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Always say "why"
"Hit it like this" doesn't stick. We explain why the body should move that way, every time, in language a child could understand.
DRUM SCHOOL WOODY
Express the heartbeat.
Turn the heartbeat into technique.
Book a Trial Lesson60-minute trial from ¥2,000. No enrollment fee. No pressure to join.
10,000+ YouTube subscribers 500+ students taught 50+ student reviews
500+
Students taught
3
Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto
50+
Student reviews
10,000+
YouTube subscribers
60
Minutes per trial
About.
Clarity is everything
WOODY
WOODYDrum instructor based in Kansai, Japan
WOODY is a Japanese drum instructor based in Kansai, with main studio in Kobe and additional locations in Osaka and Kyoto. He grew up with absolute pitch, trained from early childhood at Yamaha Music School, and continued through high school as a session drummer.
He graduated from Kyoto University of Education, where he wrote a research thesis on drum pedagogy and earned a teaching license. He has taught 500+ students of all ages and nationalities at leading Kansai music schools.
His teaching philosophy: clarity for beginners, depth for professionals — both in the same lesson, always.
- Graduate of Kyoto University of Education (teaching license)
- 500+ students taught, all ages, multiple nationalities
- 50+ student reviews
- 10,000+ YouTube subscribers, 4M+ total views
- Performed at FM802 MINAMI WHEEL festival
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Method.
Four teaching principles
Distilled from teaching 500+ students, grounded in motor-learning theory from a Faculty of Education.
02
Start with relaxation
Nine out of ten beginner problems are caused by tension. The first 30 minutes of every first lesson are about getting the body to release.
03
Decompose the problem
Not "you can't play 8th-note rock"; rather, "your right hand is rushing, your left foot is dragging." Specific problems have specific solutions.
04
Keep the joy
The last 10 minutes of every lesson is for playing your favorite song. Motivation only comes from joy. Lose joy, lose motivation. Always.
Curriculum.
What you'll learn
Beginner.
0 → 6 months
- Stick grip and full-body relaxation
- Throne height and kit setup
- 4 / 8 / 16th-note feel
- Right-hand / left-foot independence (hi-hat + bass)
- Reading drum notation, as needed
- One or two favorite songs, all the way through
Intermediate.
6 months → 2 years
- Shuffle, swing, bossa, samba
- 16th-note ghost-note snare fills
- Doubles, paradiddles, drag rudiments
- BPM 120–180 stable timekeeping
- Ensemble feel, session preparation
- Band & studio session preparation
Advanced.
2 years and beyond
- Polyrhythms, odd meters (5 / 7 / 9)
- Jazz, fusion, prog
- Live and studio tuning
- Session-drummer adaptability
- Ear-copying without sheet music
- Performance video production & YouTube editing support
Pricing.
Sustainable pricing
Monthly subscription, auto-debit. Studio rental and instructor travel are included. Bring nothing — we have everything ready when you arrive.
1 × /mo
¥11,000/ month
¥11,000 per lesson
- 60 min per lesson
- Drum kit included
- Studio & transit included, tax included
Trial run
2 × /mo
¥20,000/ month
¥10,000 per lesson
- 60 min per lesson
- Drum kit included
- Studio & transit included, tax included
Beginner standard
Most popular
4 × /mo
¥38,000/ month
¥9,500 per lesson
- 60 min per lesson
- Drum kit included
- Studio & transit included, tax included
- Custom curriculum
Steady growth
8 × /mo
¥72,000/ month
¥9,000 per lesson
- 60 min per lesson
- Drum kit included
- Studio & transit included, tax included
- Pro-track / audition prep
Professional
Trial Lesson
From ¥2,000 / 60 min
Online ¥2,000 / Kobe ¥3,000 / Osaka ¥4,000 / Kyoto ¥5,000.
Locations.
Three cities. Nineteen studios
Main
Kobe 神戸
- Music Studio KZ (main studio · Sannomiya)
- BASSONTOP Sannomiya
- studio BIRDLAND (Kotoen)
Osaka 大阪
Flexible lesson areas around Umeda, Esaka, Tenma, Tennoji, Shin-Osaka, Suita, Ibaraki, and Takatsuki.
Kyoto 京都
3 studios in Kawaramachi, Yamashina, and Nishi-Kyogoku.
Main studio: Music Studio KZ in Kobe. Across Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto, we cover a flexible set of partner studios.
Online lessons are available worldwide.
Formats.
In person, or online
OFFLINE
In-person lessons
A flexible set of partner studios across Kobe, Osaka, Kyoto. Studio rental and instructor travel are bundled into your tuition. Walk in, sit down, play.
ONLINE
Online lessons
Zoom or Google Meet, with a clear drum-kit view and wireless mic. Designed for international students and anyone outside Kansai. Slightly lower price.
Included with both
Video feedback
Submit a practice video, get back a "red-pen" annotated response.
Unlimited lesson Q&A
Send questions by LINE or email, with text, photos, or video. Reach the instructor any time.
Lesson video library
Form fundamentals, rudiments, genre-specific patterns. All you can practice.
FAQ.
Common questions
I'm a complete beginner. Is that OK?
Yes. Most of our students started without ever holding a stick. We start from grip, seat height, and a simple first pattern.
Is there any pressure to enroll?
No. The trial is for checking fit. You can decide later, and there is no sales pressure.
Do you teach in English?
Yes. WOODY speaks conversational English. About 5–10% of our students are international residents in Japan, and many are taught in English.
Cancellation policy?
Reschedule or cancel free of charge up to 8 days before. Within 7 days, the lesson counts as used.
Can I take lessons from outside Japan?
Yes — through online lessons. We have students in Tokyo, Hokkaido, and a few overseas locations.
Contact.
Start with a trial lesson
Trial lesson — online ¥2,000 / Kobe ¥3,000 / Osaka ¥4,000 / Kyoto ¥5,000.
We typically reply within 24 hours.
Or email us directly: sandawoodytenyu.studio@gmail.com