It all began in 1990 when the vacant site at 529-533 High Street Northcote was purchased, then two years later the complex was completed from the ground up! Since Drumtek's humble beginnings on the 20th of January 1992, Drumtek has been responsible for hundres of the worlds greatest artists and bands featured in: Clinics, Workshops and private teaching. Since 1993 staging 'Australia's Best up & Co
ming Drummer Junior,Intermediate,Open Competitions' and 'Australia's Ultimate drummers Weekend' festivals (AUDW)
Since 2002 (10th Anniversary) each year's festival are internationally released on DVD's through Hudson Music...
THIS IS HUGE FOR AUSTRALIAN DRUMMING & DRUMMERS GLOBELY! On April 20th 1995 DRUMscene 'Australia's Drum Magazine' was the new creation to come out of Drumtek. Launched at Darebin Arts and Entertaiment centre to a capacity audience featuring 'Virgil Donati', the first artist to appear on Drumscene issue 1 front cover. Drumscene is now regarded as one of the world's most renowned drum magazines. www.drumscene.com.au
This is an outstanding and enoumous contribution to the Australian drumming community done by Frank Corniola and his very dedicated and professional Drumtek staff, Ray Deegan and all the team. Along with an excellent educational philosophy Drumtek not only offers specialist events, but also has the most comprehensive music school in Australia. A team of the finest teachers makes up the Drumtek faculty. Offering Drum set and Percussion students the best education available in all styles for students of all ages, no matter what level. Ask about our:
Private half to two hour lessons
Technique classes
Brazilian percussion group classes
Studio drumming courses
Certificate courses
Masterclasses in our in house auditorium
African Percussion group classes
Drumtek Ensemble
Drumtek is best known as the drummers headquarters, as it simply is the centre for drums and percussion right around Australia. For those who haven't been to the Drumtek complex you will find a triple front double storey building including a ground level of over 100 kits - Pearl, Gretsch, Mapex, Yamaha, Tama, Sonor, DW, Dixon and Roland, plus all the latest in cymbals- Sabian, Zildjian, Bosphorus, Meinl, Paiste, Istanbul and Dream with accessories, books, DVD's, electronic gear and hardware including a huge display of percussion and Australian made drums by Sleishman and Moody. We hire drums and percussion, we can customize or repair your drums and hardware, we pay cash for second hand gear, we deliver anywhere in Australia and we offer a guarantee on all our products. Upstairs includes a corridor of teaching studios and a busy music school atmosphere, plus a comprehensive auditorium. It's easy to see why Drumtek is internationally renowned and referred to as: 'The Drummers Headquarters'
Drumtek's Australian drumming journey continues! Be a part of it! We welcome your input: [email protected]
For further information on any of our events, gear, school or competitions check out the rest of the website or call us on (03) 9482 5550.
