Teaching | Nickdekens

I have a wealth of experience as a public school music teacher and drum instructor.

My areas of expertise include:

Snare Drum Technique
Music Literacy/Reading
Drum Set Independence
Playing with Brushes
Recording Drums
Listening Skills/Aural Skills
Drum tuning and maintenance
Various styles including jazz, funk, R&B, and Afro-Cuban Music
Preparation for Region, All State, and College Auditions for young musicians

Now accepting students ages 8 and up (including adults!) All skill levels are welcome.

Lessons taught in person in Northern New Jersey at the following rates:

$40/Half Hour
$55/45 Minutes
$70/Hour

Zoom lessons also welcome at the following rates:

$30/Half Hour
$45/45 Minutes
$60/60 Minutes

"I came to Nick Dekens for drum lessons. What I've gotten out of it, is far more. Nick introduced me to an entirely new world of music, drumming and self expression. He has helped me completely expand my ideas relating to the drums and music making, so much to the point where my entire life has changed. Thanks to Nick, I can now say that I'm on the path that is meant for me. Not only was I able to seamlessly make my way through the college audition process, but I progressed exponentially throughout that short period of time. Nick provides one of the most comfortable and relaxed environments for learning, while still holding you accountable to the necessary level. He treats the material and the music with the utmost respect, and has provided me with some of the most valuable information I have ever been given."

Brian, New School Jazz Studies student