My name is Matt Woolhouse and I'm from originally from Melbourne Australia. I have over 10 years experience teaching drum lessons to students from beginner to advanced levels. I'm happy to go to your house for private lessons or hire a studio space with 2 kits in Friedrichshain. And I'm happy to teach with both electronic and acoustic kits. I use software technology to make lessons more interactive and enjoyable for the individual student.
Advanced Diploma of Music Performance (Jazz and Contemporary) from NMIT (Melb, Aust)
Bachelor of Australian Popular Music Degree from NMIT (Melb, Aust)
Graduate Certificate in Educational Technologies from Swinburne (Melb, Aust)
I have taught in many varied environments from one on one individual drum lessons to small group and large ensembles. My students range from primary school age, middle years campus students, adults and mature age students. I've predominately taught in Melbourne but have provide workshops in other capital cites in Australia.
I offer drum tuition for all ages from complete beginner to the more experienced. I cover all aspects of drumming and will work to tailor the lessons for the desired direction and will cover Trinity Guildhall Grades. I will cover technique, rudiments, reading music, modern electronics (triggers, etc) and will work through many different styles and genres depending on the tastes and desires of the student. I also offer tuition and guidance on drum tuning and drum recording techniques.
I am based at Ruschestrasse 104 in my private studio which is a 5 minute walk from either Frankfurter Allee or Magdalenenstrasse U-Bahn Stations. I am available to teach lessons from this space, which is fully soundproofed. It is equipped with my Ludwig Maple Classic drum kit and Zildjian cymbals. It also has a PA system set up for playing along to pre-recorded music and a good collection of microphones and studio equipment for recording drums. I am also available for home visits and as a visiting tutor to schools and am very happy to travel anywhere in Berlin.
I provide all study materials and will be keen to discuss a plan of action to work to the student’s needs.
Undergraduate Diploma in Drumkit and Performance - The Tech School - Graduation in 2002
I have 2 years of one-on-one teaching experience and currently have a number of private students of differing ages and abilities. Whilst in London I was woking as a visiting tutor for the London Music Centre, The Gower School in Islington and Insights Academy in Acton. I was working with several young students, between the age of 6 and 18 for these organisations, preparing them for their Trinity Guildhall Grade Exams.
I have been behind the drum kit in various musical projects from the age of 13. My primary musical involvement has been with London based 5-piece, Zulu Winter. I was a founding member of this alternative pop / indie collective and released our debut album 'Language' in May 2012 on PIAS records.
More recently I have been touring with the band ‘Cymbals’ on their 2nd album tour of the UK in May 2014 and North America in August 2014. I am currently in rehearsals in Berlin with the German artist ‘Nessi’ who will be touring throughout 2015 in support of her debut album.