Recently, one of Norman’s students told him that through their lessons, he’d rediscovered his passion for metal and was even considering studying music at university. For Norman, this isn’t just a nice compliment — it’s the result of sharing not just technique, but genuine love for music. After 18 years of teaching (professionally since 2016), he’s figured out: the best students come when you treat the instrument not as work, but as spiritual practice.
Norman isn’t your typical drum teacher. He’s got a Bachelor of Arts in sociological and psychological research of the black metal scene, and he plays in the death metal band Grand Devourer. Sounds brutal? Actually, his approach is pretty philosophical: “Playing drums well is basically just a combination of patience, persistence, and habit.”
The most common student problem? Impatience. Everyone wants to play fast and complicated right away. Norman explains it simply: you can’t run before you learn to walk, or you’ll fall flat on your face. The more time you spend playing slow and correctly at the start, the sooner you’ll be able to play at speed later on.
After just a few lessons, students master simple beats and fills, understand note values and song structures. After a month, they can play along to simple songs. And after six months? They’re ready to join a hobby band.
“As much practice as possible. As much theory as necessary. Music needs to be heard, played, and felt.”
Norman works with kids and adults, beginners and advanced players — anyone who’s interested. Perfect fit for those into rock and metal music. His approach is pragmatic: no fluff, just what you actually need to play. Works with both acoustic and electronic kits, teaches note reading, and preps students for gigs and studio work.
For Norman, drums aren’t just an instrument — they’re a way to become part of the music, to feel its pulse. And he passes on this passion to students not because he has to, but because he can’t help himself.