Corey Colmey Drum Instruction

Corey Colmey - an outstanding performer and excellent drum teacher. It is worth the effort to visit him at his Rome NY studio for lessons for beginner to expert.

Steve Buzinski

Copper City Productions 

Rome, NY

 My son, Owen, has been taught by Corey for several months. Corey's an awesome drum instructor, encouraging, patient, and dedicated to his students. If you're interested in drumming for fun, or thinking of making a career out of it, I strongly recommend Corey. Corey is able to teach all age levels and instruct sight reading. Excellent teacher! We're very lucky to have him as our drum instructor!

Tammy Brown

mother of student

 I've been playing drums for 5 years and was looking to get to the next level and in just a couple of months studying with Corey I feel like I'm getting there. He's an excellent teacher, knowledgeable, patient and has already helped me immensely. I'd recommend any aspiring drummers (any experience level) to give Corey a call.

Joe D’Agostino 

Student

Verona, NY

Corey is an excellent drum instructor who has a wonderful rapport with his students.  He has hiw own way of teaching but can also help his students with their music from their individual schools.  He motivates his students to the best of their potential as was evident during the recital in July.  I couldn’t ask for a better instructor for my son and we are already listening to music for next year’s recital. 

Dawn Monette

mother of student

Sherill, NY

 After many years I revisited my passion for drumming and hooked up with Corey. He is a master teacher and has become a good friend. He takes the time to teach in a way that makes drumming fun and a great learning experience. Corey has a knack for tapping (pun intended!) into one's 'inner drummer'. I highly recommend Corey to anyone who's interested in any and all aspects of drumming! Kudos!!

Andrew Drozd

Student

Rome, NY

As a lifelong musician and now owner/engineer of a recording studio, IMHO, probably one of the most important decisions any budding performer is faced with is whom to mentor with; Corey is in a class by himself. He not only possesses the technical prowess and total expertise necessary to teach at any skill level, he also has the compassion and patience to make anyone feel positive, confident, and motivated. Learning to play an instrument, particularly one as physically challenging as drums or percussion, can be super frustrating and, at times, seem impossible. But Corey guides his students through and around these often daunting obstacles like a musical sherpa, with an energy and an approach that is all his own. Not only does he excel in communicating and instructing the concepts of fundamentals, theory, and rudiments, but he has the rare combination of also being passionate about and committed to music as an art form. His ability to bring out and nurture the creative talents and unique aspects of each individual is, to me, what makes Corey stand head and shoulders above the rest. He helps facilitate and encourages his students to listen, feel, and express themselves through their instrument; he connects with people not only as their teacher, but as a fellow lover of music and all of its wonderful possibilities. To be fair, there are many fine drum and percussion instructors available- but there is only one Corey Colmey.

Corey Colmey set the standard by which I measure the quality of all other drummers.  I have been a musician colleague of Corey's for many years now. His abilities as a drummer and percussionist have always been top notch and his professional, relaxed demeanor makes working together a joy. Even as an experienced professional, I learn something new from Corey every time we work together. I highly recommend him as a drum instructor in any style of music for students of all ages!

Benjamin Wright

Musician

Brooklyn, NY

Dear Corey, I know I haven't spoken to you in a while and I'm sorry for that. I am in the 8th grade now and I have become a great drummer with your help, so I wanted to say thank you. In the coming months I will be auditioning for the High School Band. Larry is going to help me with that like how you helped me before. I do apperciate how you send me  E-mails about your events and I wish I had gone to some of them. I hope things are going well for you. Keep on drumming.

P.S. You may or may not remember but my siblings are all sisters and you were like a big brother to me. That's why the last day I had you it was so hard to say good-bye. You are a great teacher, a great drummer and a great friend.

Timothy Gandley

Student

Baldwin, NY

Having a teacher of Corey's versatility and expertise is a tremendous boost a music program.  Corey is respected around the world and has connections to performers and teachers from literally every style of percussion. I can see Corey changing the face of music and specifically drumming in central New York.

Scott Rutledge

Director of Music

Holy Cross Academy

The Staley YMCA Extended Day Program has been fortunate to have Corey come to our school this year to teach our children the African Drums. He worked with them weekly boosting their confidence as individuals and performers while also teaching them the basic skills of the art of African Drumming. Each week the kids and staff looked forward to Corey’s arrival and he brought out enthusiasm and smiles amongst all during each of his group lessons. He prepared them for 4 amazing performances this Spring that were huge accomplishments for the children he worked with, many of which have never played an instrument before let alone in front of an audience of their peers!  Corey is an excellent teacher and role model for the students that he works with! Our program looks forward to working with Corey more in the future!

Rhiannon Pysnik

School Age Child Care Director

Staley YMCA Extended Day Program