Edmonton Mayfield - Drums Lessons

Gina St. Onge

Craig Doll (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Craig is a professional freelance drummer and educator hailing from Edmonton, Alberta. From about the age of 8, Craig has been completely in love with playing the drums and that love has only deepened with time. With over 20 years of experience playing the drums; Craig has played many live shows from jazz, pop, rock, country, punk, folk, alternative, funk, and metal. Craig prides himself on always being a student of the drums and never stops learning or improving. This philosophy has led him to study with the greats like L.A. based drummer, Dave Elitch and New York-based drummer, Carter McLean.
Craig teaches at our Edmonton Mayfield, North & Highland locations. His rate is $30 per half hour.
Accepting only weekly students.

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, Saturday

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.