In-Home Drum Lessons in West Auckland
Grounded Music Education. Real Progress
Private drum lessons on your own kit, in the comfort of your home.
Available Mondays & Tuesdays only.
Lowlands Music offers grounded, thoughtful music education with a focus on real musicianship, not shortcuts.
Founded by Olivier Abeln, Lowlands Music specialises in in-home drum lessons, allowing students to learn in a familiar environment on their own instrument. Lessons are calm, structured, and tailored to each student’s goals — whether that’s building solid foundations, improving technique, or simply enjoying making music.
Olivier is a professional working drummer and educator with experience across modern styles, from rock and pop to more advanced musical concepts. His teaching style is clear, patient, and practical, with an emphasis on consistency and long-term progress.
Lowlands Music currently offers private in-home drum tuition, alongside teaching commitments with an established music school. Availability for private students is limited to ensure quality and balance.
Teaching days for private students:
🗓 Monday & Tuesday only
Olivier Abeln
Founder, Lowlands Music
Professional drummer and educator offering in-home drum lessons across West, Central and North Auckland.
Who Lowlands Music Is For:
Lowlands Music is ideal for:
• Beginners wanting strong foundations
• Teenagers building confidence and skill
• Adults returning to drums
• Students who value steady, structured progress
Lessons are calm, focused, and designed for long-term development — not shortcuts.
The Lowlands Approach
At Lowlands Music, lessons focus on:
• Strong foundations in time and coordination
• Playing real music from the beginning
• Clear structure without unnecessary pressure
• Steady, measurable progress
I believe consistency builds confidence. Good technique, good timing, and good habits lead to long-term musical freedom.
Service Area
Lowlands Music provides in-home drum lessons across West Auckland, within approximately 30–40 minutes of Henderson.
This includes areas such as Henderson, Te Atatū, Glen Eden, New Lynn, Massey, Westgate, and surrounding suburbs.
If you’re unsure whether your location is covered, feel free to enquire.
*A small travel fee may apply depending on distance.
Lessons
I travel to students’ homes so they can learn on their own drum kit, in a familiar space.
Suitable for:
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Beginners
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Intermediate students
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Teenagers and adults
What lessons focus on:
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Time, feel, and coordination
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Technique and control
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Playing real music
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Building confidence and consistency
Availability:
🗓 Monday & Tuesday only
(Friday evenings and Saturdays are reserved for music school teaching.)
In-Home Drum Lessons
Experience and Background
• Professional working drummer
• Contract drum teacher with an established music school
• Experience performing across multiple styles
• Experienced teaching beginners through intermediate students
Investment
Private In-Home Drum Lessons
• $70 per 60-minute lesson
• 30-minute introductory lesson – free
• Travel fee may apply depending on location
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Lessons are structured, personalised, and focused on steady progress.
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Limited availability — Mondays & Tuesdays only.
Contact
If you’re interested in private drum lessons, please get in touch with a short message about:
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Student age
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Experience level
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Location
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Preferred day (Monday or Tuesday)
📩 [email]
📱 [phone]
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need a drum kit at home?
Ideally, students should have access to a drum kit to get the most out of lessons. However, beginners can absolutely start with just a pair of sticks and a practice pad. Many foundational skills — including technique, timing, and control — are developed this way. In fact, this is how I began my own first year of drumming.
What ages do you teach?
Typically from around 8 years old through to adults.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Beginners are very welcome.
How are lessons paid?
Payment details are provided upon booking. Lessons are paid in advance.
What if we need to cancel?
Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule.