Drum Lessons and Performance
Adrian Van Batenburg is a drummer, music educator, and composer based in Seattle. Adrian has led his own band, Gems, for more than 10 years and has been a consistent performer in the Seattle music scene with a variety of projects. With two decades of teaching experience, he has many ways to inspire his students with an upbeat educational teaching method developing listening skills, technique, musical styles such as Jazz-Rock-Pop-Country, as well as sight reading and personal expression on the drumset.
His lessons are fun, engaging, and always aim to bring out the best in his students. Adrian has a BM degree in Jazz Studies with a focus on drum set from the University of North Texas. His influences include Art Blakey, Ringo Starr, Cindy Blackman, John Bonham, Questlove, Tré Cool, and rising stars on YouTube like Anika Nilles.
What students Say
Adrian has been my teacher for over 10 years, and he is amazing at what he does. He is an incredibly talented and experienced professional drummer and teacher. He truly cares about his students, and adapts his teaching strategy to every student's learning pattern. He is an incredible listener, even over Zoom he can see and hear tiny details or issues in student's technique and effectively correct the problems. And he is very very patient and constructively direct with feedback, but also is very motivational with his positive feedback. All these things make me WANT to be a better drummer. I would highly recommend Adrian as a drum teacher.
-- Sabina H.
Services
Private Lessons
One-on-one sessions focused on foundational skills, stylistic nuance, and personal expression. Curriculum is crafted around your goals, whether that’s mastering scales, shaping tone, or preparing for auditions.
Performance and Recording
Adrian plays a variety of styles from pop to jazz to country.
Performance Preparation Program
Holistic support for upcoming gigs, recitals, or studio sessions. We address stage presence, repertoire selection, and mental readiness to ensure you deliver your best performance.
Your Questions, Answered
Do I need any prior experience to start lessons?
No prior experience is necessary. We welcome absolute beginners and will tailor the first sessions to build a solid foundation at a comfortable pace.
How are lesson plans structured?
Each plan begins with a consultation to understand your goals, musical tastes, and schedule. From there, we design weekly milestones and select practice materials that evolve as you progress.
Can you provide an invoice for my organization?
Absolutely. We regularly issue detailed invoices for schools, community groups, and corporate clients upon request so you can keep your records in order.