Private Drum Lessons




Are you seeking a drum teacher in Shanghai?  Charles is available for individual and group drumset lessons in the Shanghai area.

In addition to being on faculty at the
JZ School and Shanghai Rego International School,, Charles has contributed to numerous music education programs/workshops such as:
  • The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra "Music in Us" Workshops- organised by Cultural and Educational Section of the British Consulate-General (British Council) and Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre, in association with Shanghai Conservatory of Music.           
  • "Dynamiix" All-China International Music Convention for middle school and high school students. Organised by Shanghai Community International School.          
  • Macau Jazz Week Clinic/Workshop- Following the debut performance of the Charles Foldesh Quintet at the Macau Jazz Week. Organized by the Macau Jazz Promotion Association.

Home lessons are available--
Contact me today to receive more details. (English/Chinese)


Recommended Books For Students:

Stick Control: By George Stone
Accents and Rebounds: By George Stone
Developing Finger Control: By Roy Burns 
The All-American Drummer- 150 Rudimental Solos: By Charley Wilcoxon
Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer: By Charley Wilcoxon
Bass Drum Control: By Colin Bailey
The Drummer's Complete Vocabulary as Taught By Alan Dawson: By John Ramsay
Melodic Rhythmic Patterns for the Jazz Drummer: By Mel Zelnick
Modern Reading Text in 4/4: By Louie Bellson
Odd Time Reading Text: By Louie Bellson
Louie Bellson Honor 12 Great Drummer's (In the Studio With Series): By Louie Bellson
Syncopation: By Ted Reed
The Art of Bop Drumming: By John Riley
Brazilian Rhythms For Drumset: By Duduka Da Fonseca
Conversations in Clave: By Horacio Hernandez
Rhythms From Cameroon: Brice Wassy
Notes and Tones: By Arthur Taylor