Surajit Basu Mallick - Professional Drums and Percussion Teacher

I am a professional drummer and percussionist with over 15 years of experience in music and around 11 years of experience in teaching and training students. I teach Drums on UrbanPro and work with students at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. My focus is on helping students build strong fundamentals, develop rhythm and coordination, improve their technique, and become confident musicians. I enjoy working with students with different musical backgrounds and believe that learning drums should be both structured and enjoyable.
My musical training includes multiple certifications from Trinity College London. I have completed Grade 7 Drum Kit, which is a Level 3 Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance with Distinction, as well as Grade 5 Theory of Music, a Level 2 Award in Graded Examination in Music Theory. I have also completed Trinity Grade 8 and Trinity Grades 1–4 and Grade 6. Along with formal certifications, I have developed practical expertise through years of playing, performing, practising, and teaching. I have also trained in both manual and digital drumming techniques and have experience working with Trinity College London and Rockschool curricula.
My musical interests and areas of expertise extend beyond the drum kit. I specialise in Drums, Congas, and Latin Percussion, and have a strong foundation in Jazz, Latin, Funk, R&B, Blues, and World Music. This exposure to different styles allows me to introduce students to a wide range of rhythms, grooves, techniques, and musical approaches. I believe that understanding different genres helps students become more versatile musicians and develop a better sense of timing, dynamics, feel, and musical expression.
My teaching methodology is structured, practical, and student-focused. I plan lessons according to the student's current level, goals, learning pace, and musical interests. I give importance to developing the fundamentals first, including correct technique, rhythm, coordination, timing, and control, before gradually introducing more advanced concepts. I encourage students to practise consistently and apply what they learn during the lessons so that their skills develop through actual playing rather than only through theoretical understanding.
Song-based learning is also an important part of my teaching approach. I help students learn to play songs according to their current ability and gradually introduce more challenging pieces as they progress. Working with songs allows students to understand how techniques, rhythms, grooves, fills, and coordination come together in actual music. It also makes practice more engaging and gives students a practical sense of achievement as they are able to play along with music they enjoy.
I currently teach students in Kolkata through reputed music institutions as well as through private one-to-one classes, both online and offline. Whether a student is picking up drumsticks for the first time, preparing for a graded examination, developing their technique, or looking to improve their ability to play different musical styles, I adapt my lessons to their specific requirements. I also work with students who want to explore percussion instruments such as Congas and Latin Percussion and help them understand rhythm from a broader musical perspective.
My aim is to make every lesson engaging, practical, and genuinely musical while maintaining a clear structure for progress. I want my students to develop not only technical skills but also rhythm, groove, coordination, musicality, listening ability, and confidence. With my experience across different genres, formal music training, and years of teaching students at different levels, I try to create a learning environment where students can steadily improve while enjoying the process of playing, practising, and performing music