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Touring, teaching and session
Drummer
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Steve Pope
Melbourne Drummer
Touring, teaching and session drummer.
25 years of professional experience.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne
Drummer
Steve Pope is one of Australia's most in-demand drummers, with a career spanning over 25 years of touring, recording and teaching. He holds a Bachelor of Music (Jazz Drums) from the Queensland Conservatorium and has performed with some of the country's most recognised artists.
A consummate professional on both stage and in the studio, Steve brings versatility, reliability and a deep musicality to every project.
Kate Miller-HeidkeAngus & Julia StoneDarren HayesMuriel's Wedding — The MusicalEvita the MusicalEvan KlarThe Given ThingsTransportMedollic
More About SteveWhat people say
Testimonials
“Great teacher, great drummer and really nice bloke.”
Patrick Maher
Drum Student
“Steve is our man! One of the hardest working teachers and session players around.”
Greg Chrzanowski
The Drum Cartel
“Steve's great playing and ideas in the studio make getting a high-end result possible every time.”
James North
Producer
“Steve Pope is a complete drum educator. His experience and knowledge of styles, technique and groove is extensive... he works to the needs of each student, helping them develop their sound.”
Sean Foran
Head of Music, JMC Academy Brisbane
“I'm never more comfortable on stage or in the studio than when Steve's behind the kit. Also, he's always on time and his t-shirts are nicely pressed.”
Glenn Esmond
The Butterfly Effect, A Family of Strangers
“Great teacher, great drummer and really nice bloke.”
Patrick Maher
Drum Student
“Steve is our man! One of the hardest working teachers and session players around.”
Greg Chrzanowski
The Drum Cartel
“Steve's great playing and ideas in the studio make getting a high-end result possible every time.”
James North
Producer
“Steve Pope is a complete drum educator. His experience and knowledge of styles, technique and groove is extensive... he works to the needs of each student, helping them develop their sound.”
Sean Foran
Head of Music, JMC Academy Brisbane
“I'm never more comfortable on stage or in the studio than when Steve's behind the kit. Also, he's always on time and his t-shirts are nicely pressed.”
Glenn Esmond
The Butterfly Effect, A Family of Strangers
Selected work
Artists & Credits
Live Performance
- Kate Miller-Heidke
- Angus & Julia Stone
- Darren Hayes
- Muriel's Wedding — The Musical
- Evita the Musical
- Evan Klar
- The Given Things
- Transport
- Daisie May
- A Family of Strangers
- Neighbourhood Groove Collective
- Medollic
- Jackseven
- Brad Butcher
Studio Recording
- Kate Miller-Heidke
- Sheppard
- Muriel's Wedding — The Musical
- Francesca de Valence
- Daisie May
- Transport
- Ana Marina
- A Family of Strangers
- The Given Things
- Medollic
- Andrew Redford
- Kate Heart
- Mitch Barrington
On record
Listen
Session Work
Original Projects
Drum Lessons
in Melbourne
All styles, all age groups, from complete beginner to advanced. Private studio at Fall Back Studios, Flemington. Online lessons available worldwide.
Drum tuition
Why Learn With Steve?
25+ years
Teaching experience across private lessons, masterclasses and group workshops
B. Music
Bachelor of Music (Jazz Drums) — Queensland Conservatorium, 2001
Vic Firth PDT
Member of the Vic Firth Private Drum Teachers program
WWC
Current Working With Children Check
Teaching Philosophy
- Students are encouraged to guide the direction of their lessons
- Modern approach with an important grounding in traditional fundamentals
- Practical application of technique and rudiments in a musical context
- Relaxed, positive and enjoyable teaching environment
Latest updates
News
Back in Melbourne for lessons
The Muriel's Wedding the Musical tour has finished and I'm back in Melbourne teaching.
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Muriel's Wedding the Musical opens in Brisbane
We're open Brisbane! Great to be back in my old home town to play drums for Muriel's Wedding the Musical.
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