Edmonton Mayfield - Drums Lessons

Jessica Laurie

craig doll (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Hello, my name is Craig Doll and I have been playing drums 19 years. I work as a session drummer and educator in Edmonton. Drumming has enabled me to play many live shows, record, and tour. The drums have been my life passion since I started playing and I hope to instill that same passion with you on your journey!

As far as formal education, I was awarded my diploma in music at MacEwan University in 2020 and now I am currently working towards my bachelor's degree. I have studied many different styles such as: rock/pop, hip-hop, jazz, latin/afro-cuban, punk, metal, and funk - to name a few. Alongside studying styles, I have also spent a lot of time on rudimental practice, which is the foundation of what drummers do behind the kit and has helped me immensely grow on this instrument. During the pandemic, I had the opportunity to study alongside Broadway drummer and YouTuber Carter McLean which elevated my understanding of the drums.

Always trying to push myself, I am now working through top LA drummer Dave Elitchs esteemed drum course, Get Out Of Your Own Way. This course is designed to go into the physiology, mechanics, and mentality behind the drum kit. The main takeaway of this course is to use the mind and body in an efficient way to gain maximum results behind the drum kit. I plan to use his philosophy moving forward and will implement the techniques I learn into my lesson plans.
Craig teaches at our Edmonton Mayfield, North & Highland locations. His rate is $30 per half hour.

nelson collins - lee (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Nelson Collins-Lee is an active performer, instructor and recording engineer who has been learning and playing music since the age of 6. Educated at MacEwan University and the University of North Texas, he has been teaching professionally for over 10 years. While his main focus is metal and rock he is also well-versed in jazz, funk, and pop music as well as certain electronic and world music styles. He has appeared on many recordings and has played hundreds of shows nationally, as well as taking on freelance gigs. Nelson has a student-centered philosophy towards drum education and encourages students to develop their ear and taste by actively listening to and engaging with music while introducing them to the relevant tools and methods along the way. Nelson offers lessons at our Edmonton Mayfield location. His rate is $30 per half hour.

oleksandr fizar (Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Voice)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Oleksandr is a teacher, arranger, composer, and sound engineer. He worked as a manager for the lesson centre “I Love Music” in Ukraine. He studied at Ternopil School of Music and Terebovlia Music College and he has completed levels 1-8 of Rock School. Oleksandr has worked as a sound director at the Kiev University of Art. Oleksandr has experience teaching music to all ages and levels, and he is adept at tailoring lessons to fit his student’s needs. He primarily teaches Funk, Latino, Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Blues music. Oleksandr is fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English.
Oleksandr's rate is $30 per half hour.

tyler falk (Drums, Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

** Tyler is accepting guitar and drum students for January 2025**
Tyler is an experienced multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator based in Edmonton. With a decade of experience, Tyler has toured across Canada, performing more than 100 shows as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in rock, metal, and pop-adjacent genres. He holds a Diploma in Music Performance from MacEwan University and has furthered his training through private lessons in guitar, drums, and piano, as well as courses like Pickup Music.
Tyler tailors lessons to each student’s unique interests while building a solid foundation, and fostering growth in technique, creativity, and confidence. He values collaboration as a key tool for musical growth, incorporating playing together and improvisation into lessons. Drawing on techniques inspired by the Alexander Method and Kenny Werner’s Effortless Mastery, he emphasizes natural, efficient movement behind the instrument. His extensive background in production and composition adds depth to his teaching, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of music. His rate is $30 per half hour.