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Hi, I’m Meshem. I help drummers achieve confidence, coordination, and creative freedom on the drums eliminating the overwhelm and uncertainty of trying to go at it alone.

Click below to schedule a free trial lesson.

Let’s get started!

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"Once I found Meshem, I started taking lessons with him. It was night and day. He really helped me in the understanding of freedom on the drums the understanding of coordination and everything you do as far as drums go."

Lori Parsons

Who are these

lessons for?

Adults

  • You're an adult that has always wanted to learn the drums and finally are getting around to it.

  • You’ve played drums before but would like to shake off the dust and get back into it.

  • You play drums, but never learned the rudiments.

  • You want to learn to read drum notation.

  • You want to play along to songs you love.

  • You want to jam with friends!

Youth 8-17

  • You have a child in middle school, high school, or is home-schooled that needs to have weekly lessons to get them well prepared for what's ahead for high school and college levels. 

  • You have a family member with rock star dreams.

  • You have a younger child that has had prior lessons and shows aptitude and readiness to learn more. You are convinced that you have a drummer in the family! We may teach as young as 8!

Serving the communities of Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, Sunriver, Lapine, and all aspiring drummers online. Lessons and all other inquiries, please contact me and we'll discuss your needs.

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"You’re an amazing teacher, by far the best I’ve ever worked with."

Eric Carne-McPherson

Meshem Jackson and student during a drum lesson.
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Depending on the student's learning style, my method of teaching is a mixed bag of out of the book studies and rote training, along with a heuristic approach enabling the student to discover their own voice and creativity on the drums.

No matter your level and your confidence, I am very patient and only want an enjoyable, and worthwhile, experience for you.

My approach is simple. Make it a chill, no pressure, guided experience.

Topics covered are: 

  • Rhythm fundamentals

  • Drum beats from pop, rock, funk, country, hip-hop, punk, jazz, and world styles

  • Song form, transition fills, and solos

  • Hand and Foot Technique

  • Rudiments and applications on the snare and around the kit

  • Theory and ear training 

  • Metronome and other helpful training tools and apps