Guy Salamon

Learn Drums in Amsterdam

Drumming is a passionate world of rhythm, energy and groove. Whether you want to play in a band, jam with your friends, have fun making music or discover a new way to express yourself, learning drums is the thing for you.

Ready to take the plunge?

Whether you've never touched a drumstick before or have just taken a few lessons and are ready to really take the plunge, during our drum lessons I'll show you where to begin. You'll learn your first beats and fills on a professional drum kit, and in no time, we'll be playing some of the world's most famous grooves.

Technique

With a simple beat, you'll start by building the foundation of your drumming technique. We'll continue working on stick control, brushes, music theory, rudiments, and coordination exercises to help beginner drummers master their technique as quickly as possible.

Drum Notation

Being able to read drum notation well gives you the advantage of learning songs and exercises faster.

Want to play your favourite songs?

Together we can break down all the greatest hits, beat-by-beat, building up your level, one groove at a time.

Playing along?

Playing along to your favourite bands is fun! Whether it is Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Guns n' Roses, Michael Jackson, Bob Marly, Miles Davies Quintet, Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters or something completely different, we can explore it together.

What styles?

In our drum lessons, we learn beats and rhythms from around the world, diving into the musical universe of rock drumming, reggae, jazz, samba, afrobeat, drum n' bass, blues, funk, Latin, hip-hop and fusion, to name just a few.

Advanced Drummers

Advanced lessons are tailor made for each student depending on their own wishes and needs. I can help you prepare for an album recording or get ready for an audition.

Solos and Improvisation

Wish to work on your drum solos and improvisation skills? Want me to help you prepare for your next live tour? From strengthening your time feel and how to work with a metronome, to how to build up your technique even further. We can talk about how to start your own band or how to transcribe complicated music, and we focus on expanding your musical theory knowledge or work on your own compositions.

Band Practice?

Bring your band to the lesson and we can work on your music together. Let's explore your band's dynamic range, interplay, listening skills, song arrangements and collective improvisation.

My Studio

My drum studio is located in the centre of Amsterdam, near Leidseplein, on the Molenpad. The studio is equipped with several drum kits, an upright piano, guitar amps, bass amps, microphones and PA system. The studio accommodates both individual lessons and band practices.

About Me

Guy is an award-winning drummer, composer, arranger, recording artist and band leader. Known for his work with his own octet, the 'Guy Salamon Group', as well as an established collaborator in the international jazz scene. 

Roots

Born in April 1989 into a musical family, his mother is an orchestral conductor and former opera singer from England and his father a salsa-rock singer-songwriter from Peru. He started playing piano at age five, transitioning to drums just before his thirteenth birthday, as he began his jazz studies at the local high school for the arts. 

Jazz

Commencing his academic studies at The Center for Jazz Studies & New School collaborative program, Guy obtained his diploma in 2013. Subsequently, he moved to Amsterdam, graduating from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in 2018. 

Prominent

Since settling in the Netherlands, Guy Salamon has become a prominent figure in the international music scene, showcasing his talents as a drummer and composer in world famous stages such as the North Sea Jazz Festival and The Royal Concertgebouw.