I'm Claudio Reis, the founder of Drum Lessons Sydney in the Sutherland Shire. I've been in the music scene for almost three decades performing with corporate bands and live shows in most major music styles.

Whether performing on stage or teaching, my passion for music and freedom to pursue my individuality are the driving force behind my success as a friendly, patient, passionate and professional teacher and musician.

I started giving drum lessons more than 25 years ago, haven't stopped since, and plan to continue for many more years. Teaching drums is not something I do "on the side."
I've taught students aged 3 to 70+, always balancing technical and practical work.

Active bands:
- Lifetime metal band Twilight Aura
- The 'Route 66 Show' with 5 Blues Drive
- Corporate band Partysonic
- 5-star wedding band Tentrix
- Sydney's Brazilian Latin Dance Company show

Methods I studied
- Dave Weckl full online course (2019).
- Fundamentals, stick control, rudiments, techniques, dynamics, grooves and fills from multiple private teachers.
- Carmine Appice methods.
- Joe Morello and Gary Chaffee methods.
- Duda Neves method for Brazilian rhythms.
- Attended master classes of Dave Weckl, Virgil Donati, Thomas Lang, Benny Greb, Mike Portnoy, Will Calhoun (Living Colour), Anika Niles, Gene Hoglan, Sonny Emory (EWF), Tony Royster Jnr, Marco Minnemann, Pete Drummond, Vera Figueiredo, Charles Gavin and Duda Neves.

Pegada Drum Method
My syllabus and I have become role models for other teachers in two continents.