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if Drums is the question,
he's the answer!
Devon van Rooyen
Like a lot of kids, Devon started his musical journey playing the recorder at the age of 9 but, unlike a lot of kids, he didn't stop there! Pretty soon he was playing Flute, Piano and the Steel Pans well enough to be included in both his school's ensemble and steel band. It was with the steel band that he got his first International performance opportunity when they were invited to play at the 2002 Notting Hill Carnival in London, UK.
Devon started playing the drums at the age of 14, shortly after entering high school, and quickly fell in love with the instrument. One of the highlights of his school years was playing in the school big band and, towards the end of high school, he also started playing drums/percussion for Theatre productions like Guys and Dolls, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Copacabana, as well as Orchestral concerts with the Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Devon obtained his Trinity LTCL (Licentiate of Trinity College London) on Drum Kit in 2010.
In his hometown of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Devon was always a regular performer. Whether it was a jazz gig with The J-Walkers Jazz Band or The John Edwards Trio or a tribute show for the entertainment Company, 'Centrestage', he was always an in-demand player.
Devon taught music lessons for kids (specifically Drums/Percussion, Marimba, Steel Pans and Flute) at Greenwood Primary School in Port Elizabeth for 12 years before moving to Hong Kong in early 2018. He also taught drums on a part-time basis at Grey High School, assisted several drum students at Nelson Mandela University and has had numerous private students over the past few years.
In his teaching, Devon caters to the individual needs of the student. If your goal is Trinity or ABRSM grade exams then he will focus on reading and understanding drum music, various theory aspects as well as technique. Devon has a lot of experience in preparing and entering students for exams. If, however, you prefer to play drums more as an enjoyable hobby then his lessons will be designed in that way. Above all, he wants you to have fun as you learn & play and to help you appreciate the music and musicians in the world around you.
As well as teaching drums, Devon also offers piano to new learners. If you're interested in starting lessons with Devon you can contact us here to make a booking, or use the button below to book online.
LESSON PAYMENT & REFUNDS
Fees must be paid by cash, cheque or transfer on or before the first class of each month/lesson package. Please provide a receipt for any transfers made to us.
Any and all bank charges must be paid by the student.
When a requested class is not available, students will be placed on a waitlist which will be based on first come first served.
Classes can be made up or rescheduled but no refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
LESSON CANCELLATIONS & MAKE UP CLASSES
All lesson cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before a scheduled lesson. We will reschedule lessons in these cases.
All cancellations received within 48 hours of a lesson will be forfeited unless there is a sudden case of illness or an accident. We will allow 1 absence in a year for any late cancellations made due to unforeseen circumstances.
Any classes cancelled by Aspire Music will be rescheduled.
Make sure you arrive on time as teachers won't be able to go over time to make up for your lesson. Although, if the teacher is late, they will go over time to make up.
PACKAGE AND GROUP LESSONS
All package deals must be used within 6 calendar months.
Package/Group lessons must be paid for in advance.
Package/Group lessons are non-refundable or transferable.
There will be no admittance to students arriving 10 or more minutes late for the scheduled class start time.
Any classes cancelled by Aspire Music will be rescheduled but any classes cancelled or missed by the student will not be made up.
BAD WEATHER ARRANGEMENTS
Lessons will be rescheduled when authorities have issued warnings for typhoon 8 and black rain.
Lessons will return to normal schedule 2 hours after any warnings have been taken down.
PHOTOS, MEDIA AND STUDENT WORK
We reserve the right to use photos, videos and/or sound recordings of students and their work for teacher training, curriculum and/or promotional purposes, unless otherwise informed by you in writing.
We will always be closed on Public Holidays unless we specifically inform students otherwise.
The parent/guardian acknowledges and agrees that student participation in activities provided by Aspire Music is at their own risk and Aspire Music is not responsible for any loss, damage or injury to students or their guests as a result of participating in these activities.