Noel has 17+ years of teaching experience & has taught students of varied age groups.
His students come from diverse backgrounds including international students from various
embassies and elsewhere. Many of his students have passed with flying colours in
Trinity College London & Rockschool examinations, with many of them now working
with professional artists/bands and Music schools.
As a proficient drummer himself, Noel focuses on students' technique, sight-reading skills, improvisation, dynamics & genres.
Whether you are a beginner or have been playing for some time, Noel will assess your technique, prepare specific lesson plans and give you sensible practice targets to achieve your drumming goals. All styles and techniques are taught, including but not limited to, Pop, Rock, Latin, Afro-Cuban and Jazz.
Drum Lessons
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One-on-one lessons for all ages and skill levels — beginner to professional. Covers technique, sight-reading, improvisation, dynamics and a wide range of genres including Rock, Jazz, Latin, Afro-Cuban and more. Trinity College London & Rockschool exam preparation available.
Music Theory
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A strong foundation in music theory makes you a better musician. Covers notation, rhythm, harmony and ear training. Ideal for students preparing for Trinity College London or Rockschool theory examinations, or anyone wanting a deeper understanding of music.
Hand Percussion
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Explore the world of hand percussion instruments — tabla, cajon, congas, bongos and more. Learn rhythm patterns, technique and expression across Indian and global percussion traditions. Suitable for beginners and those looking to complement their existing musical skills.
All classes are one-on-one, 60 minutes each, once a week
Rio Wadhwa
"Having spoken with many of his other students, it is clear he is able to work with drummers of every skill level, assess and analyse strengths and weaknesses, and devise an appropriate well-thought-out curriculum to meet both short term and long term drumming needs."
Avi SharmaLocal Guide
"Noel is one of the finest drummers in NCR with 17+ years of experience. Very accommodating and homely feel to the whole teaching experience. Course is fine-tuned, well paced with emphasis on techniques and base level understanding. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn drumming!"
Neha Jaiswal
"Noel is not just an amazing drummer but also an amazing teacher who believes in all his students' ability to master the instrument. His passion, love, and technical knowledge of drumming is beyond excellence. If you are ready to invest time, Noel is your guy!"
Ankur Dang
"I am an opera singer with ten years of western classical music training and I can attest that Noel is a wonderful teacher for drums, music theory, and mixing. His creativity and understanding is world standard — even students from Indian classical music would benefit greatly."
Feroz Khan
"My son has completed Grade 6 from Trinity London. All this has been possible because of Noel's effort and patience. He will now be taking the Grade 7 Trinity exam. Noel is the best and his students are the best."
Aman Vaccher
"My son is learning drums from Noel and he really knows how to teach a kid. He's extremely patient and knowledgeable — not just in drums but also piano and classical music. My son is progressing quickly despite his small age."
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