Regina - Drums Lessons

Marina Adow

Lessons Coordinator

call/text: 306.569.3914
email: [email protected]

Faith Isted

andrew kulcsar (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Andrew Kulcsar has been playing drums since the age of five and has been teaching since 2019. He took lessons with Long and McQuade and enjoyed playing in our rock band program as well. Andrew has played live with bands like Frontedtears, and Hearts and Knives. He currently plays with band Behind The Days (BTD) and artist ZAYD when they headlined at the Coors Event Centre September 2021. Andrew has studied and taught a wide variety of genres including classic rock, hard rock, blues rock, fusion, jazz, metal, and electronic drumming. His teaching methods include a focus on rudiments, note reading, how to count properly and keep a consistent rhythm, as well as ear training on how to learn and write out drum beats. Andrew teaches drums at the Regina store. His rate is $25 per half-hour.

archer schick (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Archer Schick (he/him) has shown a passion for music since a very early age. He began taking drum lessons at Long & McQuade at the age of six. After enrolling in the Rock Skool program at Long & McQuade, he developed a love for performance. Archer is currently in grade 11 where he is a part of his school’s concert and jazz bands. He is well-versed in rock, metal, funk, Latin, and many other styles. He is currently studying jazz. In 2023, he was selected for the Saskatchewan Band Association’s Honour Jazz Band. Archer’s teaching methods focus on the interests of the student while encouraging creativity, and aim to develop proper technique, a good ear, an understand of music theory, and a wide-ranging musical vocabulary. Archer teaches at the Regina store. His rate is $25 per half-hour.

brandon dickson (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Brandon Dickson is a drummer of 16 years and has played in various bands and styles of music over that time. He has traveled internationally twice with Poltava Ukrainian Orchestra and has toured over most of Canada with different bands. He is an experienced teacher of over 8 years and will provide guidance to any and all ages and styles of drum lessons. Brandon teaches drums, hand drums, and percussion at the Regina store. His rate is $26 per half-hour.

nat bowen (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Sunday

Nat Bowen has been playing and teaching drums for many years. He became obsessed with drums after his brother brought home a pair of drum sticks and after seeing Nat's excitement, his parents enrolled him in lessons at The Academy of Music (now the Long and McQuade Lesson Centre). Nat's love of drumming inspired him to continue his musical education and he had the opportunity to learn from numerous instructors. After years of study, he returned to Long & McQuade as an instructor to share his love of drumming with others. Nat has been involved in numerous musical projects and marched with the Rider Drumline from 2015 until 2020. Nat is very excited to be returning to teach with Long & McQuade and is excited to show our students how awesome it is to drum! Nat teaches a wide range of musical styles and rudimental techniques. Nat teaches drums at the Regina store. His rate is $26 per half-hour.

nathaniel schellenberg (Drums, Percussion)

Online Lessons:

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

Nathaniel Schellenberg (he/him) has been playing drums since he was four years old. He has been taking lessons for over a decade and has been taking percussion lessons at the U of R for four years. He is currently enrolled at the U of R in a Bachelor of Music Education Degree (BMUSED). Nathaniel has been playing live gigs and performances with bands and other musical groups since 2016. He has studied extensively in several genres and styles including but not limited to: rock, prog, funk, punk, fusion, jazz, hip hop, and metal. He has also studied basic and advanced rudiments and theory. Nathaniel teaches drums and percussion at the Regina store. His rate is $25 per half-hour.

ukeme enoch (Drums)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday

Ukeme Enoch has shown passion for the drums which was nurtured by gospel roots since his early age. Dedication and enthusiasm have led Ukeme to a career as a drummer that is well-versed in Gospel, Afro, Reggae, Pop, Funk and many other music styles. He has been teaching and mentoring since 2019. Ukeme was given the honor of being the first drummer to open the floor and get things started at a newly created drum festival, which was the first event of its kind in his community. Shortly after, He was endorsed with Soul-tone Cymbals and got the chance to work as a drummer with "Lyssa and The Try-tones," recording the band's debut EP "Basement City View." His band “Lyssa and The Try-tones” was nominated for best R&B Artist for the year 2023. As of now, Ukeme is working with Lyssa and TheTry-tones, ELEV8_MSC Band. Ukeme’s teaching methods will focus on the interests of the student while inspiring creativity, and aim to develop proper Rhythmic comprehension, Rudiments, Note Reading, Tracking/Recording drums on any DAW including Drum setup/Tuning. Ukeme teaches drums at the Regina Store. His rate is $25 per half hour.