Lessons
Book a lesson with Diego Hdz
With over a decade of teaching experience, Diego has worked with students from ages 4 to seniors, from beginners to university-level musicians.
Diego’s engaging teaching style makes it easy for students to connect with him, guiding and inspiring them to become the best versions of themselves. His lessons are built on values like discipline, fun, respect, and a deep love for music, ensuring a safe and exciting space for you to explore and unlock your musical potential.
Whether you prefer in-person or online lessons, you control the intensity level based on your goals.
Each study program is customized to fit your personal needs and interests, with a content guide provided as a foundation.
Drums
Drums are one of the most exciting and popular instruments to play. As you dive into the rhythm and musicality of the drum set, you’ll develop new skills and gain greater control over your body.
What you’ll explore:
- Technique
- Reading
- Coordination
- Drum rhythms
- Musical analysis
- Song playing
For advanced students:
- Jazz transcriptions
- Micro-timing
- Music styles
- Interpretation
- World music polyrhythms for drums
- Music analysis and active listening
- Proprioception, multisensory perception, and emotional intelligence in performance
Latin Percussion
The world of percussion is vast, with instruments requiring either stick or hand technique. We’ll start by focusing on the rhythms and instruments you’re most comfortable with, then broaden your skills to include other instruments and styles.
What you’ll explore:
- Hand and stick technique
- Basic percussion reading
- Popular rhythms from Afro-Cuban/Brazilian/South American/Flamenco
- Musical analysis
- Song playing
For advanced students:
- Folklore rhythms from Afro-Cuban/Brazilian/South American/Flamenco
- Percussion in Latin Jazz/Pop/Funk
- Transcriptions
- Reading and creating percussion guides
- Micro-timing
- Proprioception, multisensory perception, and emotional intelligence in performance
Multi-Percussion Set
If you’re ready to take your percussion skills to the next level, multi-percussion is for you. Recommended for those with an intermediate level in Drums or Percussion, this approach offers a comprehensive understanding of rhythm sections and the interplay between different percussion instruments.
What you’ll explore:
- Technique
- Coordination
- Adapting rhythms to the set
- Musical analysis
- Song playing
For advanced students:
- Micro-timing
- Music styles interpretation
- World music polyrhythms for the multi-percussion set
- Music analysis and active listening
- Proprioception, multisensory perception, and emotional intelligence in performance
Groove and micro timing (All instruments)
This unique course is perfect for players of harmonic, melodic instruments, or entire musical ensembles.
Groove isn’t just for the rhythm section—it’s what sets great musicians apart. Diego’s deep passion for rhythm and his vast experience in leading ensembles and performing professionally make this course a must for anyone looking to refine their rhythmic skills.
What you’ll explore:
- Rhythmic musical analysis
- How to study groove
- Micro-timing
- Music styles interpretation
- Polyrhythms with melodic and harmonic instruments
- Essential musical concepts for professional-level playing
- Proprioception, multisensory perception, and emotional intelligence in performance.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced musician, Diego’s lessons are designed to help you achieve your musical goals.
Explore, learn, and master the art of music with a teacher who is as passionate about your progress as you are.