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Creative Tuition

Drum kit

I teach drum kit to students of all ages and at all stages. My distinctive approach offers insights and access beyond standard pedagogy. Please reach out to discuss your specific needs. I teach face to face in Whittlesea (VIC) and surrounds and in Fitzroy (Melbourne) and surrounds. 

Opportunities for online and international tuition will re-open in 2026, so please make contact if you would like me to encourage and guide you or your child.

https://www.heydrums.com/home/sara-pensalfini

Creative writing

I can support you (or your child) with creative writing. You can hire me 1:1 right here online, your school or organisation can get in touch to have me facilitate small groups, or if you’re in Melbourne—we can meet in person; in your space, in a public place or at one of my two studio locations, in the inner North or Northern suburbs.

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  • “Sara is by far the best drum teacher I’ve ever had! She is kind and understanding when first starting out, and works the lessons around your initial skillset, as well as your interest and what kind of style you'd like to play. She made drum lessons interesting and fun. I learnt more from her in 3 lessons than I did with other teachers over months.”

    Paula – Drummer, Animator (Nipaluna/Hobart, Australia)

  • “Sara is a teacher who brings an infectious enthusiasm to every lesson. These lessons cater to many drumming styles, while she maintains the same level of teaching prowess throughout it all”

    Isaac – 17, (Naarm/Melbourne, Australia)

  • “My daughter had her heart set on becoming a drummer, so when Sara moved to town, it was meant to be! Sara is the type of person who feels like you've known her forever and my daughter idolizes her. We're continually impressed by her expertise, kindness, passion and ability to adapt classes to the learner's skills and motivations."

    Siobhan – Parent (Naarm/Melbourne, Australia)

  • “Sara is amazing at teaching and she has taught me so much about drumming! I can't wait for my next lesson.”

    Ashlin – 9 (Naarm/Melbourne, Australia)


  • “Our daughter decided she wanted to give the drums a crack. She had tried a number of instruments in the past but the dogma of linear teaching just didn’t work and she would lose interest. Sara has an uncanny ability to find the rhythm she needed and taught her in a way that she truly enjoyed. She has changed the way I think about how music should or can be taught”

    Tasha – Architect (Nipaluna/Hobart, Australia)

  • “My daughter had her heart set on becoming a drummer, so when Sara moved to town, it was meant to be! Sara is the type of person who feels like you've known her forever and my daughter idolizes her. We're continually impressed by her expertise, kindness, passion and ability to adapt classes to the learner's skills and motivations”.

    Siobhan – Parent (Naarm/Melbourne, Australia)