Now accepting new students !

Find an overview of what you can expect studying with me below, and a detailed description of the lessons I offer.

Do you have a question ? Please reach out to sebastien.delacombaz.music@gmail.com

Choose your lesson :

  • 1 on 1 drum lesson in person (in Amsterdam), or online.

    30 minutes to 1 h - all levels :

    We will focus on your musical interests and get you the tools that you need to be proficient on the instrument. You will get a clear idea of what you can do to build a strong foundation on the drums, and further your knowledge as a musician.

  • Band coaching lesson, for all instrumentalists, in person (in Amsterdam).

    1h30 - all musical styles, intermediate level (1 to 2 years of experience on your respective instrument minimum) :

    Sign up for a band coaching lesson as an individual instrumentalist, and you will be paired with other like-minded musicians to form a band. This band will meet weekly and rehearse a repertoire of your choice. I will coach the rehearsals and get your band playing to the next level.

  • 1 on 1 Conservatory audition preparation, in person (in Amsterdam) or online.

    1h - advanced :

    This is for all drummers aspiring to study at a professional Conservatory, such as a pre-college program, or a Bachelor and Masters degree. We will go through preparation for the audition process, and make sure you have all the right tools to maximise your chances of admission in the institution of your choice. We will go over your knowledge of the music you wish to pursue as a degree (e.g. Jazz, Modern music, Pop), and work on the important aspects of what a strong foundation on the drums at a professional level consists of. Additionally, we will go over the theoretical part of the entrance exams, such as reading drum scores and music theory.

About me :

I am a drummer and composer originally from Geneva, Switzerland, currently active on the musical scene of Amsterdam. I am passionate about music regardless of style, and I enjoy not only creating it, but also sharing my knowledge and passion with others.

I started playing drums at nine years old in my home country of Switzerland. I then started my professional studies at the JazzCampus, Basel, as a Bachelor student, before transferring to the Conservatory of Amsterdam, where I completed a Bachelor and Masters degree in Jazz performance alongside coaching in contemporary composition.

I have had the opportunity to study with some of the best jazz musicians of today, including Mark Turner, Jeff Ballard, Jorge Rossy, Bill McHenry, Julio Barreto and composer Guillermo Klein. I have also studied with renowned Dutch drummers Martijn Vink, Lucas Van Merwijk, Marcel Serierse and Yoran Vroom during my time at the Conservatory of Amsterdam.

For the past few years, I have been teaching in Amsterdam as well as Geneva, and performing consistently around Europe. I have also recently started leading my own band, a quintet called “FI:LDS”, which performed its debut concert on the stage of the BIMHUIS, in Amsterdam.

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