Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jason Willer has been a prominent figure in the music scene since 1993. His journey began as a teenager in local nightclubs with bands like T.F.M and the Enemies on the iconic Lookout! Records label.
In 2001, Jason joined the UK SUBS, leading to sold-out international tours. His trajectory continued with Nik Turner of Hawkwind and Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine. A versatile composer for Alaric, Cross Stitched Eyes, and his current band CHARGER, Jason remains a dedicated ambassador of quality musicianship.
Professional Standards
Jason is a proud ambassador for world-class percussion brands and actively performs with industry-leading acts.
Drum Instruction in Oakland
Master your craft with personalized lessons tailored to your goals.
Build a solid foundation with proper grip, posture, and rudiments to play with precision and longevity.
Whether it's punk rock, jazz, or rock, learn the nuances that define the sound and energy of each style.
Prepare for the stage with lessons on dynamics, stage presence, and playing with a click track.
Go beyond the kit and learn how to compose drum parts that elevate the song and the band.
Student Success Stories
Real progress from drummers of all levels who have trained under Jason’s expert guidance.
Amazing instructor. If you ever wanted to learn the drums, Jason’s your guy. His experience is unparalleled. Not only la drum instructor but also an active, professional musician with his own band. It’s been awesome learning from somebody so talented and with so much knowledge and passion. Within just 5 months I started playing In Bloom by Nirvana. How sick is that? Never touched a pair of drumsticks and I’m playing legit rock music. It’s a whole lot of fun. I’ve learned technique and tricks I would never be able to know without an instructor. Love that lessons are in person and I can play on acoustic drums and make some real noise.
Huge recommend. I’m an adult learner and I’m grateful to have this new skill. I’m listening to music I love differently, as it’s made me more appreciative of the skill it takes to play drums.
Highly recommended for both adults and kids. My daughter had such an amazing experience with Jason. He is a jaw-droppingly talented professional drummer, a skilled and patient teacher, and a wonderful, down-to-earth human being.
Jason didn't just teach my 9-year-old daughter how to play drums, he exposed her to new musical genres and both classic and contemporary songs. I can't stress enough how great he is with kids; he really knows how to make the lessons fun and tailor the experience to individual students and their interests.
Jason is the best drum teacher I’ve ever had. I’ve played drums since I was a little kid and had many teachers along the way. The way he presents complex material in a completely different way than any other teacher is his greatest skill. I have loved rock my whole life so having a rock focused teacher as talented as Jason was something I didn’t realize would help connect the dots. All the teachers I’ve gone to have been funk, jazz or something in between and have helped me a lot but Jason’s energy, teaching style, and skill helped unlock a flow that the rest of the teachers couldn’t give me. If you are considering lessons with him you should stop waiting and book them.
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Ready to take your drumming to the next level? Get in touch to schedule a lesson in Oakland or inquire about clinics.
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