Rob Ferrell

Since 1992, Rob Ferrell Drum Studio has been dedicated to providing quality, personalized, and affordable drum lessons to students in Orange County, California. With a wide range of instructors available, it's important to find the one that best suits your needs. Rob Ferrell has extensive experience teaching students of all ages and abilities, including those with physical and developmental disabilities. He has prepared many students for auditions at prestigious institutions such as Berklee College of Music, Musicians Institute, the Orange County High School of the Arts, and USC Thornton School of Music, among others.

Experienced and Dedicated Instructor

Rob Ferrell began his teaching career out of his home studio in Mission Viejo and has since then taught at various locations, such as music stores and mobile drum lessons throughout South Orange County. He co-owned a large music school in Anaheim Hills before returning to provide drum lessons out of his home studio in Mission Viejo to keep his overhead manageable, scheduling flexible, and focus on teaching.

Rob has been playing drums for as long as he can remember and has been teaching for over 20 years. His awards, accolades, and experience have helped him become an in-demand player and teacher in and out of Orange County, California. Prior to becoming a professional drummer, Rob attended Long Beach State University with a Bachelor's degree and spent eight years as a deputy with the Orange County Probation Department working with troubled teens. This experience helped him understand how best to communicate with parents and a younger generation. However, Rob's true passion was drumming, and to achieve this goal, he studied with three prominent figures in the drumming world: Roy Burns, Tony Pia, and Chuck Silverman.

Accomplished and Recognized Drummer

Rob's hard work has led to many of his dreams coming true. He has performed in music videos for a Warner Brothers country artist as well as an Interpol Records pop rock band. He toured with Contemporary Christian Rock Band Liaison and has performed with bands that have opened for headlining acts such as Berlin, Lenny Kravitz, Missing Persons, Dave Wakeling, Martha Davis, Dishwalla, LA Guns, and Gene Loves Jezebel. In 1995, he won the California Country Music Association's "Drummer of the Year" award, and in May 2000, he was profiled in Modern Drummer magazine. In the November 2015 issue of Modern Drummer, he was honored with a spot on Dom Famularo's Teachers List.

Education and Influences

Rob received his education from Santa Ana College (A.A. degree), California State University at Long Beach (B.S. degree), and studied under the guidance of Roy Burns, Tony Pia, and Chuck Silverman. His influences include Steve Gadd, Stewart Copeland, Gregg Bissonette, and Dave Weckl.

Experience and Expertise

Rob has played in various bands such as Kristy Calkins/Cadillac Blue, Rayko, Liaison, Scotland Yard, Figure8, Party Jones, and Radio Royalty. He has recorded with Scotland Yard and Figure8 and has performed in various clinics.

Rob's awards and achievements include being named the 1995 Drummer of the Year by the California Country Music Association and being profiled in Modern Drummer magazine in May 2000. In November 2015, he was honored with a spot on Dom Famularo's Teachers List in Modern Drummer magazine.

Teaching Philosophy

Rob is dedicated to providing quality drum instruction that is tailored to the individual needs and goals of each student. He believes that learning to play the drums should be a fun and rewarding experience, and he works to create a positive and supportive learning environment.