My first pair of sticks
Henry and Roberto taught me my first rudiments. They also showed me how much fun you can have behind a drum kit. I've kept playing ever since.
I've taught drums in Aalsmeer since 2011. I also spent eight years touring the world as Sevdaliza's drummer. That experience comes into my lessons: listening closely, playing in time and understanding what a song needs.
One of my favourite teaching moments is much closer to home. You put on a song, we work out the groove together, and then you find yourself playing along.
Sónar Festival · BarcelonaWith Sevdaliza · Photo: Dan Medhurst
I recorded three songs for my audition at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Nova was one of them. My brother played everything except the drums; my kit was in the attic at our parents' house.
I got in. Later, the computer crashed and only this mix survived. It's now online, just as we recorded it.





I work with Pearl, Sabian, Remo, Roland and Native Instruments. In lessons, you'll play acoustic drums and explore how your playing shapes the sound.
See the drums in the studioA free trial gives you a feel for how I teach and what it's like to play here. 20 minutes to settle in and give it a go.