and ideas in the studio make getting a high-end result possible every time."
- James North (Producer)
"Steve is our man! One of the hardest working teachers and session players around."
- Greg Chrzanowski (The Drum Cartel)
"Great teacher, great drummer and really nice bloke."
- Patrick Maher (Drum Student)

20+ years teaching experience
Conservatorium trained – Bachelor of Music (Jazz Drums)
Part of the Drum Cartel teaching team
Part of the Vic Firth PDT (Private Drum Teachers) program
Relaxed and positive teaching environment in Kensington, Melbourne
Working With Children Check
Recording facilities available – students can take home audio copies of their lesson or particular exercises that were worked on in the lessons

Students are encouraged to offer input into the direction of their drum lessons.
Modern approach to drum set learning with an important grounding in the traditional aspects and fundamentals.
Students learn the practical application of technique and rudiment patterns into a musical context.
Drumming should be fun!