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Full Time One Year Drum Course

Drum Teacher & Artist

GROOVE REGULATORS SA is an educational institution founded by SA drumming legend Andries Visser. The school offers a 1 year full time course designed to accelerate your playing to new creative heights! Our course can assist you to attain the professionalism to which you aspire.

GROOVE REGULATORS SA: Created by drummers. FOR drummers.

Andries is the owner of The Groove Regulators SA, a leading drum college since 2003. Andries specialises in Training drummers of all ages from beginner to Level NQF 7 international grading.

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The Groove Regulators SA
Full Time One Year Drummer Course for 2025

Since 2003, we’ve had the privilege of training over 800 students through our comprehensive full-time course, shaping the next generation of skilled, passionate drummers.

Our intensive full-time drum course is designed for recent school leavers or anyone ready to fully dedicate themselves to mastering the drums. This one-year program takes students from a debut level all the way to Grade 8, covering essential techniques, music theory, and performance skills at an accelerated pace. Get ready for a challenging yet rewarding journey that will transform you into a skilled, versatile drummer.

Ready to kickstart your drumming journey?
Click the button below to join us and take your skills to the next level!

Endorsed by:

Andries is proudly endorsed by Drum Workshop Drums International, Vater Signature Drum Sticks, Sabian International, and Aquarian Drumheads, reflecting his commitment to quality sound and performance.

What our Students Say

Here’s what our students have to say about their drumming journey with us!

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About Me

Andries Visser is a South African born Full time drummer and recording artis and freelance musician since 1994. Andries studied at TUT 1990’ with numerous great teachers to form his own sound and flavour.

Andries has toured extensively across the globe since 1999 with various artists and has additionally presented workshops worldwide.

Projects & Artists Played With

Andries has up to date appeared on more than 250 local and international albums, individual tracks recorded internationally ranging for artists like Louis Brittz, Retief Burger, Riana Nel, Kirk Whalum, Khanyisa, Soweto String Quartet, Heinz Winkler, Laurika Rauch, Coleskies, Loyiso Bala, Toby Mac, Tom Lane, Brettian just to name a few.

Andries is the owner of The Groove Regulators SA, a leading drum college since 2003. Andries is also the designer and owner of the AV Box T-Top Cajon registered patent.

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Professional Skills

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The Groove Regulators SA Drum Lessons

Andries Visser Master Classes Session at Breakthrough Music School

Our Full Time Drummer Course for 2025

Ready to kickstart your drumming journey?

Our intensive full-time drum course is designed for recent school leavers or anyone ready to fully dedicate themselves to mastering the drums. This one-year program takes students from a debut level all the way to Grade 8, covering essential techniques, music theory, and performance skills at an accelerated pace. Get ready for a challenging yet rewarding journey that will transform you into a skilled, versatile drummer.

Click the button below to join us and take your skills to the next level!

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