Student Testimonials
I’m proud to share these testimonials from a variety of students I’ve had over many years:
Alan is wonderful drum teacher--patient, skilled, and willing to challenge me in a positive and fun way. He also found other musicians for me to practice with until we all could play as a band together in public. Lots of long-time drummers would ask me who I was taking lessons with and when I said "Alan Hall" they would always respond that "he's the best."-Jan N.
Alan Hall is amazing. A true artist, a fantastic drummer, and an amazing educator. No matter what your skill level, preferred musical style, or aspirations are, Alan will have a wealth of knowledge for you. I wish I had more than one lifetime to work on all of the things that Alan showed me! - Marshall W.
I took lessons from Alan in Berkeley. He is down to earth and professional. If there’s anything your struggling with he has a method to help you work through it. Highly recommend! - Brett S.
Alan Hall is the best drum teacher I ever had, and I've had many. He is an amazing drummer, but also a disciplined and intuitive teacher. His methods are scrupulously thought out and lead you from wherever you are to where you want to go in the fastest and most effective way. He's also a wonderful person! Do yourself a favor and schedule a lesson!- Jean F.
Alan Hall taught me as a novice and helped me become the drummer I am today. He is a thoughtful, patient instructor who passed along his love of jazz drumming, which is now such an important part of my life.
-Susan S.
Alan is the whole package--a very talented drummer and an extremely patient and gifted teacher. He knows how to work with any level of student (I am a mature adult and a beginning drummer when I started with Alan) and brings students along at the right pace. He personalizes all of his lessons to your particular needs. He also has a great sense of humor, which makes learning fun as well. I feel so fortunate to have had Alan as my first drum teacher. He has set a high bar for any other instructors that I may have .- Sandra S.
Alan begins from the ground up, literally analyzing drum set ergonomics. His teaching is insightful, and he is adept at recognizing issues and suggesting solutions which shave years off the learning curve.- Steve H.