Hello. I’m Stan Fornaszewski (for-na-shev-skee) - professional musician & drum teacher. I help drummers around the world, just like you, learn to play, practice & perform, to become even better drummers. If you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, or just thinking about playing drums, you are in the right place. Grab your drumsticks, click on a video lesson, a practice session, or book a live 1:1 session.

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TO ALL DRUMMERS, MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS:

“Thank you very much for watching my videos, and for your kind support. It is your support that makes it possible for me to create videos to share my knowledge, skills & experience of drumming with you and other drummers around the world. To all of my brothers & sisters who love to play drums, it is truly my honor to help so many nice people. Let’s play our drums!"

Stan Fornaszewski

ABOUT ME

I play/teach drum set, snare drum, vibraphone, marimba, xylophone, glockenspiel (bells), violin and piano. I started music lessons at age 3, began performing professionally on drummer at age 10, started my own big band at 15, and for the next 45 years, I have performed with some of the most famous bands, orchestras, & entertainers in the world, including: Rich Little, Danny Thomas, Frankie Laine, Jerry Van Dyke, The Platters, The Four Aces, The Fabulous Ink Spots, Louie Bellson, Sonny Payne, Johnny Ray, Kay Starr, Chuck Berry, The "Amazing" Kreskin, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, The World Famous Count Basie Orchestra, Helen Reddy, and more. I retired from performing during Covid. I now focus on sharing my knowledge & experience of performing/playing drums, with drummers around the world.