Lachlan Hawkins is an accomplished drummer, handpan artist and educator with a diverse performance and teaching career to date. Graduating the Queensland Conservatorium in 2015 with First Class Honours and the University Medal, Lachlan has continued a creative life performing and recording with a collection of top Queensland musical artists including JD Smith, Mirusia, Dave Spicer, Tsoof Baras, Karl S Williams, SoundStruck, the Queensland Show Choir and OzBrazilian outfit “The View From Madeleine’s Couch”.
Lachlan offers a flexible and nurturing approach to mentoring, with his lessons centred around technique, curiosity and the sharing of ideas. Lachlan’s approach encourages students to learn the fundamental techniques and body awareness of the instrument in a complete way, which then allows for creativity, confidence and performance skills to shine through.
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Following his time immersed in music at Brisbane State High School, Lachlan studied under renowned drum educators Paul Hudson, Grant Collins, John Parker, Nozomi Omote and David Jones, honing his technical abilities under their guidance alongside several jazz music intensive camps around Australia and USA. These experiences together with his own as an educator allow Lachlan to challenge and support students in many ways.
Lachlan enjoys working with high performance students and new beginners alike, having spent numerous years tutoring at top music schools including 10 years at the Young Conservatorium and 6 years as the drum kit specialist at Sheldon College in 2015. Lachlan proudly joined the Just Percussion teaching faculty in 2014 and now offers both drum kit and handpan lessons in the studio.
For those interested in exploring the healing properties of music through the unique steel handpan instrument, please contact Just Percussion or Lachlan directly via Brisbane Handpan Lessons.
Details last updated: September 19, 2024
