Lessons & Mentorship

Trust your ears. Play what you feel.

Feel-based instruction for drummers who want
to develop their own voice behind the kit.

The philosophy

Most drum instruction teaches you to read. This teaches you to hear.

Sheet music has its place. But the drummers who move rooms — who lock into a groove, who choose the right fill, who make a song breathe — they got there by listening deeply and playing what the music asked for. That’s what we work on here.

Outcomes

What you'll leave knowing.

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Feel & groove

Locking in with the pocket. Playing on the beat and between it.

02

Playing by ear

Hand-foot control and coordination. Speed, endurance, and touch.

03

Limb independence

Hand-foot control and coordination. Speed, endurance, and touch.

04

Musicality across genres

Playing the room, not just the kit. Rock, funk, jazz, gospel, hip-hop.

Formats

Three ways to work together.

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1-on-1 sessions

Recurring or single. In-person (Orlando) or remote. 60 or 90 minutes.

From

$95/session

02 · GROUP

Workshops

Occasional half-day or full-day intensives. Small cohorts, hands-on.

Next dates

Fall 2026

A word from a former student

"Short quote from a former student — one line about what changed in their playing after working with Phil."

— Student name · Their current gig or context

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Not everyone's a fit — and that's the point.

Tell me who you are and what you’re trying to work on. If it’s a match, we’ll take it from there.

Frequently asked

The practical bits.

Both. In-person in Orlando; remote sessions via HD video anywhere.

Tell me who you are and what you’re trying to work on. If it’s a match, we’ll take it from there.

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What gear do I need?

A kit or a practice pad. Full details after your application is accepted.

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How long until I hear back?

Within 5 business days — every application gets a real reply.

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Cancellation policy?

24-hour notice for rescheduling. Details shared with confirmed students.

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