Helping People Become Drummers
& Drummers Become Better Musicians
As a lifelong drummer and independent artist,
I love helping everyone to play – and love – the drums!
Teaching
If you want to become a better drummer – whether you’re a beginner who’s excited to get started and learn the best techniques to improve quickly or a more experienced drummer looking to advance – you can get access to all of my weekly drumming lessons when you join my drumming community on Patreon.
I release new play-alongs and video lessons every week on areas including fundamental techniques, learning Stick Control together, and advice for playing creatively, more relaxed, and deeper in the pocket.
I also offer limited 1-on-1 drum lesson packages which you can also access through my drumming community with a Private Lessons package.
Weekly Videos and One-on-one Drum Lessons
1-on-1 Lessons
(Strictly Limited!) $100/month
Immediate access to all weekly lesson videos and regular live Q&As
PLUS one-on-one private monthly drum lessons with Heather!
Lifetime Learner
$11.67/month
Get immediate access to a large and growing library of weekly drumming video lessons, plus regular Q&A livestreams with Heather Thomas
“Heather was my first drum instructor and was SO patient and supportive as I navigated my fears of messing up and my elation over learning to play. She explained the what’s, why’s and wherefores of drumming which helped me understand the craft and motivated me to follow her directions.
She was quick to identify my strengths and weaknesses which made each lesson a glorious challenge and satisfying for me.
She’s a great instructor.”
“Heather’s lessons are both challenging and fun. She has also been so helpful in working with me to develop short- and long-term goals and teaching me the basic tools to move towards attaining those goals. Thank you Heather!”
“In my first lesson, Heather taught me a bass pedal technique that I’d never seen in hundreds of hours of drumming videos on YouTube, allowing me to play quicker double bass with a single pedal and WAY less effort. It was eye-opening!”
Music
Dig On Down
Heather’s latest album Dig On Down is available now on vinyl, CD and digital download.
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Open Up
Three original songs by the Heather Thomas Band with Heather on drums, Dune Butler on bass, and Oliver Franklin on guitar, recorded at three different studios with three different engineers.
Open Up
I Am the Desert
When I Was Young
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About Heather
Heather Thomas is an independent artist whose passion for music and dedication to her craft drive everything she does.
Originally from Seattle, Heather built a name for herself as a drummer and songwriter before embarking on a solo career that led her to Nashville. Along the way, she’s toured with Grammy-nominated artists like Mary Lambert and opened for top acts such as Pharrell and Ariana Grande.
But it’s her deep commitment to authenticity and creative independence that truly sets her apart. Her latest album, Dig On Down, is a roots heavy sonic masterpiece with Thomas stepping out from behind the drumkit to belt ballads and driving tracks alike. Each song captures a piece of her journey, both personal and musical, reflecting her evolution since moving to Nashville.
Heather continues to forge her own path, staying true to the music she feels compelled to create.