

Student Testimonials
I was a student of Agelis for two years. It was a great experience. He transfers to me his musical knowledge and passion for tambourine, bendir and dayereh. His teaching is joyful, good spirited, influential and prosperous for an amateur like me. Constantina

“I have known Mr. AD for the past seven years and have been delighted to have employed him at my modern music concervatory.During all this time he has demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing his reasearch and teaching skills and has grown into a very productive member of our teaching team. Mr. Agelis is a very dedicated voluteer.Countless times I have witnessed him going way out of his way on the attempt to assist his students.For example before the major annual music schools performance where all our students perform in groups and bands Mr Agelis on noumerous occasions would remain with his students at the school and assure that their performances were the best possible.He has been for seven consecutive years the leader of the student ensebles and the output has been phenomenal. Mr. AD is a very hard worker with a good attitude and a gentle ,arnest spirit.He is always eager to learn and teach.I recomend him highly.
Sophia Skoulidi , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki

“I have been a student of Agelis for several years now. During that time I have advanced my playing and musical skills to a level I could never have imagined when I first began playing. I am also well on my way to developing the career I always dreamed about. Finally I am happy to say that I found a very good friend and mentor who is a never ending source of inspiration, motivation and wisdom for me. I am honored to know Agelis and to study with him!”
Nadia Nasro , Londonetrou,Thessaloniki

“Agelis, you are the reason that I am the musician that I am today. My lessons with you throughout the years were such a huge part of my life and no other teacher could ever have come close to your expertise. My career as a musician is due to all of your help and guidance from the years that I have known you. I appreciate all of the time you have spent with me in our private lessons . I cannot thank you enough."
Konstantina Nantia Koutziampasi , Thessalonikitrou,Thessaloniki

“Without the enormous amounts of inspiration, knowledge, and motivation he has passed along, I would probably not be pursuing a career in music today. In fact, his teaching has been so effective that my love for the drums has re-kindled, and in a short amount of time, I’ve already regained those abilities I previously thought would take many years to return."
Nikos Hatzopoulos , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki

“After 3 months I feel that I have improved more than in the previous 18 months with another teacher.I had taken drum lessons before, and given up, but then I decided to give it another go with another teacher, so I got in touch with AD. I really appreciate the fact that the lessons are made to help us learn how to play the style of music that we like. The lessons are good fun, everything is well explained with patience and lots of detail, and we leave with plenty of things to practise at home."
Kassandra Petersen,Thessaloniki

“I never believed after only 3 months of lessons I would be playing like I am now.Since I was younger I wanted to learn the drums, but since left handed I didn't think it be so easy to find someone to teach me. I finally got up the nerve to try it at 26 some call it midlife crisis, lol, and found Agelis. I had never played or sit at the drum kit the past so went to him as a total noob. I never believed after only 3 months of lessons I would be playing like I am now, granted I need more work on polishing up what I have learnt but I can actually play a few tunes ! His teaching techniques are very easy to understand, fun to learn and get the addiction of wanting to learn more and more. Jon is very patient and easy going but also at same time he dont let you get lazy or sloppy with your playing and makes sure the basic structure of drumming is perfect. I would reccomend him to anyone.
Maria Vakfari , Thessalonikitrou,Thessaloniki

“AD is my beloved drum and percussion teacher since 2008. AD has a really good knowledge of music and percussion instruments as well as excellent communication skills. He is conscientious, organized, honest, polite, and has a constant interest in improving the level of his students. In addition, he has an excellent rapport with people of all ages."
Olga Hatzidimou , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki

“I feel very lucky to have found AD as my drum teacher. I have a musical background and he quickly found my level and uses the knowledge that I have to help teach me the relevant info that I am missing. He has started me on a clear learning and practicing programme that is easy to follow. It's just as easy to break away from and do my own thing as everything that he teaches me can be applied and modified in so many ways.
In between my lessons AD sends me sheet music, youtube links and useful tips and information by email, which is very thoughtful and helpful. Combining this with his enthusiasm and friendly manner means that it is a pleasure to be taught by him and I would happily recommend him as a teacher."
Alexandra Wynn , London
Alexandra Wynnetrou,Thessaloniki

“I have been extremely pleased with the lessons as I feel they have improved my understanding of playing the drums on a practical and theoretical level.Furthermore the lessons have been enjoyable and through AD's patient and knowledgeable teaching style I feel that my drumming has greatly improved.
Dora Arabatzi,Thessaloniki

“ The lessons are relaxed, informative and tailored to suit individual requirements.Have been playing on and off for a while with no real direction or understanding of drum method and styles, However since taking lessons with Agelis after only a couple of months this has all changed. The lessons are relaxed, informative and tailored to suit individual requirements. Agelis is also a great player of all styles which obviously is a great help. ."
Theano Talkiriadi , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki





“ With AD I have learnt and achevied so much more than I ever could of on my own in only four months.I had a few months without a teacher when I first got my drum kit and I thought if I couldnt get a teacher I could teach my self, but with AD I have learnt and achevied so much more than I ever could of on my own in only four months. I think AD is a great teacher because he makes the lessons interesting and fun. He takes an interest in the style of music I like and he creates lessons around that. ."
Toula Psilouri , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki
“I'm learning to play the Darbuka with AD and he's a fantastic teacher. His lessons are efficient, informative and a lot of fun. I'm surprised after each lesson how much I've just learned and improved. AD's teaching style is also wonderfully straight forward and effective.
He's a true expert in his field and a kind and patient teacher. I thoroughly recommend him to anybody who wants to learn to play the drums!"
Stephanie Von meiss , Londontrou,Thessaloniki
“ Looking back I can see how I have progressed so much in my drum ability in several areas in a small space of time making me a far more well rounded and confident drummer.First of all AD is a great teacher and a great guy. I feel it is important to have a teacher that you get along with if you are having lessons every week. AD is one of those people I have enjoyed all my lessons and feel my money is well spent. He is an extremely skilled player, very knowledgable and devoted to his students. I came to AD having hit a wall in my drums playing after 3 years of playing, my improvisation and knowledge of the fret board was terrible (amongst other things). He did well to tailor the lessons to my specific needs and style for example he noticed I struggled to use the material I had learned in my own playing and so reorganised the lessons so I could improvise and play with him and the backing tracks he had created instead of taking the material home and struggling. He is constantly looking for ways like this to go the extra mile-helping you in and outside the class to ensure you progress well such as the masterclasses he frequently arranges and extra resources he often lends you. For anyone who wants to be a great drummer, I would recommend AD who will put you in the right direction and ensure you progress.
Alex Nikolopoulos,Thessaloniki
“I have known Agelis for five years. Until just recently he has been my music teacher. He has taught me traditional percussion instruments ( toumbelek , bendir , req ). I can assure you that he is a remarkably conscientions, methodical and experienced teacher, thing that makes him precious and rare as far as the teaching of music is concerned. He is exceptionally talented and organized, with amazing knowledge both on contemporary , modern and traditional music. I must make note of Agelis' outstanding sense of rhythm and music performance.AD ia a very modest musician ( sometimes more than necessary ), who does not at all like to show off. He is a musician of unique authenticity.
Marianna Hatzimanoli , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki
“ Taking drum lessons with Agelis is an awesome experience. I was always looking forward for the next lesson with him. An excellent teacher, musician and a person with fantastic communication skills. I learnt the basics beside him and then he helped me focus gradually to more detailed and challenging stuff. "
Euaggelos Demiropoulos , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki

“ He teaches at my pace and is interested in my views.I have played the drums on and off for years, but never had a single lesson. It was a big decision opting to go for lessons, but I have really had my eyes opened to a whole new way of playing. AD has helped me understand and apply some theory, which I badly needed. I have been impressed enough to take my Son for lessons too! ."
Tolis & Nikolas Asamanopoulos , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki

“I am able to work through the barriers that before seemed impossible.I have been playing for the best part of 8 years with slow and limited progress. I owned a library of drum technique books but still was not getting where I wanted to be with my drumming. My aspirations now seem much more realistic having AD helping me to get where I want. "
Konstantina Petrou , Thessaloniki

“ My son is really enjoying his lessons! AD,Thanks for the lesson today. Harry is VERY shy and I had to bribe him to come to the lesson! He really loved it and is looking forward to the next session in 2 weeks. He's also a perfectionist and needs lots of encouragement, so I was really pleased when you praised him. He was very keen for me to explain what you meant about him being a 'natural !"
Dimitris Gianoukos , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki

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Filipe Vasconcelos , Londonetrou,Thessaloniki

“ AD is very reliable, polite, friendly and professional in his approach to teaching. AD has been teaching my son the drums for the last 2 years. During that time I have found him to be very reliable, polite, friendly and professional in his approach to teaching. AD has a very good rapport with my son and with another child who has recently taken up the djembe. He communicates to them at their level sends them practise sessions via e-mail and shows a real interest in them as individuals. He is very aware of my son's capabilities and tailors his lessons accordingly ."
Thanasis Madelas , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki

"AD has an enthusiastic and infectious approach to his teaching which soon draws you in, he puts a lot into your lessons and you feel an obligation to respond in kind.Why did I choose AD as my drum teacher? When I typed "drum lessons in Haggerston" into Google his was not the first name that came up, but it was the last one of my list when I had spoken to several others. When I started playing 11 weeks ago I had never touched a drum kit or even a drum stick , but had wanted to play for years. I am now an intermediate player who has mastered all the paradiddles and some double paradiddles , can play a decent range of songs and have moved onto soloing in group lessons. If you had asked me in late September if I would be playing Muse numbers to my friends , I would have though you were mad. I put this down to a combination of AD's teaching methods and many hours of practice under his guidance. But the best thing about AD's teaching method is that he does not belong to the "those who can't, teach" group of coaches, he is a practitioner, played live, been in bands and has been there and done that. That it what I want from a teacher."
James Williamson , London

“ Since having lessons with Agelis I feel much more confident playing the drums as I'm learning the right skills and techniques.His mix of music theory and practical application makes it easy to understand music... even if you have never had experience of playing the drums before "
Kostas Stakafarian , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki

“Lessons with Agelis have helped my understanding of how things work in respect of putting things together on the drums have improved 100% since beginning my lesson's with him.I can now improvise over most songs with the drums, over all my technique has improved.."
Kiriaki Theoharaki , Thessalonikietrou,Thessaloniki