Berklee College of Music Graduate providing drum lessons to all ages, ability levels, and genres, in the Metrowest Area. Justin has taught all levels from beginner to advanced, and all age groups from 5 to adult with a patient easy going demeanor that makes learning the drums fun and rewarding. 

Justin emphasizes the student's own goals and aspirations on the instrument to create a meaningful connection with the music. Whether its to play along with their favorite recordings, prepare for performances with their school bands, or work on music for their own bands, Justin guides the lessons in the direction of the students choosing. 

Places Justin has taught include Jack's Drum Shop, Robinson Music, and Centre Music House. 

Areas of expertise in the following Drum Set styles: Rock, Jazz, Latin, R&B,Funk, Reggae, Classical Percussion (Snare Drumming, Timpani, Vibes, Marimba, Orchestra Bells), marching percussion. 

My teaching methods include sight reading, solo construction, speed development, coordination development, stylistic musicality, groove development, and time keeping skills. 

Please visit my website for clips of my playing or other info at: 

www.justinoliver.com

Thank you for your time. I offer half hour and full hour lessons. I hope to hear from you soon. 



Student testimonials: 

"Hey Justin, hope things are going well up in mass. I just had auditions today for various ensembles, and the percussion instructor i will be studying with watched me warm up and sat in on the audition. He said he was extremely impressed by my level on the snare drum, and I quote "you must have had a very talented instructor, you really know how to use the whole drum and your technique is very good". He commented that you must be very smart / diversified to have such classical knowledge coming out of berklee, and was very excited for me to study with him. I figured you would enjoy the compliment, and thank you again."

-John (former student, currently studying in college)

"These past seven years taking lessons from you have been great. I've learned so much from you. I want to thank you for everything. Thank you for helping me prepare for my auditions and getting into Districts four times. Stay in touch and good luck in the future!!!
- Kathlyn (student)

"Many thanks for being a kind and patient instructor. He enjoys his lessons and wants to continue. when he practices and gets it he is so happy. I can tell his coordination is improved and he has a keener appreciation for music. Thank you for making his first experience with an instrument a positive one." 

-Joan and Ken (Parents)