Berklee College of Music graduate with 8 years of teaching experience giving drum set and piano lessons to all ages and levels!

Ilya is one of the best teachers and musicians I know. He graduated from Berklee College of Music and his knowledge and approach to a student is very unique. I would like to recommend Ilya with the full confidence.

Ilya has a unique ability to make complex concepts feel approachable, creating a warm and encouraging atmosphere where students feel at ease asking questions. Their dedication and passion for teaching shine through in every lesson, and they take the time to ensure everyone truly understands the material. With Ilya’s support, students gain both the knowledge and the confidence to succeed.

It is my pleasure to recommend Ilya to anybody who seeks a knowledgeable, dedicated and kind teacher to improve their musical skills! Working with Ilya will help you get a well-rounded education in drums and music in general!

Ilya has opened my eyes on what my true potential is! Before I started studying with Ilya, I never thought I’d feel so confident and excited to play the drums! Ilya is a very talented, patient and kind teacher!

I've seen Ilya work with kids on multiple occasions, and his passion as an educator truly stands out. He’s incredibly calm, patient, and respectful, showing genuine care for his students and creating a positive, nurturing environment for learning. Beyond his teaching skills, Ilya’s musicality, knowledge of different drum styles, techniques, and music theory is impressive. As a musician, he’s one of the most versatile and talented people I’ve played with.

I was thinking of taking drum lessons again and after seeing Ilya play a jazz gig I knew it's gonna be a great match for me in terms of style and feel. He turned out to be a great teacher too - we quickly identified the areas for improvement and created a practice plan. Great clear explanations, lots of practical tips and approaches to develop technique, feel, but also language and musicality. Would definitely recommend Ilya to anyone looking to improve their drumming and music skills in general.

Had two lessons with Ilya so far and can already tell that I understand way more of the things I couldn’t figure out myself and already feel a lot of progress in my chops. Highly recommended.