Max Goldman Drum Lessons

Specialties

I am a professional drummer with extensive touring, recording and teaching experience currently accepting committed students of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or a musician already out gigging I can help you become a better drummer and musician. I teach with the student’s goals always in mind while focusing on the fundamentals that all students need to make good music. As a performer I have toured the US and Europe numerous times and play regularly in some of New York’s premier clubs. Lessons are taught in my studio located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard or I would be happy to travel to you. I can bring a drum set for new students should they not yet own a set of drums.

I look forward to working with you!

History

Established in 2001.

For the past 14 years Max has studied, toured and taught lessons in the nyc area. In addition to many private students he is a teacher at the Long Island Drum Center, Big Wrench Music, and for CUNY’s Harmony Program. In the past Max has taught at Montclair State College’s Stokes Summer Camp, for the YMHA and has performed many clinics for high schools and colleges around the country. Max has toured around the US and Europe with many critically acclaimed artists. Below are some press quotes.

«Goldman…is a seriously propulsive force»

–Peter Margasak, The Chicago Reader

«Goldman’s…snare and cymbal work is beautifully melodic, even pianistic.»

–New York Jazz Review

«**** Recommended… Max Goldman is a worthy successor to the late Paul Motian.»

–Stephen Graham, Editor of Jazzwise Magazine

«4 stars»…“Old Time Musketry weaves through a variety of musical styles, never binding themselves to a single idea while asserting their own identity.”

–Jon Ross, Down Beat Magazine

Meet the Business Owner

Max G.

Business Owner

Max Goldman was born in Rochester, New York. He quickly found his love for music and the drums in particular. Through his teen years Max was awarded the top All County Drum Chair as well as his high school’s Louis Armstrong Award for Jazz Performance.

In 2001 Max moved to New York where he attended The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and earned his BFA. Max has since made a living as a freelance musician, touring regularly around Europe, Russia and the United States in addition to appearing regularly in some of New York City’s top venues.

Teaching is a big part of Max’s life in the city, in addition to many private students he is a teacher at the Long Island Drum Center and for CUNY’s Harmony Program. In the past Max has taught at Montclair State College’s Stokes Summer Camp, for the YMHA and has performed many clinics for high schools and colleges around the country.